Childminder EY388519

Inspection date 27 August 2019 Previous inspection date 20 August 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 provides an extremely warm and welcoming environment for children. She is kind and caring in her approach, which helps children to feel safe and secure. n The experienced childminder accurately monitors children's learning and development. She identifies what children need to learn next and plans experiences that reflect children's individual interests. Children are confident and motivated learners who thoroughly enjoy participating in the activities that the childminder provides. n Parents comment positively about the service the childminder provides. They appreciate the individual support and attention the childminder offers to their family. They fondly describe her commitment, enthusiasm and genuine, caring nature. n The childminder monitors and evaluates all aspects of her provision effectively. Regular self-evaluation procedures are embedded in practice. For example, the childminder

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This provision is good

asks parents to complete questionnaires and seeks their opinions and feedback through daily discussions. n The childminder does not make the most of training opportunities to help her to enhance the quality of her provision even further. n The childminder does not gather comprehensive information about children's existing skills and abilities when children first start at her setting.

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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 make the most of professional development opportunities that maintain and continually improve the already good quality of the provision n gather more precise information when children first start at the setting in order to inform planning from the outset.

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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 has a clear understanding of her role in protecting children. She is able to recognise signs and symptoms of suspected abuse and knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder is committed to providing a safe environment for children and regularly carries out risk assessments to ensure resources and equipment are suitable for children to use. She maintains detailed documentation and has written policies and procedures in place. These underpin her good practice and help her to ensure she is delivering a high-quality service. Furthermore, she has produced a comprehensive welcome pack for families that is helpful and informative and aids the transition into her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder uses effective teaching skills such as explaining, modelling, questioning and challenging. She talks to children as they play and encourages them to describe what they are doing. Children are given time to respond and share their thoughts and ideas. The childminder is careful not to over- direct and she sensitively joins in children's play. Children enjoy baking cakes. The childminder supports them to measure ingredients, developing their recognition of written numbers as they use weighing scales. Children are absorbed in this enjoyable and interactive activity. They mix the ingredients together, taking turns with their friends. They follow the instructions given by the childminder so that they are able to complete the steps independently. The childminder's gentle guidance and reassurance provide children with a true sense of pride and achievement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. They behave well as they listen to calm and consistent reminders that help them to understand what is expected of them. For example, when the childminder gently reminds children that they cannot jump on the sofa, children contribute their ideas for jumping on the floor or outside in the garden or park. Children learn the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. They help to cut up fruit for their friends at snack time and enjoy nutritious home-cooked meals. They enjoy singing and dancing to action songs, which contributes further to supporting children's developing physical skills as they move their bodies in varying ways. Children have frequent opportunities to learn about the wider world around them as they visit places of interest in the local community.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are developing the skills and attributes they need in readiness for school. Children demonstrate good social skills when playing with others. They learn to listen to one another, engage in conversations and share resources as they play collaboratively. Children develop skills in literacy. They enjoy sharing and talking about stories. They describe their favourite characters, what they can see in the pictures and what they think might happen next.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY388519 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10106515 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 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 20 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Blackburn, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant level 3 qualification. She 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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