Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 June 2017 8 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

 Children form highly secure emotional attachments to the childminder which contributes to their strong motivation to play and learn. The childminder works effectively with parents to help promote their children's welfare from the outset of care.  The childminder provides interesting activities which are well matched to children's learning needs. She follows their good progress in detail so that any gaps in learning can be identified and addressed quickly.  The childminder encourages parents to contribute to establishing what their children know or can do when they join her provision. She regularly seeks information about what children have done away from her care, to help inform her planning for their future learning. Parents receive frequent updates on their children's progress.  The childminder engages with professional development opportunities to extend the skills and knowledge gained from her qualifications and experience, so that children

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of all opportunities to help children develop independence and a deeper knowledge of why some habits and routines contribute to maintaining their good health.  The childminder does not fully reflect on all aspects of her good practice with the exceptional detail that helps to raise the quality of provision to the highest levels.

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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

 build on the existing teaching to encourage children's self-help skills, independence and knowledge of how to maintain their good health  develop greater precision for reflecting on practice, to bring about further continuous improvement in the quality of provision.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact of this on children's welfare and learning.  The inspector jointly evaluated a teaching activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She examined relevant documents, including evidence of the checks on the suitability of those living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children as appropriate during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible forms of abuse of children's welfare and how to report these to the correct authorities. She manages risks effectively, such as when planning how to transport children in vehicles. The childminder reviews risk assessments regularly to check that her practice continues to promote children's safety on and off the premises. She seeks the views of parents to find out if further improvements can be made to the provision and whether the service continues to meet their children's needs effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides interesting activities that help children to develop the manipulative skills needed before learning to write. Children enjoy wrapping pipe cleaners around twigs, gathered as part of learning about the natural world. The childminder uses the activity to teach new words, such as antenna and children repeat these. She encourages children to practise counting objects, to build on their learning of number names in the correct order. When children learn to identify some colours correctly, the childminder extends this effectively by challenging them to think about other colours and recall what they know. She ensures that books are easily accessible to children and asks them questions during stories that challenge their thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder praises children for their efforts and successes, to promote their self- esteem and motivation to further their learning. She implements clear rules and boundaries to help children learn to manage their feelings and behaviour, as well as to help them behave safely. Children express their views and needs to the childminder confidently due to their high level of emotional security. The childminder respects their ideas and encourages them to use these in their play. She makes resources accessible so that children can select from these independently. The childminder provides a range of interesting activities to help promote children's knowledge and respect for the similarities they share with others, as well as any differences. She has a secure understanding of why it is important for children to develop respect for equality and diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress or better towards gaining the skills and attitudes they need for school. Children aged between two and three years speak in sentences with little or no support needed to understand them. They demonstrate high levels of respect for others' needs and consistently use very good manners. Children share resources and take turns. Overall, they learn to enjoy balanced diets and help themselves to drinks of water. Children enjoy outdoor exercise as part of developing their strength and coordination.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392744 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 1065369 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the Brownhill area of Blackburn with Darwen. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant 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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