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 Not Met (with actions)

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a friendly and welcoming environment for children. Children are free to make choices from resources which are stored in low cupboards or open boxes placed on the floor. Children can choose to play inside or in the outdoor area where they can play, explore or take part in creative activities. Children have made secure attachments with the childminder who cares for their emotional needs well. The childminder talks gently to children as they wake, and children lay their head on her shoulder. This shows that children are happy and feel safe in her care.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for all children. She is a positive role model and has clear boundaries in place. The childminder teaches children right from wrong and promotes positive behaviour from an early age. For example, she thanks younger children for sitting nicely in their highchair as they eat lunch. The childminder understands that children have individual needs. She offers a curriculum which engages children in play and helps them to develop new skills. Children settle quickly and are confident, independent learners. Parents know what children do at the childminder's house as she speaks to them and sends messages on a daily basis.

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need to do better?

n The childminder offers a curriculum which engages children and supports them to be active learners. She identifies children's stage of development and considers how she can help them to develop their knowledge and learn new skills. The childminder adapts activities to support children's natural interests. For example, children enjoy exploring different noises that musical instruments make as they play them slowly and then quickly. This allows children to explore rhythm and rhyme. n The childminder promotes learning that is age- and stage-appropriate for each child. For example, she helps younger children with their communication and language by sitting them in front of her as they sing together. This means that children can see the childminder, follow the actions and listen carefully to the words in each rhyme. The childminder supports communication and language well. However, at times, she shortens words and does not use the correct terms.

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need to do better?

n Care practices are good and have a positive impact on children's well-being. The childminder offers reassurance to children and encourages them to interact with the inspector during the inspection. Children quickly build their confidence and show that they are settled and feel secure. The childminder talks with children as she changes their nappy and children giggle with delight as they interact with one another. Children's emotional needs are well supported. n Strong partnerships are in place with parents. Communication is regularly shared

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need to do better?

5 November 2021 about children's needs through daily discussion or messages via mobile phones. The childminder does all she can to help families. For example, she takes children to parents' places of work at home time, so children can get home sooner. However, the childminder does not consistently share information on how parents can further support children's learning at home. n Partnerships with other professionals are in place. The childminder seeks support from local authority advisers and speaks regularly with other childminders at the different playgroups she visits. The childminder shares information about children's individual needs with teachers as children prepare to leave for school. n The childminder consistently seeks to develop her knowledge to improve her practice. She is currently studying for a higher qualification, receives regular local authority updates and ensures her mandatory training is kept up to date.

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need to do better?

The childminder evaluates her service and identifies areas she can further improve.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has effective strategies in place to help keep children safe in her care. She undertakes daily checks and risk assessments to minimise any potential hazards in the environment. For example, she makes sure that children cannot leave the property, by ensuring that all exit doors are locked and secure. The childminder keeps her safeguarding knowledge up to date and has a broad understanding of safeguarding issues. She knows the signs and symptoms which may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder understands the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare.

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should:

n enhance the teaching of communication and language, by modelling all words correctly to further extend children's language development n strengthen children's overall development further, by consistently sharing information about how parents can extend children's learning at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492187 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10193714 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 16 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Blackburn, Lancashire. She operates Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact this has had on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

5 November 2021 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

5 November 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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