Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 July 2017 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 works very closely with her assistant. They consider the views of parents and children when evaluating the quality of their service and decide upon future improvements to enhance children's experiences further.  The childminder and her assistant observe children to find out what they can do. They use this information along with their knowledge of children's interests to plan a wide variety of stimulating activities that motivate children in their learning.  The childminder is very enthusiastic and provides a warm welcoming environment. Both she and her assistant are knowledgeable about children's care needs. They respond to children immediately, helping them to feel emotionally secure and valued.  Parents receive information on their child's care and learning, to keep them well informed of their progress. Parents are encouraged to share information on what their child can do at home on a regular basis.

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This provision is good

 The childminder effectively supports children's communication, physical and social skills. This helps to prepare them for the future.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder and her assistant do not always give children enough time to think and respond when asking questions to help develop their critical-thinking skills and extend their learning further.  Professional development opportunities to enhance the teaching skills of both the childminder and her assistant have not been fully explored.

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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 questioning skills to provide children with enough time to think and respond  explore and make the most of professional development opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching higher.

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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 carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  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 within the family home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents in written form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has high expectations and provides a broad range of activities across all areas of learning. She monitors the work of her assistant and discusses how she can improve her practice further. The childminder carefully checks the progress each child makes. This enables her to identify any gaps in their learning and development and implement plans that help to ensure all children make good progress. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant are aware of the signs which would give them cause for concern about a child's welfare. They know how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities to ensure they protect children from harm. The childminder holds a relevant first-aid qualification. This helps to ensure she knows how to respond in the event of an accident.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant are enthusiastic and passionate about providing exciting and motivating experiences that children enjoy. They play alongside children, talking about what they can see them doing and introducing new words to extend their growing vocabularies further. For example, the assistant introduces the word 'ingredients' when helping children to decide what to put in their vegetable biryani. Children are supported to develop their recognition of number and calculation skills. For example, as they spoon rice into containers the childminder encourages them to estimate the number of scoops needed and then compare their estimation with the actual number of scoops required, stating if it was more or less. Children enjoy sharing stories and take care when handling books and talking about the pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant are good role models. They praise children for their good behaviour and remind them to share and take turns when helping them develop their friendships. The childminder requests information from parents about their child's routines and previous learning to help them settle. This helps her to meet children's needs effectively from the start. Children are taught the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides a healthy range of meals and snacks. Children have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air outdoors, both at the local park and during visits to the childminder's allotment. Regular trips in the local community support children's understanding of diversity. The childminder uses a range of ways to support children in developing a respect for the differences between themselves and others.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent, confident and active learners. They enjoy experiencing new things and solving problems. Children are curious and possess the skills required to be confident learners in the future. Children learn to recognise the sounds letters make, write their names and recognise numbers. Children are well prepared for the next steps in their learning and development, including school when the time arises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486384 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 1007218 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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