Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date 21 September 2018 Previous inspection date 20 June 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 experienced childminder works well to reflect on her practice. For instance, she provides parents with questionnaires to gather their feedback to help her further to improve the care and learning she provides. n The childminder observes children regularly and accurately assesses children's progress. She uses this information to plan a range of activities that help all children to make good progress. n The childminder places a strong focus on promoting children's communication and language skills. For example, she introduces new words into conversations and explains the meaning of these to help to build on children's growing vocabulary. n Children are very happy, settled and build good relationships with the childminder. They show high levels of confidence and emotional well-being. n The childminder has developed effective strategies to help to promote children's positive behaviour. She uses plenty of praise and encouragement to boost children's

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not allow children enough time to think, in order to solve problems and respond to questions.

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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 provide enough time for children to think and respond when asking questions and challenging them to solve their own simple problems.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder and assessed the accuracy of her evaluation. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and children's records. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to keeping her knowledge and skills up to date. For example, she makes good use of networking with other childminders to discuss practice issues and shares ideas to help to sharpen her teaching skills. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She has a good understanding of the signs that a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder knows how to refer any concerns to the relevant agencies. The childminder checks her home for possible risks regularly. This helps to ensure it remains a safe place for children to play. Parents are informed of their child's progress and are given ideas on how they can further support their child's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment, where toys and resources are accessible to stimulate children's choice. Overall, the childminder promotes children's learning effectively. She plays alongside children, talking to them about what they are doing. The childminder places a good emphasis on supporting children's mathematical skills. For example, she encourages children to join her as she counts and sorts different objects. Children delight in sharing books and eagerly choose their favourite stories. They confidently point to and describe what they see happening in the pictures and enjoy talking about what they think will happen next in the story. This helps to develop their early literacy skills effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder builds good relationships with children prior to them starting with her. For instance, she ensures children have visits before their initial start date so she can get to know them. This helps children to feel safe and have a strong sense of belonging. Children use their secure attachments to the childminder as a base from which to explore, make their own choices and lead their play. The childminder makes good use of opportunities in the routine for children to help themselves and gain independence. For example, children are encouraged to find their own labelled drinking bottle, whenever they wish to have a drink. The childminder understands the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle. Children have regular opportunities to develop their physical skills outdoors and enjoy outings to the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are enthusiastic and capable learners who develop skills that prepare them well for their next stage in learning, including their eventual move to school. They develop positive self-esteem through the childminder's warm and encouraging interactions. They learn to share and take turns with each other as they play. Children confidently gain physical skills as they use a range of tools including scissors and clips. Older children learn to recognise and write the letters in their name, while younger children explore a variety of tools and enjoy making marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301576 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10059939 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16 Date of previous inspection 20 June 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1979 and lives in Blackburn. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4.

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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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