Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date 6 February 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant work well together to plan activities that capture children's interests and promote their desire to explore. n The childminder has detailed systems in place to track children's progress, which enables any emerging weaknesses in learning to be identified and quickly addressed. n Care practices are implemented well. Children quickly build strong emotional attachments to the childminder and her assistant. As a result, children are confident as their emotional well-being is effectively supported. n The childminder and her assistant give clear explanations to children to help them to understand how to stay safe and healthy. Children behave well and demonstrate good listening skills. n The childminder and her assistant access professional development opportunities to keep their knowledge up to date and improve their skills. n The childminder has a clear understanding of safeguarding issues. Her knowledge of

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This provision is good

child protection is up to date. The childminder and her assistant are fully aware of what to do if they have any concerns about a child's welfare or development. n The childminder does not always gather detailed information from parents on entry, to help to ensure an accurate starting point for assessment and to plan for children's future learning needs. n Partnerships with other providers are not yet fully established, to promote a more shared approach to meeting children's individual needs. n The childminder does not reflect on all areas of her provision in the meticulous detail that promotes consistently excellent practice.

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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 gather more information from parents on entry about children's development, to contribute to initial assessments of children's starting points n enhance arrangements to exchange information about children's care and learning with other carers and providers, to help to develop even greater consistency for children n sharpen the detail in which all aspects of practice are reflected on and evaluated, using the information to help to raise the quality of provision to consistently exceptional levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at relevant times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living at the home. n The inspector took account of the views of parents in written form during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of how to identify and report any concerns they may have about children's welfare. Risk is managed effectively to help to promote children's well-being. She seeks the views of parents and children to help to tailor her practice to their children's needs and bring about continuous improvement in the quality of provision. The childminder identifies her training needs and that of her assistant, this enhances their skills and knowledge so that outcomes for children improve further.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Resources are accessible so that children can decide what to play with and find these independently. The childminder provides interesting activities that promote children's knowledge of shapes, colours and numbers. Children identify different building blocks and count and sort groups of these. They correctly recognise numerals and demonstrate how they are learning to assign quantities to numbers. The childminder shows highly effective skills when using children's interest in books to promote their learning. She asks questions that stimulate children to answer in sentences, which promotes their thinking and speaking skills. Children have good opportunities to gain a positive awareness of diversity and respect the similarities they share with others and also any differences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant know children well and provide experiences that link to their interests. Children show good levels of engagement and ask for their favourite activities. The childminder and her assistant are good role models and give clear guidance and instructions. As a result, children behave well for their age and they learn to cooperate with peers. The childminder and her assistant provide children with plenty of praise and encouragement to try new activities. This promotes children's confidence and self-esteem. Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles is supported well. They eat healthy snacks and learn how to take care of their personal needs. The childminder provides opportunities for fresh air and physical play through access to the garden and regular visits to local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children quickly gain the key skills and knowledge needed to be ready for school or their next steps in learning. They develop a good knowledge of the factors that promote their good health. Children learn to respect others, behave well and use good manners. They develop independence, along with self-care skills and an understanding of how to stay safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537197 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10060094 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 15 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Darwen. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works alongside an assistant.

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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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