Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date 28 November 2018 Previous inspection date 21 October 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a bright and secure environment with a wide selection of toys and activities to encourage children's learning. Overall, the childminder offers stimulating and challenging activities and children have fun while they learn. n The childminder continuously evaluates her own practice and training needs. She uses the results to address any weaknesses and find ways to improve the quality of her provision. n The childminder carries out observations and makes accurate recordings of children's learning to track their progress. She uses this information to identify any gaps in children's development and plan for their next steps in learning. n The childminder shares daily information with parents about their children's routines. Children settle well and form positive attachments with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. n The childminder is a positive role model. She sits with the children at lunchtime to

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This provision is good

demonstrate good manners. Children show a clear understanding of the behaviour that is expected of them. n The childminder does not consistently review planned activities to extend children's learning and build on their interests. n The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to develop their knowledge and understanding of the differences between people and communities.

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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 focus more precisely on how planned activities can be extended or adapted based on children's interests n provide more opportunities for children to explore people and communities who are different from themselves.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked around the childminders home to check that it was suitable for children to use. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector examined children's records, including children's learning journals and planning documents. n The inspector observed written feedback from parents, and spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked documentation, including policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder identifies her strengths and strives to maintain good practice by regularly reflecting on her setting. She attends training sessions and meets with other local childminders to share examples of good practice. The childminder understands how to keep children safe from harm. She can recognise the signs of abuse and knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder provides high-quality resources, with many stored at children's level to help them to choose their own toys and activities. She works closely with parents to share information about their children's learning in a variety of ways. For example, she uses learning journals and a monthly coffee morning where parents can discuss their child's progress in detail. The childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and gives this to parents to share with health visitors.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder chats to children during activities and asks them questions to develop their communication and language skills. Children enjoy playing matching games with the childminder. For example, they learn letters, sounds and simple words and they match these to animal pictures of a hen, a cat and an owl. Children learn about shape, size and colour as they play. For example, the childminder challenges them to name a selection of plastic insects, discuss the size of their bodies and count their legs. Children listen carefully to the childminder's instructions. They sort the insects by colour and count them. Children are developing their mathematical skills and their understanding of the world. The childminder ensures that all children can participate and enjoy the activities by offering an appropriate level of support for each child's individual needs. She provides a wide range of learning experiences for children inside and outside of her

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

home. Children talk excitedly about travelling on the bus with the childminder, their recent trips to the park and picnics at the beach.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate positive behaviour and they help each other and the childminder during activities and small tasks, such as clearing their plates and wiping the table. They are developing their independence and self-care skills. Children wash their own hands, brush their teeth and help to cut up fruit for their snack. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts. Children chat to each other at snack time and lunchtime. They make links to what they eat at home for breakfast and their favourite foods. Children enjoy visiting the playgroup and attending events at the local football club. They learn to socialise with other children and adults. The childminder works closely with parents to support children's physical and emotional needs as they progress from wearing nappies to being able to use the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children know their routines and can follow simple rules. They are confident and eager to learn. Children progress well from their starting points in learning and they are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age. They are preparing well for their future learning at pre-school and primary school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301520 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10060102 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 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 21 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in the Livesey area of Blackburn. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, on Tuesday 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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