Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of each child and provides an inclusive and welcoming environment. She provides children with thoroughly enjoyable experiences and helps them to make links to past experiences. For example, children talk about their grandma's chickens as they crack open eggs to make cakes. The childminder uses a range of effective methods to promote children's early literacy, communication and language skills. She sounds-out new words to younger children, such as the 'cherries' that they spot on their clothing.

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The provision is good

Mathematics is promoted well throughout the day. For instance, children count the legs of the starfish and measure out the cake ingredients using the digital scales. The childminder uses familiar stories and songs to support children's learning and everyday routines, such as handwashing.

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The provision is good

Children's independence skills are promoted well. They tidy away the toys, pour their own drinks and see to their own handwashing and toileting needs. The childminder is a good role model and is responsive to the needs of each child. Children develop the key skills that they need to be ready for the next stage of learning and for their move onto school.

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need to do better?

n Children are confident to try new things and take on a challenge. This is because the childminder has a sound knowledge of the curriculum an knows how to ignite children's interest and help them to make good progress. Children jump up and down in excitement and enthusiasm as they join in with activities, such as music and dance. n The childminder shares information with parents and supports them to continue children's learning at home, such as sharing books together. Parents state that the childminder is the catalyst in providing 'excellent foundations for learning and socialising'. n Children are provided with a choice of nutritious food and parents praise the childminder for the healthy recipe ideas she shares with them to try at home. n The childminder understands the benefits of working with parents and other professionals to promote consistency in supporting children's learning and development. She knows to seek early support, when needed, to help any gaps

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need to do better?

in children's learning close promptly. n Children are confident talkers. They are eager to share their experiences of family holidays and their recent trip to the airport that the childminder planned. They recognise the different airline logos as they explore the small-world airport and notice the aeroplane in the sky. n The childminder uses her assessments of each child to skilfully build on what

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need to do better?

2 September 2019 they already know and can do. She values children's ideas and suggestions. This results in children who are deeply engaged, confident and enthusiastic learners. However, although the curriculum is planned well, the childminder does not fully plan experiences to help children to learn about other people and communities beyond their own. n Children show that they feel safe and secure. They seek comfort and reassurance from the childminder when they are tired or upset. They are developing an understanding of their feelings and emotions and learn to take turns and share. n Children are supported to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety and how to use the resources and equipment with care. n The childminder does not fully reflect on her practice to establish a highly targeted programme of training and professional development in order to ensure that her skills and knowledge improve consistently to the very highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust understanding of child protection. She knows how to recognise and promptly respond to any potential concerns that a child is being abused. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date by accessing regular training. She supervises children well throughout the day and completes ongoing risk assessments to ensure that children are safe and secure. The childminder knows how to respond to any accidents or incidents promptly and efficiently.

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should:

n make better use of self-reflection to identify a more sharply focused programme of professional development and raise the quality of practice to the highest possible level n provide children with more opportunities to develop their awareness of people and communities outside of their immediate experience.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY366150 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10109759 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 to 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 17 December 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Blackburn. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

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 completed a learning walk and joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum is organised. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at 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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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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