Childminder EY441801

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2016 12 February 2015

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has not informed Ofsted of a change to her name.  The quality of self-evaluation is not robust and the childminder does not have a clear focus on improving her practice.  The childminder does not undertake regular professional development to help improve the quality of her practice.  The childminder does not fully share specific information with parents about children's learning and development.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder shares strong emotional relationships with children. She communicates with them sensitively to support their developing understanding of the world.  Children have great fun playing with the childminder who joins in with their role play scenarios with enthusiasm.  Children become independent and are working towards the skills they will need for school.  The childminder extends children's thinking and provides a narrative, making suggestions and giving them new ideas.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 improve knowledge of the statutory requirements with particular regard to changes to inform Ofsted about. 19/08/2016

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 gather the views of parents and use self-evaluation to accurately reflect on and identify areas for development and create clear targets for improvement  engage in professional development opportunities that further promote the quality of teaching and learning  share more information with parents about children's progress that better support their learning in the setting and at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector jointly observed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has not informed Ofsted of a change in her name. However, she has undergone enhanced disclosure and barring service checks and there is no impact on children. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role to protect children from harm. She knows what may cause her concern about a child and what to do if concerned. The childminder is up to date with the local authority's procedures to help to keep children safe. She has undertaken mandatory training. However, her commitment to continued professional development is not yet good. Since the last inspection the childminder has taken some action to address the recommendations raised to improve the quality of her provision. However, she is not fully effective in gathering the views of parents and reflecting on areas for development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and she provides experiences that link to their interests. She observes children and assesses their progress. She identifies their next steps in learning to support her planning and tailor support for them. Children are given the space to engage in their own play and they seek the childminder's engagement when they want her to join in. The childminder uses some effective strategies to support children's communication and language development. She speaks clearly for children to hear when they are learning how to say words. The childminder encourages children to use mathematical language as they play. They happily use shape names and count during imaginative play. She has good interaction with children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well for their ages. Good behaviour strategies are in place, appropriate to the ages of children. The childminder has clear expectations and children are responsive to her. Children are comfortable and happy in their play. They show confidence and make their own choices, independently accessing play equipment. Children are motivated to do things for themselves during mealtimes and care routines. The childminder teaches children about healthy lifestyles in a fun and engaging way. She provides a healthy, balanced menu. Children are encouraged to develop healthy habits. They walk daily and enjoy regular visits to local parks to support their physical well-being. The childminder undertakes effective risk assessments. She has a good focus on keeping children safe in her home and on outings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working at typical levels of development for their ages. They make expected progress from their starting points. Children are happy in their play and they take part in experiences which help to prepare them for school. They are curious and engaged learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441801 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 1050614 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Blackburn. She operates all year round from 7am 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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