Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 September 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 organises her provision well. She keeps accurate and comprehensive records. This helps her to effectively monitor and evaluate her service.  The childminder regularly attends targeted training to continually develop her skills and knowledge. This helps to ensure that the individual needs of children are supported effectively.  Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides suitably challenging activities that support them towards their next steps in learning.  The childminder manages children's behaviour effectively. She implements strategies for behaviour management calmly and consistently, and children respond positively to her interventions.  The childminder promotes good health and well-being in a positive manner. She provides children with a healthy diet, fresh air and exercise as part of daily routines.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully gather enough information from parents about what their child can already do when starting at the setting.  Sometimes, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to listen and engage in children's own conversations and help them develop their speaking skills.

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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

 expand the information gathered from parents about their child when starting at the setting  make the most of opportunities to listen and engage in children's conversations in order to help maximise the development of their speaking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector undertook a tour of the areas used for childminding.  The inspector observed activities and the quality of teaching indoors and outdoors.  The inspector sampled children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector took account of the views of children and parents spoken to on the day of inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs to be aware of in order to help her keep children safe. She knows the appropriate authorities to report any concerns to. Overall, the childminder has a good working relationship with parents. They trust her and compliment her calm and fair approach. Parents comment that they feel happier going to work knowing their children are safe and well cared for. The childminder undertakes effective monitoring of children's progress. Realistic and accurate assessments of children's stages of development are completed. This contributes to the continued improvements and outcomes for them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children's independence is promoted well. They are given opportunities to choose their own activities and are eager to explore the experiences offered. The childminder regularly assesses children's learning and identifies clearly their next stages of development. Children develop their physical skills and enjoy exploring, scooping and filling receptacles with coloured rice. They extend their imagination and they pretend to make dinners and cakes for each other. The childminder generally uses new vocabulary well to introduce simple words for differing sizes, such as bigger or smaller. This helps to introduce children to early mathematical concepts. The childminder understands child development and provides activities and resources to meet the needs of all ages of children in her care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment for children. As a result, they are happy and contented when parents leave them in her care. Older children are confident in self-help skills, such as using the bathroom independently or choosing their own healthy snack. The childminder praises children for their achievements and this helps to boost their self-esteem. The childminder has embedded behavioural expectations and values and encourages children to share resources continually. She intervenes positively to help children manage their own behaviour. The childminder encourages children to respect one another at every opportunity. She recognises and celebrates special occasions with children, which helps them in understanding diversity in the community in which they live.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are eager and curious learners who enjoy working with others. Children are developing confidence and independence. They acquire a good range of skills and are well prepared for future learning and for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484896 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 1001578 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Blackburn. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 5.30pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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