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

Children are very happy and content in their play. They engage in the wide of opportunities available with enthusiasm. Children follow rules and boundaries with ease and feel secure in their surroundings. They know what is expected of them and thrive as a result of the praise they receive from the childminder and her assistants. Younger children are delighted when they sing 'row, row, row your boat' independently. They are joined by the adults as they celebrate by clapping and cheering. Children's all-round development is extended through the use of themes. For example, children enjoy the 'super-worm' story. Children then investigate the outdoor area with confidence and great interest as they search for 'wiggly worms' in the mud pit. Additionally, they use tweezers to collect spaghetti worms, counting them as they go. This helps to support children's mathematical development, as well as developing their hand muscles in readiness for early writing.

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The provision is good

All children access the childminder's inclusive setting. Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are extremely well integrated into all aspects of the routine and learning plans. All children make good progress and learn to be supportive and accepting of others. They confidently demonstrate their individual personalities, and know what makes them unique and special.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has clear intentions for children's learning. She consistently assesses what they already know and can do as they play. This helps her to adapt her teaching, in order to help provoke children's thinking skills and develop even more knowledge. That said, on occasion, the childminder's assistants do not offer the same precise challenge in order to fully extend children's learning during activities. n Children start the day with exercise. They enjoy singing and dancing to 'shake your sillies out' as a group. This helps children to develop core-physical skills, such as balancing and jumping. Additionally, it helps them to gain spatial awareness as they learn about keeping fit and healthy. n Communication and language skills are consistently supported in the setting in a variety of ways. The childminder and her assistants use clear speech with children to help them to repeat new words accurately. Additionally, one of the

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childminder's assistants uses sign language throughout play to help children recognise and use another form of communication. This is especially useful for children whose spoken language is not yet developed. Furthermore, children ask a wide range of questions to find out their own information. They have a strong grasp of English language. n Partnerships with parents are established. Parents are very happy with the support they receive from the childminder and her assistants. They enjoy

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need to do better?

18 August 2022 discovering what their child has been learning and where they are making good progress. However, parents do not always know how to continue their child's learning at home in order for their development to progress even further. n Children's learning continues beyond the childminder's setting and into the community. They often take walks into local woodland to experience nature that they may not see when at home. Additionally, they have visits from emergency services. Children recall a recent visit from police officers. They remember sitting in the police car and how they wore a police hat. Children learn about people who help us. n Since the last inspection, the childminder ensures that she keeps an accurate record of children's attendance. This helps to ensure that children are accounted for in the event of an emergency. The childminder evaluates her provision and, in the main, identifies areas of improvement for herself and her assistants. This

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helps to keep children safe and ensures the quality of her care and education are of a good standard. n Children have a close and trusting relationship with the childminder and her assistants. Their individual care needs are met swiftly. As a result, children are calm and happy in their play. They share toys with ease and support their friends to settle if they become distressed. For example, children make 'lollipops' from wooden parts. They share these around the room to involve all children in the game. This behaviour is heart warming and demonstrates children's genuine care for other people.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants know how to recognise the signs and symptoms of child abuse. They understand how to report a child protection concern to the relevant safeguarding authorities. The childminder and some of her assistants hold an up-to-date first-aid certificate. This ensures that there is always someone who knows how to respond to any accidents appropriately should they occur. The childminder keeps her setting safe and secure. She consistently helps children to recognise potential risks and teaches them how to keep safe. For example, they discuss walking carefully outside in case it is slippery from the rain.

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should:

n broaden ways in which to help parents continue their child's learning at home n enhance the professional development of the assistants and help them to refine their knowledge and teaching skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2585015 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10216302 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 18 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 28 October 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Darwen. Her provision operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works alongside two other assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and completed a learning walk to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector, childminder and an assistant completed a joint observation to evaluate teaching skills and the impact this has on children's development. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of suitability of assistants working with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

18 August 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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Inspection activities

18 August 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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