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 Requires improvement

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The provision is good

The childminder provides a welcoming and safe environment for children to learn and develop. Children are motivated and generally enjoy the learning opportunities that the childminder provides for them. Older children concentrate for long periods on activities that interest them. The childminder enhances the experience by introducing new vocabulary and mathematical terminology. For example, older children cut out shapes in the dough competently and the childminder encourages them to name the different shapes. Children are learning new vocabulary. For example, the childminder uses words such as 'squidgy' and 'squashy' during children's play. She demonstrates rolling the dough 'round' and 'round' for younger children. Children's independence is promoted well throughout the day. Older children are eager to help with small tasks and competently sweep up after a dough activity by using a dustpan and brush. Younger children are happy to help to

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The provision is good

The childminder has worked hard to improve her practice and has addressed all the actions and recommendations raised at the previous inspection. For example, she has worked closely with the local authority development worker to develop her observation and assessment skills. She now uses her assessments more effectively to identify areas of learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is a good role model and gives children clear messages about how they should behave. She encourages children to share and take turns. She interjects with explanations about caring for one another to help divert any conflicts before they escalate. For instance, she asks older children what they think might happen if they push against a younger child. Older children are helped to think about the consequences of their actions. n The childminder offers constant and purposeful praise to children. She uses the opportunity to introduce a wider vocabulary. For example, she uses phrases such as 'that's fantastic concentration'. Children show great delight when they receive words of encouragement and praise. This helps to boost children's confidence and raise their self-esteem. n The childminder works well with parents, and their written comments are very complimentary about her professionalism and integrity. Comments made include

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need to do better?

how happy their children are to come to the childminder's home. The childminder acts on requests from parents, such as providing a daily diary and photographs of their children's experiences. Parents remark on how this has made them feel like they are not missing their children's developmental progress. n Older children are interested and eager to participate in activities provided by

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17 October 2019 the childminder. They are confident in choosing resources they want to play with. However, on some occasions during planned activities, there is little adaptation to adequately maintain the interest of younger children. This means they become disruptive too easily. n Children help to prepare a healthy snack. They thoroughly enjoy helping to cut up the fruit. The childminder enhances the learning and development experiences by introducing colours and mathematical concepts such as 'bigger' and 'smaller' into conversations. However, opportunities for children to gain an understanding of the impact of healthy eating on their bodies are not always explored. n The childminder ensures that children are given many opportunities to learn about the world they live in. Children have regular trips to the park where they experience the changing seasons at first hand. They are gaining an understanding of the wider world. Children regularly attend groups that reflect

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need to do better?

the diverse community they live in. n The childminder recognises when children may need additional support. For example, she has liaised with parents and taken advice from speech and language therapists on how to help children develop their pronunciation of words. Furthermore, she uses research to enhance her knowledge.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities towards safeguarding children in her care. She is knowledgeable about any signs and symptoms to be aware of that may cause concern about the welfare of a child. She is confident in recognising any actions of other professionals that may cause concern. The childminder explains thoroughly the process she would follow in reporting any issues to the appropriate authorities. The childminder completes assessments to identify potential hazards and this helps to minimise any risks. Children are safe and secure in her care.

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should:

n strengthen learning and development opportunities even further to help engage children of all ages in the experiences n ensure children are given even more opportunities to understand the impact that healthy eating has on their bodies.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318865 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10090770 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 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 13 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006. She lives in the Mill Hill area of Blackburn. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the childminder's teaching and her interactions with children. n The childminder led a learning walk to help the inspector understand how she organises the curriculum. n Children were spoken to and their views considered, and written information from parents was reviewed. n A sample of paperwork, such as training certificates and suitability checks, was seen by the inspector. The inspector also reviewed children's registers and other information gathered on children.

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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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Inspection activities

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