Childminder EY461689

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 February 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a strong focus on developing children's communication and language skills. She talks to children and extends their vocabulary as they play.  Children are very settled with this warm and caring childminder. Relationships are strong and this helps to support the development of children's emotional well-being and self-esteem.  The childminder provides a wide range of high-quality activities that supports children's development. Additionally, she has high expectations for children across all seven areas of learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder helps young children to manage their behaviour. She promotes their good manners and helps them learn to share, show respect and consider the needs of others as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, information gained from tracking children's progress is not timely or precise enough to inform future planning.  The childminder does not yet make the best use of the verbal information gained from parents to inform the assessment of their child, and to complement the learning taking place.

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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

 strengthen the use of more timely and accurate checks on children's progress and use this information to inform and sharpen planning  enhance the use of information gained from parents that keep children's assessments up to date and more precise.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge, dining room and kitchen.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, training certificates, self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation and discussed the children's learning while they were engaged in the activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training in child protection and knows what to do and who to report to, should she have a concern about a child in her care. The childminder understands her legal responsibilities. All policies are in place and implemented well to support her practice. The home is risk assessed to help keep children safe. The childminder evaluates her practice and has identified areas for improvement. She is seeking training to enhance her practice and recognises the importance of developing her skills in teaching. Overall, monitoring of the educational programmes and children's continued good progress is effective. Additionally, information is used to ensure support from external agencies is sought, should this be necessary.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is strong and all areas of learning are covered well. The childminder helps support children's personal and social development and she takes them to toddler groups. This contributes to their socialisation and they learn to make friends and play with other children. The childminder helps children to develop both their physical skills and their hand-to-eye coordination. An example of this is through malleable play and gluing and sticking activities. She also supports the development of their creative imagination and they delight in exploring paint and mixing colours. An example of this is when they make their seasonal cards. Additionally, she supports their early writing skills, as they make marks in the paint. The childminder seeks the views of parents and takes into account their wishes. Parents comment on the good progress their children make, especially in their social and language skills and their self-confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents on children's individual routines and care practices. She ensures that children can rest when needed and their dietary requirements are followed, which contributes to their physical well-being. Activities provided outdoors allow for children to be physical and learn to manage appropriate risks. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands and to make choices as she helps them in developing their independence. Children enjoy the childminder's praise, cuddles and reassurance as they play. The childminder provides a welcoming and supportive environment for children. She is a good role model as she is calm and relaxed with them. This approach helps children to feel secure and settled. Children listen to the childminder and follow instructions, an example is tidying up before lunch. The childminder provides a range of activities that support children's understanding of the wider world and other

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are progressing well from their starting points. They are becoming well prepared for their future learning and move to school. Children are keen and active learners who enjoy exploring and making independent choices about their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461689 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 938347 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Blackburn, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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