Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date 20 September 2018 Previous inspection date 4 November 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. Plentiful and interesting resources are well organised and accessible to the children, children are motivated to learn and investigate. Mathematical resources, inside and outside, help children to develop their number skills. n The childminder supports children well to develop their language and communication abilities. She helps to strengthen children's vocabulary and speech with stories, songs and consistent discussion about what they are doing. Children talk enthusiastically about the muddy puddles they jumped in on a trip to the park. n The childminder teaches children to respect each other's differences in a variety of ways. For example, she dresses up a soft-toy monkey in clothing that reflects the festivals they are celebrating, or accessorises it with a pair of spectacles to support children new to wearing glasses. n Children demonstrate good manners and behaviour. They develop bonds and are

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The provision is good

considerate with each other. Caring older children help the younger ones with their day-to-day routines. They assist them at snack time, show them where to put their shoes and help them to take off aprons following water play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Assessment and monitoring of children's development is not as robust as it could be to allow the childminder to act swiftly in narrowing any gaps in learning.

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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 build on systems for monitoring children to focus more sharply on gaps in learning to enhance the planning of activities and learning opportunities further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the setting inside and outside. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and the children, and assessed the quality of teaching. n The inspector looked at policies and procedures, and children's individual files. n The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed the learning intentions and outcomes with the childminder. n The inspector viewed parents' comments and testimonials.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder ensures her provision is secure and makes use of CCTV to screen visitors. She knows how to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and how to deal with concerns about a child or adult. The childminder assesses her strengths well and the areas she wishes to develop further. The childminder places great importance on her professional development, and has attended many training courses to further her knowledge. The needs of the children help her determine, which courses to embark upon. For example, she attended an introduction to sign language in order to help children with hearing difficulties. The childminder develops good partnerships with parents. They share daily information about the children's welfare and development. Parents report that the childminder provides a homely environment and that she is approachable and supportive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder considers children's individual learning needs. During an activity using scissors, the childminder provides different kinds of scissors for the varying abilities, and adapts her level of interaction depending on the age of the child. Consequently, children progress at their own pace and learn skills for their individual level of development. The childminder supports children to become independent. For example, children pour their own drinks at snack time, and put on their own coats and shoes. This helps them to become ready for school. The childminder uses opportunities throughout the day to help children develop their knowledge about mathematics, shapes and colours. Children measure the coloured rice that they pour into test tubes, and identify shapes and colours whilst making marks with coloured pens.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder considers children's emotional and physical well-being when planning the day and this is reflected in the window displays on feelings and healthy eating. She provides healthy meals and snacks, and makes hygiene routines fun. The children thoroughly enjoy singing when washing their hands together in a bucket of soapy water after a painting activity. Whilst teaching children about good behaviour, the childminder encourages children to consider what might happen and the risks to themselves. Children answer that they might bang their head if they fell off a chair, for example.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop comfortably within the range of development expected for their age. They demonstrate a willingness to learn, and maintain focus on activities and during play. For example, young children concentrate to pick up small magnetic balls with magnets and fill containers with them. Inquisitive children are excited to sponge paint around animal shapes and see what happens when the shape is removed. These happy and interesting learning experiences help to provide children with solid foundations in preparation for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427118 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10060169 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 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 4 November 2014

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The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Blackburn, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a level 3 childcare qualification.

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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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