Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2015 22 January 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder has a very good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She uses effective strategies to promote children's language, communication and mathematical skills. This helps children gain the key skills needed to be ready for school.  The childminder is well-qualified. She has effective systems in place to observe and assess children's learning. This supports children to make good progress across all areas of learning.  Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. They have formed trusting and secure relationships with the childminder and regularly go to her for reassurance and comfort.  The childminder helps children gain an understanding of how to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children are provided with nutritious home-cooked meals and grow their own fruit in the childminder's garden.  The childminder is a good role model. She effectively encourages children to develop

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This provision is good

their social skills and good manners. Children behave well and are kind and courteous to each other.  The childminder uses self-evaluation and feedback from parents to help her consider areas for improvement. Changes made help to benefit children and their families.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children enough time to complete activities and follow through their own ideas.  The childminder does not provide consistent opportunities for parents to contribute information about what children can do at home, when children first start at the setting.

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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

 provide even more time for children to complete activities and follow their own ideas  gather information from parents more consistently about children's prior learning and skills, at the start of placement.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge, playroom and viewed the outdoor learning environment.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability, self-evaluation and documents that support the childminding service.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector took into account parents' views.

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who attend. This is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a wide range of learning opportunities for children, that are closely linked to their individual needs, interests and next steps in learning. This helps children to be motivated and keen to learn. However, the childminder sometimes directs children to new activities before they have completed ones they are engrossed in. This means that, at times, children do not always have enough time to follow through their own ideas. The childminder shares information with parents on a regular basis, such as learning journals and progress summaries. However, parents are not always encouraged to share information that relates to children's learning at home, at the start of placement. The childminder supports children's communication skills by repeating words, asking questions and by modelling language. The childminder includes number problems and counting in daily activities. This contributes towards

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who attend. This is good

children's growing confidence with these concepts.

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good

The childminder uses a calm tone and gentle manner when interacting with children. Children respond positively to her and closely follow her simple house rules. Children negotiate terms for sharing and taking turns by using timers. They are developing an awareness of how to stay safe. They hold hands as they climb the stairs and look for hazards. The childminder encourages children to be independent. Children confidently manage their own personal hygiene and are able to freely select from a good range of toys and resources. Children develop their hand-to-eye coordination and small-muscle skills. The childminder has attended training in first aid, safeguarding and food hygiene. This contributes towards her keeping children safe and protected from harm.

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provision is good

The childminder has in place robust policies and procedures, which are implemented effectively and underpin her practice well. She is committed to her role and makes continual improvements to her setting. She has worked with her local authority adviser to implement meaningful changes. She has made improvements to her outdoor area, so children are safe and have more role-play and gardening opportunities. Monitoring of the educational programmes is good. The childminder tracks children's individual progress and plans activities to support the next steps in their learning. Partnerships with other settings children attend are positive and contribute to children's ongoing progress. The childminder is committed to continue her professional development. She has accessed many courses. She uses the knowledge gained from these, to enhance her provision and the quality of her teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393286 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 859509 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 22 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Lower Darwen, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 4.

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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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