Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date 31 October 2018 Previous inspection date 23 October 2014

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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 Outcomes for children Good 2

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

n The childminder does not ensure that assistants complete the necessary processes that are required by Ofsted to check suitability at the time of recruitment. n The newly implemented methods for the assessment and monitoring of children allow staff to track development effectively. However, they are not yet embedded enough to ensure all children achieve at the very highest levels. n Although the childminder shares daily information with parents about children's welfare and progress, she does not regularly share assessment information about their development. This means consistency of learning between home and the setting is not as successful as it could be.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder and assistants consistently remind children how to keep themselves safe. They discuss fireworks, how to keep a safe distance from a bonfire and talk about how to 'stop, drop and roll' in the event of an incident. Assistants and children think about how they use car seats and seatbelts to remain safe on car journeys. n Children develop at the expected levels for their age. Some children demonstrate more advanced progression, especially in speech and language. Children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities show steady progression from their starting points and are well supported to achieve their next steps in learning.

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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 ensure that assistants complete the processes necessary in notifying Ofsted of their employment at the setting. 20/11/2018

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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 embed further the system for assessment and planning to help all children achieve at the highest levels n build on the processes for sharing developmental information with parents so they are fully aware of children's progress and can contribute more effectively to their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder, assistants and the children, and assessed the quality of teaching. n The inspector reviewed documentation relating to the qualifications, vetting and suitability of the childminder and assistants. n The inspector took account of the opinions of parents by viewing questionnaires. n The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder and discussed with her the monitoring of assistants and the impact it has on learning. n The inspector had a tour of the setting and considered the learning environment.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder puts procedures in place to keep children safe. She ensures assistants can identify signs and symptoms of abuse and know how to report concerns about a child or adult. However, the childminder fails to ensure that assistants complete necessary processes to provide Ofsted with information that allows checks on their suitability. That said, the strong procedures for recruitment and induction mean that there is not a significant impact on children's safety. The highly qualified childminder ensures assistants attend training courses that have a positive impact on children. After attending a course about outdoor learning, assistants develop a stimulating outside space that inspires children to investigate. The childminder draws on past recommendations, discussions with assistants and advice from the local authority to assess and develop her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Strong teaching enables children to think for themselves and develop their inquisitiveness. As children find and collect pumpkins, the childminder encourages them to consider how many they have, what features they might draw and the similarities and differences they notice. Assistants support children's learning and imagination as they construct a train using chairs. The assistant talks to them about where they will go and what they will do. They discuss how they might fix the train. During the play she re- enforces social skills, such as taking turns and sharing. Young babies develop secure attachments because their needs are well met. Assistants support babies to sit as they play. They talk to them consistently and maintain reassuring eye contact.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The childminder does not ensure that the checks required by Ofsted about her assistants have been completed. This has an impact on the welfare of children. The childminder and assistants manage behaviour well. They assess unwanted behaviour and consider the triggers that may cause it. This allows them to create a calm environment with clear guidance and routines for children. The childminder promotes equality and democracy throughout her provision. For example, she encourages children to vote for different aspects of their day, such as which song or story they wish to have.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate an eagerness to play and learn. They excitedly pretend to cook over their make-believe bonfires built out of twigs and leaves in the garden. Confident children perform songs in front of their peers and engage with stories and rhymes. Children develop independence skills. Young children put their own coats away and older children master toilet training. Children become well prepared for school. They assess their own abilities and discuss these with peers at their own special meeting for school readiness.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463352 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10069089 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 - 4 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection 23 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Blackburn. She works with three assistants. The provision operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a degree in childcare and education, and two assistants hold a qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded places for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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