Childminder 500914

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 October 2016 4 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 addressed weaknesses raised at a previous inspection. She has refreshed her training and now has a sound understanding of how to meet the learning and development requirements. The monitoring of educational programmes is good and the childminder plans effectively to meet the next steps in children's learning.  Children are engaged and happy because the childminder knows them well. She uses play and planned activities to engage children and build on their individual interests. Children are active and keen learners.  Children's communication and language skills are promoted well because the childminder spends time positively interacting with them, encouraging the effective development of their vocabulary and language skills.  The childminder is a good role model for children. Her calm tone and gentle nature help children relax and become quickly settled. Children, including those who are new to the

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This provision is good

setting, are happy and content.  The childminder supports children to lead a healthy lifestyle. Children benefit from having access to plenty of fresh air and exercise and are encouraged to eat healthily.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not ask parents to share information about children's learning when they first attend.  The childminder, sometimes, intervenes too quickly in children's play and does not always allow them enough opportunity to have a go and try and complete tasks themselves.

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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

 gather the views of parents about their children's learning when they first begin at the setting  maximise opportunities for children to have a go at trying to do things for themselves, in order to develop their problem-solving skills even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector checked the outdoor area is safe.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed this with her.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's policies and procedures, self-evaluation and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults who live at the childminder's home.  The inspector took into account the views of parents made available in the form of questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands her roles and responsibilities to keep children safe and knows who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder checks the environment on a regular basis and takes appropriate steps to minimise any risk of harm to children, both in her home and on any outings. The childminder makes meaningful evaluations of her service. She has consulted with her local authority advisors and has updated relevant policies and procedures. She has attended relevant training to increase her knowledge. Overall, partnerships with parents are good. The childminder provides a flexible service and includes parents' views in the self-evaluation of her setting. This allows her to make meaningful adaptations to her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides lots of gentle commentary, makes good eye contact with children as they play and repeats familiar words. This supports children's developing communication and language skills and personal, social and emotional skills. The childminder effectively supports babies' physical skills. For example, she encourages them to pull themselves up to stand and arranges equipment and resources to support them to sit independently. The learning environment is bright and homely. Resources are arranged to support children to make independent choices in their play. Children interact well with the childminder and complete simple puzzles and games. The childminder makes the most of these experiences to build on children's mathematical skills. For example, children count out the puzzle pieces and match colours and shapes. The childminder completes daily diaries for each child and shares these with parents and other settings they attend. This

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

helps to keep parents informed of their child's ongoing care and learning at the setting and promotes a joined-up approach to children's education and care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive to children's needs. Children happily approach her for comfort and reassurance. Children behave well given their age and stage of development. Settling- in sessions are flexible and used well to meet children's initial care needs. This enables her to follow routines and care practices, as discussed with parents. Children have plenty of opportunities to experience fresh air and exercise. They have access to a well-resourced outdoor area and enjoy activities, such as gardening with the childminder. The childminder supports parents with weaning. She offers advice and keeps accurate feeding records. This helps parents feel involved and reassured of their child's changing needs. Hygiene procedures are good and the setting is safe and secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have fun and thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's setting. They are independent and confident individuals. They select their own snack and manage their own needs for a drink. Additionally, they benefit from attending lots of different community groups. These experiences support children to develop their social skills. Children are developing the skills needed for future learning and, eventually, school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500914 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 1044103 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Blackburn. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.15pm, 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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