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 Good

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The provision is good

Children enter this setting smiling and excited to start their day. They are happy and enthusiastically get involved with the different activities that are made available to them. Children feel safe because of the routines that the childminder has successfully embedded through well-established communication with parents. They know what to expect next and this provides children with a sense of belonging. Children's needs are met very well by the childminder, who works hard to gain a clear insight into their lives beyond the setting. As a result, children feel valued and loved. They enjoy the comforting elements of the routine, including sitting cosily with their friends in a large armchair to eat toast.

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The provision is good

Children engage in purposeful play that has been carefully considered by the childminder. Their play is meaningful and they sustain their focus and work hard to complete difficult tasks. This helps children to develop their problem-solving skills and they have a can-do attitude, which encourages them to try their best. Children enjoy playing with their friends. After they have finished playing with an activity, children help the childminder to tidy up. Children enjoy taking on this responsibility and look after the resources.

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need to do better?

n The childminder strives to develop all aspects of the setting and meet the interests of all children. She does this by working closely alongside parents to gain a deep understanding of children's experiences beyond the setting. This enables the childminder to create a secure foundation from which children thrive in their learning. n The childminder works closely with parents to promote children's overall health. She sensitively introduces healthier practices, such as drinking milk or water in place of juice. In addition, the childminder supports children to feel safe enough to give up their dummies. This enables children to interact with their peers and develop their speech. n The childminder promotes a love of reading. Children enjoy sitting with the childminder and having a comforting cuddle while she reads them their favourite stories. Children select books and seek out the childminder, asking for her to

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need to do better?

read to them. As a result, children are introduced to a wide range of vocabulary. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to tune into and recognise different sounds. A telephone rings and the childminder exclaims, 'What's that?' One young child holds the toy telephone to their ear while babbling tunefully as the childminder responds in a conversational tone. This helps children to understand the rhythm of words and how to express themselves through language. However, the childminder is not as responsive to children's emerging curiosity for establishing their own spaces to engage in conversations and

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5 May 2022 interactions with friends. n The childminder skilfully uses small-world play to introduce positional language to children. She narrates children's play as they place characters in and out of different vehicles and park at the side of buildings, such as supermarkets and hospitals. This helps children to develop concepts relating to space, while deepening their understanding of the world around them. n The childminder challenges children's understanding of number. Children complete puzzles that require them to count the number of holes and pegs needed to connect pieces correctly. This supports children's mathematical development. n The childminder has a clear understanding of what children need to learn next. She carefully selects activities and resources to support children's individual learning needs. This enables children to practise and improve their skills. Children fit blocks onto poles. This is a tricky task but children keep on trying

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and smile when they succeed. Therefore, children are learning to persevere and are becoming resilient learners.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and child protection. She is proactive in gathering sensitive information about children prior to them starting at the setting. She confidently uses this information to ensure children are kept safe. The childminder has a thorough understanding of the needs of the children who attend her setting and is vigilant to any concerns that may arise. She is aware of the procedure to follow should she suspect potential abuse. Effective systems are in place to ensure the safety and security of the premises. The childminder attends regular training to ensure that her safeguarding knowledge is current.

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should:

n enhance children's opportunities to engage in more high-quality interactions and conversations with each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484896 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10231962 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 7 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 2 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Blackburn. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views on the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

5 May 2022 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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5 May 2022 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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