Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date 30 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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The provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

n Children's individual needs are not always fully met. Children were unable to sleep undisturbed and younger children spent too much time seated in low chairs and baby walkers, which restricts young children's physical development. n The childminder's risk assessments are not always effective in ensuring children remain safe in the premises.

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It has the following strengths

n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder is skilled in teaching children and provides regular opportunities for children to develop their independence. For example, as they set out the table and chairs in time for lunch. n The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding in reviewing the progress children are making in their learning and development. Children are making good progress from their starting points and are learning the skills they need for the next stage in their learning. n Children have good relationships with the childminder who is warm and caring. Children talk confidently with the childminder and are at ease in her care. As a result, children are happy and settled in the welcoming environment.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date improve the effectiveness of risk assessments to ensure the premises remain safe for children 12/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the individual needs of children are fully met, especially in relation to sleeping and younger children's opportunity to move freely in and around the premises. 12/10/2018

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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 establish links with other providers to share information about children's learning and to promote a smooth transition to the next stage in their education.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector spoke to a parent and took account of their views. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation including children's progress files, policies and procedures and training records. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and how she reflects on practice to help her to continually improve.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and how to protect children from harm. Children's individual needs are not always fully met. This is because children are unable to sleep undisturbed because the other children are too noisy. In addition, the very young children spend too much time restricted in chairs and baby walkers, which limits their opportunity to move freely. While the childminder completes daily risk assessments of her premises, these are not always effective in keeping children safe. In particular, children's access to the kitchen and regularly checking the bathroom after it has been used by children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy exploring the kinetic sand. The childminder encourages them to identify the colours as they mould the sand into shapes, developing their manipulative skills. Assessment of children's learning is effective. The childminder is fully aware of where children are at in their learning and development. Children's progress is monitored effectively through accurate observations, assessments and evaluations. This system helps the childminder to identify next steps in children's learning and to identify when progress is not as good as it could be. Children are learning about similarity and difference as they discuss the five senses, for example learning about how some people have glasses to help them to see. The childminder is proactive in helping children to develop their independence, which helps with a smooth transition into the next stage of their education. Although links with other settings have not yet been established, the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

childminder is aware of the importance of sharing information about children's learning and development with other providers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children's emotional well-being is well supported. The childminder develops caring relationships with the children who are settled in the warm and homely environment. Children have good opportunities to develop their understanding of what are wanted and unwanted behaviours. For example, the childminder clearly explains about sharing and taking turns. However, children who remained tired displayed some challenging behaviours. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles as they discuss foods which are good for them including, for example, their lunch of chicken stir-fry.. Parents spoke positively about the service provided and about how well informed they are regarding their children's learning and care.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

While children overall are making good progress in their learning, their individual needs are not always fully met, which sometimes has a negative impact on their progress. However, children are developing the skills required for the next stage in their education as they are provided with opportunities to develop their independence. For example, as they learn to put on their own coats and shoes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549069 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10070572 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 5 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Blackburn. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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