Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date 28 June 2019 Previous inspection date 31 October 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

n The childminder has worked hard to address actions raised at her previous inspection. She demonstrates a committed and dedicated attitude to improve the quality of service she provides. n The childminder and her assistants know the children extremely well. They use their expert knowledge of the curriculum, alongside their sharply focused observations of children, to plan an extensive array of activities and experiences that fully promote all aspects of children's development. All children, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, make significant progress from their starting points. n Children are highly motivated and keen learners who demonstrate a thirst for knowledge. They excitedly explore the vibrant learning environments, both indoors and outside. For example, children describe the smell and texture of the herbs growing in the garden. Additionally, they follow their own ideas as they mix these with water to

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This provision is good

make 'soup'. n The childminder and her assistants are terrific at supporting children's social and communication skills. They know when to intervene and when to give children freedom to express themselves. They make the most of opportunities to challenge children and widen their vocabulary and understanding. For example, staff explain to children that a group of fish is called a 'school'. n Although the childminder and her assistants have attended many courses to support their teaching practice, more can be done to ensure that they all have a robust understanding of wider safeguarding issues, particularly the 'Prevent' duty. n More can be made of lunchtime routines to extend children's knowledge and understanding of the benefits of making healthy food choices.

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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 strengthen professional development arrangements to include a sharper focus on wider safeguarding issues, particularly the 'Prevent' duty n make the most of lunchtime routines to extend children's knowledge and understanding of the benefits of making healthy food choices.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistants and the children throughout the inspection. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder and discussed this with her. n The inspector held a meeting with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of household members and staff. n The inspector took into account the views of parents from written statements provided for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The highly-qualified and experienced childminder works tirelessly with her assistants, parents and other professionals to ensure the best outcomes for children. The childminder was part of an expert panel that devised a framework to help children and parents with the move to formal schooling. The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify areas of weakness in her practice and quickly puts action plans in place to address these. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants are aware of the signs of possible abuse and neglect and know what action to take should they have any concerns. Recruitment and vetting procedures are robust. Effective risk assessments are in place and there is a strong focus on helping to keep children safe.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder and her assistants have high expectations for each child. Children demonstrate their active imaginations and profound literacy skills as they use available resources, such as pens and paper, to take orders in the role-play restaurant. The childminder significantly enhances children's play as she skilfully interacts by pretending to be a customer. She asks pertinent questions that further extend children's communication and language skills. For example, she asks them what toppings are on the pizza and asks them to describe the smell of the soup. She extends children's mathematical skills as she talks about concepts, such as 'tall' and 'short', and encourages children to count and predict measurements. For instance, they discuss what size pan will be needed to make enough soup for all the children. Toddlers actively explore using all of their senses. They enjoy the tactile experience of splashing in water, smelling herbs

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

and feeling water and sand as it runs through their fingers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The extremely kind and considerate childminder and her assistants are excellent role models for children. They treat all children with fairness and respect. They build strong bonds from the outset with children and their families. Children behave extremely well, given their age and stage of development. Children are beginning to show an appreciation for their own, and other's, safety. For example, they check that no children are in the way before they use the skipping ropes. Children demonstrate their developing understanding of livings things as they remind the childminder to water the herbs and explain how this helps them to grow.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make significant progress from their starting points and are gaining the skills needed for future learning and school. They are highly articulate and have excellent listening and attention skills. Children enthusiastically take part in all activities and make valuable contributions. Children have excellent social skills. They are extremely polite and well mannered. Children relish the opportunity to do things for themselves and display high levels of self-confidence and self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463352 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10084390 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 18 Number of children on roll 24 Date of previous inspection 31 October 2018

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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. One assistant is unqualified. The childminder provides funded places 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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