Childminder EY498498

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 2018 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

 Children develop a strong sense of community. They take an active role in local community activities and develop informed opinions on topical issues.  Children spoken to during the inspection say they really enjoy coming to the childminder. They are keen to describe their favourite toys and activities, such as the den, arts and crafts and playing football outside.  Children behave well and develop good independence skills. They know the routines well and follow instructions quickly to ensure their own safety and the safety of others.  Children enjoy a variety of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They enjoy exploring in the woods and walk from school each day. The childminder provides a range of healthy snacks and drinks after school.  Parents demonstrate they are very pleased with the service provided by the childminder. They say their children are always happy, content and engage in interesting activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best possible use of self-evaluation to identify highly focused priorities for improvement to enhance future experiences for children.  The childminder does not always share sufficient information with children's class teachers to enable them to fully establish a complementary approach to children's activities.

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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

 strengthen self-evaluation systems and devise precise targets for future development to help maintain continuous improvement  extend information sharing with teachers from the primary school that helps fully complement children's experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home accessible to children and observed play opportunities.  The inspector spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the house.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and through reading written feedback provided.  The inspector walked to school with the childminder and observed children being collected and walking to the house.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding about the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows who to contact in her local authority with any such concerns. The childminder uses self-evaluation well, overall, especially to develop her care practices. For example, she has sought information to help her provide additional emotional support for children. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of the home and for local outings. This helps to ensure children always play in a safe environment. The childminder works well with parents to gather the information she requires to meet children's needs consistently. She communicates with teachers at the school children attend to ensure their well-being and ensures that all relevant information is relayed to parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively promotes children's communication and language skills. She interacts positively with children of all ages and involves herself in their play. Children enthusiastically talk about their day at school and link their play to real-life experiences. They extend their imagination through role play. For example, they use puppets and play in the den to act out their own stories. Children hone their creativity skills as they paint and decorate rocks. They learn about their local environment and take part in community activities, hiding the rocks in the woods and parks for other children to discover.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children take an active role in ensuring they are all safe. For instance, they help the childminder mark names off the list as they gather in the playground after school. They learn about road safety as the childminder encourages them to check the roads and make decisions on when it is safe to cross. Children are happy and settle quickly when they arrive at the childminder's home. The childminder is a friendly and courteous role model. She supports children to play well together and develop their friendships. They share their resources and assist younger children when they need help. The childminder provides plenty of praise as children play. This helps to promote their levels of self-esteem. Children are confident and have very good manners. For example, they politely introduce themselves to new people and invite them to take part in their activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498498 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 1041958 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2016 and lives in Blackburn. She operates term time only from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds 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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