Childminder EY458098

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 December 2017 15 April 2014

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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 leads her staff team well and is continually looking to add to their knowledge of early years through ongoing training.  Staff teach children well and prepare activities that cater for their individual interests.  Staff form good relationships with their key children, helping to give them the emotional support they need to learn.  Strong links have been formed with parents and other settings that help to provide a safe and secure foundation for learning.  Staff's monitoring and knowledge of their key children's progress ensures they are developing knowledge to build on in readiness for school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems for self-evaluation are not fully developed to build on existing good practice to help all children achieve to their highest level.  All opportunities are not used to promote children's independence, for example, at mealtimes.

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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

 fully develop systems for self-evaluation that build on existing good practice that help all children achieve to their highest level  enhance all opportunities to promote children's independence skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held a number of meetings with the childminder to assess the quality of leadership.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder to observe the standard of teaching and learning.  The inspector observed the teaching and care practices of staff.  The inspector analysed relevant documentation, including evidence of staff training and the suitability of staff working in the setting.  The inspector spoke to parents and noted their comments.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder supervises the highly qualified staff effectively. She organises them well according to their talents and experience. Thorough tracking and assessment mean staff know where children are in all areas of their learning and development. The childminder and her staff promote equal opportunities well. The environment is extremely clean and well organised with many high-quality resources. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and all her staff are well trained to respond to and report incidents and concerns to protect children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Staff complete assessments for each child on entry to the setting. This allows them to plan accurately for future learning. Staff use a range of teaching techniques, such as explaining, demonstrating and questioning to help children's understanding. Staff discuss and show children how to wash their hands to make them clean for dinner. Children participate in a range of activities. Toddler and pre-school children like to dress up, do jigsaws and make snowmen out of play dough as they learn about winter weather. Babies explore a selection of sensory floor toys. Children also enjoy learning about different festivals. They take part in Christmas activities and decorate their own picture of a Christmas tree; they also learn about Eid and Halloween. Children are fully engaged during group activities and staff adapt their teaching to meet children's individual needs. Strong relationships with their key workers help children to quickly settle and gain

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her staff work very hard to create a bright, happy, safe environment that fosters respect for all. Children's behaviour is good and they are motivated to learn. Staff introduce a range of interesting activities to them, such as dressing up as different characters and building with different bricks. They enjoy a healthy range of fresh, home- cooked food, such as curry, pasta and fish. Staff understand the importance of regular exercise and fresh air and provide daily opportunities for children to run and play. The children also go on regular trips to the park and weekly trips to the local children's centre, where they meet other children in a safe environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points, particularly in mathematical development. They are keen to learn and extend their mathematical skills sorting and counting in the role-play shop. Children develop good social skills and are well prepared for the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458098 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 1102467 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 29

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and works with two assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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Telephone number

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