Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date 15 August 2019 Previous inspection date 11 July 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 All children are confident, curious and inquisitive learners. They show a strong sense of belonging and thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's. This contributes to the good progress children make. n The childminder undertakes effective risk assessments of her home and on outings and helps children to understand how to stay safe. For example, she teaches children about road safety while out walking in the local area. n The childminder completes regular observations and assessments to identify and plan for what each child needs to learn next. Parents receive information about what their child has been doing during the day and ideas to continue learning at home. n Children build strong bonds with the childminder and show that they feel safe and secure. They are confident to ask for help, when needed, and enjoy sitting on the childminder's knee for cuddles. n At times, the childminder does not fully engage younger children in group activities.

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This provision is good

n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children adequate time to think of a response to questions asked of them before asking them further questions.

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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 enhance the opportunities for younger children to engage more fully in group activities n build on ways questioning is used and provide children with adequate time to think of a response before asking them further questions.

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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 persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular training and has robust safeguarding policies and procedures in place. This helps to underpin her good safeguarding knowledge and practice. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children. She uses this information to help identify where she can make further improvements to the quality of provision. She welcomes and follows suggestions from children about what they would like to play with. Parents give their positive views of the childminder's provision. They say that children enjoy the regular outings and outdoor experiences provided, and they are happy with the information shared. The childminder understands the importance of working with other professionals and settings children attend to provide continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans a broad range of enjoyable activities that cover all areas of learning. She has a good knowledge of how to support children's individual interests and needs. Older children join in conversation about starting school and the uniform they will be wearing. The childminder provides safe resources for younger children who like to explore and experiment using their mouths. She provides plenty of space for them to crawl around and practise their physical skills. Children describe their colourful drawings and learn to form letters of their name, ready for their move to school. They manipulate the malleable dough to make models and show delight as they lift the moulds to reveal different shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder invites parents to share information, about children's care needs, interests and routines, from the start. She uses this information to get to know children well and help them to settle in well. The childminder provides a welcoming, safe and nurturing environment. Children enjoy plenty of praise and learn about expectations of behaviour. They are kind, thoughtful and eager to involve others in their play. For example, children look after each other using the toy doctor's kit. They use the stethoscope to listen to each other's heartbeats and learn about changes to their bodies after exercise. The childminder teaches children about making healthy choices and provides nutritious meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager, active and independent learners. They develop the key skills that they need for future learning and for school. For example, children concentrate for sustained periods of time and are motivated to explore and experiment. Children are confident speakers and are eager to engage in conversations. They develop confidence in their own abilities and celebrate their achievements together. Children have good levels of independence and see to their own self-care and toileting needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY103110 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10073020 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 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 11 July 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Blackburn. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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