Childminder 301632

Inspection date 26 April 2019 Previous inspection date 2 July 2015

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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 has created a very welcoming environment. She often cares for her own grandchildren alongside minded children and this has created a warm family atmosphere. Children make their needs known and are very settled and happy. n The childminder supports children's individual care needs well. She carries out her own research to develop her understanding of how she can support children with different health conditions. n The childminder regularly evaluates the service she provides and seeks the views of parents. She has identified areas for development. For example, she would like to develop more learning opportunities in the outdoor area. n The childminder promotes children's understanding of healthy lifestyles. For example, they attend sessions at a soft-play gym. This helps children to develop their physical skills as they use larger pieces of climbing equipment. n The childminder shares information with parents, for example about children's

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This provision is good

development and activities they have enjoyed. Parents are complimentary about the care their children receive. They feel that children are safe and well looked after. n The childminder does not consistently gather information from parents about children's learning and development at home. n The childminder is building partnerships with teachers at local schools.

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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 information from parents about children's development at home, to contribute to processes of ongoing assessment n strengthen partnerships with other professionals, particularly teachers at local schools, to support children further as they prepare for school.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with children, parents and the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at documentation, such as children's development records, a sample of policies and procedures and processes of assessment. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and looked at written comments to take account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is an experienced and well-qualified practitioner. She offers high levels of care for children and supports them to develop new skills. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands the action she must take and who to inform, should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She is vigilant about children's safety. For example, she completes visual safety checks before children arrive each morning, to help ensure the environment is safe. The childminder attends mandatory training and undertakes further reading to strengthen her knowledge of early years. The childminder helps to operate a weekly playgroup. This provides the opportunity to share good practice with other childminding professionals.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations of children as they play, to help identify their developmental stage. She offers experiences which engage children in learning. For example, she supports younger children to develop their physical skills by modelling how to roll, throw and catch a ball. The childminder supports early communication and language well. For example, she provides a running commentary as children play and introduces new words through song and rhyme. The childminder is very responsive to children's natural interests. For example, children notice raindrops on the window and she encourages them to place their hand under the rain. This provides a sensory experience for children and supports their understanding of the natural world. The childminder completes regular assessments of children's development to identify any gaps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have built secure attachments with the childminder and are very settled. For example, younger children giggle and kick their legs with excitement as she talks gently to them as they eat lunch. The childminder nurtures children well and follows routines from home as much as possible. For example, children sleep at the same time as they would at home. The childminder has creative ways of encouraging independence. For example, she holds a spoon and gives children a spoon as they eat lunch. This means she can model how to scoop food up from a plate. Children listen carefully to the childminder and enjoy helping in routines, such as tidy-up time. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder promotes children's understanding of the wider world. For example, she plans and provides weekly outings and walks within the local area.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points. Children are independent and make their needs known. They choose their own resources to initiate their own play and invite others to join in with their game. They are building relationships with their peers and are learning how to take turns during play. Children are supported to develop the skills they will need for future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301632 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10071471 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 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 2 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1989 and lives in Blackburn, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years 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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