Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date 21 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder has a strong commitment to providing exciting activities that children thoroughly enjoy. As a result, children are interested and inquisitive as they lead their own play. n The childminder gathers a wealth of information about children and their families before they start in her care. The childminder talks with children about the special people in their lives. This helps children to build strong loving bonds with the childminder and promotes their emotional well-being. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on knowing children's individual learning styles and interests. She has high expectations for children and knows how to challenge and move children on in their development. As a result, children make good progress from their starting points. n Children demonstrate a determination to be independent, which is encouraged by the childminder at every opportunity. Even the youngest children wash their hands and

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The provision is good

select their own hand towel. This helps them to be prepared for the next stage in their education and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder is ambitious in developing her practice. However, she does not fully consider the views of parents, children and other professionals when considering potential areas for improvement. n The childminder does not fully support children to develop new vocabulary.

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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

n strengthen the arrangements for self-evaluation to fully consider the views of parents, children and other professionals to promote continuous improvement more effectively. n maximise opportunities to support children's developing vocabulary.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's progress files, assessment documents, policies and procedures and training records. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to parents, viewed written comments and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has recently completed further safeguarding training and welcomed support visits from the local authority. This training has improved her knowledge and understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. This helps to keep children safe from harm. The childminder is fully committed to providing the best care and education she can for the children in her care. However, she does not fully consider how the views of parents, children and other professionals could contribute to these ambitions for future development. The childminder has developed strong partnerships with parents. Parents speak highly of the care the childminder provides and the good progress their children have made.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from a wealth of inspiring resources, which they freely access. Children's early awareness of beat and rhythm are developing well as they explore musical instruments. Children shake familiar instruments such as bells and explore unusual instruments for the first time, including harmonicas. The childminder greatly supports children's early literacy skills and a love of books. Children delight in finding their favourite book on the shelves and settle comfortably with the childminder to read together. The childminder uses songs and props to further enhance the story-telling to keep children interested and engaged. The childminder introduces some complex new vocabulary to children, including the word periscope. However, the childminder is less consistent in the support she offers for children to develop their simpler vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes good manners and children are clear about the expectations of their behaviour. As a result, children's behaviour is good and they are fully aware of the rules. Children have plentiful opportunities to develop their physical skills. They have access to a spacious garden with climbing equipment and partake in swimming sessions. The childminder fully supports children's emotional needs. For example, she uses familiar soothing music to help children to settle to sleep. Children's heritage and individuality is celebrated as the childminder incorporates the Arabic alphabet and Islamic songs into her daily activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder has good systems in place for reviewing children's progress. These systems clearly recognise any gaps in children's development. The childminder is aware of how to access support if needed so that any gaps in learning are closed. Children are clear of the rules of the home and how to keep themselves safe. They remind the childminder to close the safety gate into the kitchen and wait until they have finished eating before leaving the table. There is a strong focus on developing independence and routines. As a result, children show confidence in their abilities at a young age and are developing the skills they require to support their transition to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545510 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10068077 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2017. She lives in Lower Darwen, Blackburn. She operates her provision all year round from 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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