Brindle, Debbie

Inspection date 17 May 2019 Previous inspection date 11 January 2016

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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 dedicated and passionate childminder establishes strong partnership working with parents from the beginning. Parents say children enjoy the ideas for home suggested by the childminder, such as the bedtime stories and activity packs. They state that they are happy with the good progress that their children are making. n The childminder evaluates her provision efficiently and takes account of the views of children and parents. She has very high expectations of her practice and what children can achieve. n The childminder provides an extremely rich and stimulating learning environment in which children flourish. Children have easy access to a wide range of high-quality toys and resources to support them in their learning. n The childminder promotes children's independence well. Children are confident to meet their own needs regarding hygiene, dressing and toileting. Parents praise the childminder for helping encourage children to tidy away their toys at home.

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This provision is good

n At times, the childminder does not use highly effective questioning techniques to help extend children's thinking skills further. n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to follow their own lines of interest without being interrupted.

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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 use more focused and effective questioning to extend children's thinking and learning even further n make better use of children's lines of interests and play ideas to help maintain their focus, attention and learning.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of her assistants and persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder demonstrates a robust understanding of how to identify that a child is being abused. She has a clear knowledge of the procedures to follow, should she be worried that a child is at risk of harm. The childminder and her occasional assistants maintain an ongoing training and professional development programme. They have completed a variety of training courses online and with the local authority to help improve their knowledge and skills. For example, following training, the childminder knows to speak clearly to children and use a wide range of vocabulary. She understands the importance of developing strong links with local schools and other professionals to promote consistency in children's learning. Parents give positive feedback about the service provided for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes regular observations and uses these to identify and plan for what each child needs to learn next. She helps children to learn about mathematical concepts. For example, children concentrate as they match the two sections of the hollow wooden dolls together. They work out that the different sized dolls fit inside each other. The childminder encourages children to remember and make links to prior learning experiences. She talks about pulling the enormous turnip in the familiar story as children pull the pieces of track apart. Children thoroughly enjoy being creative and imaginative. They role play being doctors and use the different resources to make the childminder better. Children develop the skills needed for their future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are enthusiastic learners. They arrive with excitement and settle in well. The childminder is welcoming and nurturing. She supports children to develop positive relationships. The childminder is a good role model and leads by example. She provides gentle reminders of expectations of behaviour. Children show a strong sense of belonging and enjoy choosing from the variety of age-appropriate resources. They are offered healthy meals and know to drink water to keep themselves hydrated. The childminder provides children with regular outdoor play experiences and opportunities to practise their physical skills. Children enjoy going on regular visits to the local community and explore the world around them. They learn about different cultural festivals and play with toys that depict positive images of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are supported well in their learning and development. They make good progress from their starting points. They show good levels of self-esteem and well-being. Children show curiosity and motivation in their learning. They are confident to make their own decisions. They develop good language and communication skills. Children are confident to share their views and ask for help when needed. They learn to share the resources and are eager to invite the childminder to join in with their play. The childminder prepares them well for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301652 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10072761 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 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 11 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Blackburn. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and occasionally works with assistants. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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