Childminder EY396903

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's warm and welcoming home. They demonstrate that they are happy, safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder is incredibly sensitive and calming in her approach. She is astutely aware of children's individual needs and provides activities that enable children to build on their existing skills and abilities.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children. She works extremely closely with parents to help ensure that children are able to make good progress. For example, parents are encouraged to share what their children are learning at home. The childminder successfully uses this information within the setting so that children are able to consolidate their skills.

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The provision is good

Children have a positive attitude towards learning. They concentrate on their chosen tasks, demonstrating perseverance and motivation. The childminder organises the toys and resources effectively, to allow children to access them freely and to make informed decisions and choices. This helps children to become confident, active learners. The childminder observes children in their play and photographs reflect the enjoyment they have while completing the activities.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She provides good narratives during children's play and introduces new vocabulary as children explore resources. Additionally, she uses repetition to check and reinforce children's understanding. However, occasionally, she does not give children sufficient time to think and respond to the questions that she asks. n Children benefit from being cared for in a home which is clean, warm and well maintained. Individual routines are recognised and respected. Robust hygiene routines are followed to ensure children's good health, such as washing their hands before they eat food. n The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children's personal, social and emotional well-being. She has a kind and friendly manner and has developed strong and trusting relationships with children, who respond well to her. The childminder gently encourages children to grow in confidence in social

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need to do better?

situations by offering reassurance, guidance and continuous support. n Children demonstrate a love for books as they share their favourite stories with the childminder. Together, they turn the pages and talk about what they see. The childminder introduces rhymes and songs, and children happily join in with familiar words and actions. n The childminder encourages children to undertake simple tasks, such as helping to tidy toys away. This supports children's understanding of the rules of the

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need to do better?

4 November 2019 setting. The childminder is a positive role model and actively promotes good manners and kindness. Children behave well and listen to the instructions given by the childminder. n Children have good opportunities to experience the wider world around them. They visit places of interest in the local community and learn about difference and diversity through a wide range of activities which reflect different cultures and beliefs. Furthermore, children learn to care for living things as they help the childminder to look after the family rabbit. n The childminder has developed and implemented a range of strategies for communication with parents. These include discussions and the use of daily diaries. Parents are able to review their children's learning records on a regular basis and contribute their suggestions. Parents comment positively on the service the childminder offers. They especially like the friendly atmosphere and

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need to do better?

home-from-home environment. n The childminder is hard-working and dedicated. She has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at her previous inspection. The childminder reflects on and evaluates her provision, which helps her to identify purposeful areas for improvement. She seeks the views and opinions of parents through discussions and questionnaires. n The childminder endeavours to maintain a high standard of care and education. However, she has not yet explored training opportunities that focus on raising the quality of teaching and education to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility in protecting children from harm. She has completed mandatory training which supports her in recognising the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and how these should be reported. Furthermore, the childminder ensures that children are able to play in a safe and secure environment. She successfully uses risk assessments to identify any potential hazards and minimise risk. Detailed policies and procedures underpin her good practice. Records, including registers of attendance and accident documentation, are maintained appropriately.

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should:

n enhance teaching skills so that children are given appropriate time to answer questions and foster their emerging thinking and language skills n undertake more professional development opportunities to further improve the quality of teaching and overall effectiveness of the setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396903 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10106713 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 14 October 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Blackburn. She operates from Monday to Friday during term time, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are from 8am until 4pm. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked around the areas of the setting available to children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection and spoke to children at appropriate times. n Parents provided written feedback, which the inspector took account of during the inspection. n Relevant documentation was available for inspection, including suitability, qualification and training certificates, records of children's attendance and the childminder's policies.

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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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