Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2015 11 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder now has effective systems in place to observe and assess children's ongoing learning and development. She plans meaningful and exciting activities that are linked to children's interests. Therefore, children are motivated and make good progress in their learning.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder now includes parents in their children's learning. Parents look at and discuss children's development files with the childminder. The childminder assists parents to continue children's learning at home.  Children are supported to develop their communication and language skills. The childminder and her assistants ask children lots of questions as they play and give them plenty of time to be able to think and answer.  Children enjoy positive relationships with the childminder and her assistants. They encourage children to share, take turns and use good manners. Consequently, children

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This provision is good

behave well and are developing the skills needed for future learning.  The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of how to keep children safe. They have attended training; including safeguarding, first aid and food hygiene and they have now been suitably vetted.  The childminder uses effective evaluation to prioritise improvements. She has addressed actions and recommendations raised at her previous inspection and includes the views of parents and children when evaluating her service.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of information obtained from parents prior to children being left in her care, to help sensitively settle children into the setting.  The childminder does not consistently support children to extend their self-help skills at mealtimes and snack times.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 use initial information obtained from parents, about children's likes and learning at home more consistently, to complement settling-in activities provided at the setting  provide even more opportunities for children to extend their self-help skills at mealtimes and snack times, for example, by including them in tasks, such as setting the table, serving food and pouring their own drinks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed premises, toys and equipment.  The inspector observed the childminder playing and interacting with the children.  The inspector talked to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of assistants working at the setting.  The inspector looked at documents in the childminder's policies and procedures, self- evaluation and the children's development records.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. This means she is able to provide children with a broad range of activities. The childminder includes parents in their children's learning. She holds daily discussions with parents and regularly invites them to look at their children's development files and make comments on their progress. However, the childminder does not always make the best use of information gathered from parents before children start, to ensure that settling-in sessions are individualised and complement children's interests from home. Children actively explore the learning environment. They build with blocks, complete puzzles and enjoy mark making. Older children develop their literacy skills. They practise writing their names and are supported to select books, and make predictions about the stories. Babies enjoy tummy time and are encouraged to crawl and walk. The childminder and her assistants offer constant praise and encouragement.

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who attend. This is good

This supports children's confidence and self-esteem. The childminder and her assistants have a good understanding of how children learn. They interact well with the children and through play and discussions support children to extend their thinking and ideas.

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good

Children's emotional well-being is supported well. The childminder provides opportunities for children to become familiar with her and her assistants. Children are supported to develop their physical skills. They access a very large outdoor garden daily, where they enjoy scaling the climbing frame, riding bicycles and playing on the see-saw. Children also have plenty of space to run around and play games. Children help with tasks, such as tidying away toys. This supports their understanding of safety and promotes their independence. However, the childminder does not consistently include children in tasks, such as setting the table, preparing food and pouring their own drinks, to extend their self-help skills. Consequently, some children become restless at the table, as they wait for periods of time. Resources are plentiful, well maintained and are organised attractively. This supports children to make independent choices about their play.

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provision is good

The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children about the quality of service she provides and makes the necessary changes. She works closely with the local early years team to make further evaluations of her setting. As a result, she has implemented changes that benefit children the most. For example, she has developed her outdoor area to include a covered area and purchased all weather clothing for the children. The childminder has all the required documentation organised and in place. She monitors the quality of teaching and provides her assistants with regular feedback. She encourages her assistants to attend courses to support their continued professional development. The childminder has written policies and procedures in place that underpin her setting well. These are implemented effectively by the childminder and her assistants.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421698 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 999054 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 16

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Darwen area of Blackburn. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works with two assistants.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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