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 Met

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The provision is good

Children are well supported in this inclusive, caring environment. They receive all the love and nurturing they need to build positive relationships and attachments. Children form good bonds with the childminder and her assistants, which means they quickly settle on arrival. The childminder has realistic expectations for children's learning and development that are based on their starting points and abilities. She adapts activities to meet children's personal needs. For example, when children struggle with larger groups, the childminder takes activities to them to give them the space they require to become involved. Children are eager to explore their environment and participate in opportunities the childminder has prepared. They sort balls together and put them into containers, attempting to match colours and sequences. This supports children's communication and problem-solving skills.

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The provision is good

Children are beginning to understand how to monitor their behaviour. They learn about sharing and taking turns from an early age, and they are starting to consider how their actions can have an impact on their friends. Children develop good personal hygiene skills. They know to wash their hands after they have been outside to play and prior to eating. Young babies' care needs are appropriately tended to with dignity.

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need to do better?

n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of child development and the areas of learning. This helps her to plan activities for children. She understands the importance of adapting her approach to support children's emotional and physical needs. n The childminder leads her setting with passion and energy. She expects the best care to be offered to children and this is reflected in her practice. Her assistants share her vision and they work well together as a team to support children to the best of their ability. However, a lack of reflection means the childminder does not create a targeted plan to improve overall outcomes. n Children eagerly participate in preparing their meals. They confidently create pizzas using a variety of toppings, including peas that the children have grown in the garden. This helps with children's independence and self-esteem. n Children have many opportunities for outdoor play. They have access to a well-

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resourced garden where they can make marks with paintbrushes and water on material or use their imagination while playing in sand. The childminder offers extended opportunities for regular visits to the local park or green space, where children have access to physical play equipment. This supports children's physical skills. n The childminder provides children with specialist activities every week to support

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25 July 2022 their interests and develop specific skills. Children participate in dance classes that help them to develop their self-esteem and confidence, and that give them the opportunity to express themselves freely. n Children learn about the community they live in through participation in local events. For example, their involvement in a military memorial event gave children opportunities to learn about their heritage and the people that help them. The childminder extends children's learning about the wider world and their respect for others by organising charity events. For example, children have completed a charity walk and are preparing for a cake sale. n The childminder supports children's communication and language. Young babies babble contently when playing with the childminder and exploring textured materials. Older children are spoken to clearly and with repetition to encourage word formation. However, the childminder has not considered focused activities

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to help children progress further with their language acquisition and learn speech sounds. n Partnerships with parents and carers are strong. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder and comment on her unwavering support and exciting environment. Partnerships with other professionals are well established. The childminder has regular input in meetings, which supports children's positive outcomes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a strong understanding of her role in relation to child protection and safeguarding. She is confident in her knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. Policies around safeguarding and health and safety are shared with parents to ensure they are aware of the childminder's responsibilities. The childminder ensures her assistants have the relevant training to enable them to help protect children. The whole team undertakes targeted safeguarding training to support it in protecting the most vulnerable children. Children are further protected as the childminder completes regular and comprehensive risk assessments to minimise any hazards the children may come into contact with.

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should:

n tailor activities so that children receive support for their next steps of development, with a particular focus on individual abilities and language development n develop reflection within the team to identify ways to improve practice and move teaching to a higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318863 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10132550 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 12 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 10 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in the Hoddlesden area of Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is qualified to level 4 in early years and works with two assistants.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. The childminder explained how the curriculum is organised and what she wants the children to learn while in her care. n The inspector and childminder evaluated an activity that took place and its impact on children's learning. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents and spoke to parents and carers during the inspection, taking account of their views. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and the children during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation used by the childminder, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her assistants and her

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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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