Bamber, Kathryn

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2016 23 May 2013

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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

 Strong emotional attachments are in place. The childminder knows how to support children to develop their confidence to try new experiences. Children are frequently praised and feel a sense of achievement for their efforts.  Children enjoy collaborating in shared experiences. The childminder is skilled in planning activities that are suitable for all ages of children. She makes adjustments to challenge and support them according to their needs.  All children make good progress. The childminder uses effective strategies to support children in their communication and language. Parents report that children make particularly good progress with their speaking.  The childminder provides detailed progress information for parents on an ongoing basis. When the time comes to move on to school, she shares information to help children to settle.  The childminder accurately reflects on activities to inform her future planning. She is

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This provision is good

motivated to continually improve the experiences that she provides, so that children consistently benefit from them.  The childminder actively seeks opportunities to enhance her own professional development. She regularly undertakes training to help to further enhance the quality of her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Sometimes, the childminder does not provide enough highly stimulating physical experiences for children who prefer to be physically active.  Children are not fully supported to learn about healthy eating.

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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

 enhance the quality of learning experiences for children who prefer to be physically active  provide even more opportunities for children to develop a good understanding about healthy eating and help them to make healthy choices.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the premises.  The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding. She knows what signs may cause her concern about a child and what action to take. The childminder keeps herself up to date with the local authority's procedures for keeping children safe. She undertakes risk assessments and prioritises children's safety. The childminder has undertaken paediatric first-aid training. Excellent partnerships with parents have been forged. Parents feel that children make pleasing progress in their learning and they are very well cared for. The childminder undertakes effective self-evaluation, incorporating the views of others. She has a strong commitment to improvement. She collaborates with the local authority to maintain her already good standards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and has a good understanding of child development. She effectively observes and assesses children as they play. The childminder monitors children's progress and provides experiences that help them to learn. Children show an interest in mark-making tools from an early age. The childminder demonstrates how to use new equipment, such as rulers. She encourages children to experiment for themselves. The childminder values her close links with parents and she skilfully engages them to support children's development. Parents are kept informed about children's experiences and progress in a variety of ways. The childminder shares strategies with parents to help them to guide their continued learning at home. She knows what to do if children have gaps in learning, including working with external agencies, if necessary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Flexible arrangements are in place when children begin to attend. The childminder gathers information from parents to help children to settle quickly. Children are happy and relaxed in their play. The childminder knows how to entice children's imaginations with exciting activities that stimulate their curiosity. For example, children enjoy sprinkling pretend snow and playing with artic animals. The childminder has hygienic nappy changing procedures in place. She encourages children to be independent in self-care tasks, such as wiping their own hands after a nappy change. Children are motivated to carry out small tasks for themselves, including wiping their noses.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children show high levels of self-esteem and they demonstrate good levels of independence from an early age. Babies settle remarkably quickly and are confident to explore the play environment. They show particular interest in sensory activities. Children use mathematical language in their own play. For example, they count as they prepare to jump. The childminder helps children to learn about cooperative play and they are well behaved for their ages. Children make good progress from when they begin to attend, especially in their self-confidence. They are well prepared for their next stage in development, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451336 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 1066177 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Darwen. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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