Shipperbottom, Tina

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 form close relationships with the childminder, who is supportive in her approach. They are clearly happy and feel secure in the childminder's care. Children enjoy exploring and learning. When playing independently, children select what they would like to play with and spend a long time concentrating on their chosen tasks. For example, children enjoy building towers with blocks and work together to create tall towers. They show their emerging knowledge of mathematical concepts as they discuss the 'tallest' and 'shortest' towers. Children receive praise and encouragement from the childminder. This helps children to feel valued.

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The provision is good

Children understand what the childminder expects of them. They follow the rules and demonstrate they understand what is right and wrong. Children use their manners and show kindness and respect for one another. They happily share toys and take turns. Children happily tidy up toys and wash their hands before lunch. Following the COVID pandemic restrictions, the childminder has been supporting children's social development by providing children with an array of social experiences. As a result, children are confident and self-assured.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a clear curriculum in place. She wants children to be prepared for the next stage in their learning and provides a range of activities. However, at times, the childminder brings activities to an end when younger children lose interest. This sometimes means that older children, who are engaged and eager to learn, do not always have the opportunity to fully extend their learning and gain the intended skills. n The childminder reflects on her provision and works closely with other childminders to share good practice. She completes a range of mandatory training courses. However, she does not target her professional development to help improve her knowledge and skills further in order to enhance the quality of teaching. n Children enjoy singing and select their favourite songs by choosing a picture. This helps children to develop their communication skills. However, the childminder does not consistently model correct vocabulary in her interactions

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need to do better?

with children. As a result, they sometimes use incorrect vocabulary in their speech. n Care practices are good. The childminder reminds children to cover their mouths when they cough. Children wash their hands before and after mealtimes and after they use a tissue. Children learn good hygiene routines. n The childminder ensures children have a range of opportunities to develop their physical strength, both inside and outdoors. Children eagerly eat nutritious

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7 December 2022 meals and discuss how drinking water helps them to stay hydrated. This supports children to develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves healthy. n Children enjoy many trips and outings. They go to shops and playgroups, and they enjoy visiting nature trails. Children visit local parks to meet up with other children and their childminders. This helps children to develop their social skills in a larger group of children. n Children learn about the local area and celebrate important cultural events. They learn about differences that exist in the community. These experiences help children to develop respectful attitudes. Children gain the knowledge and understanding that help prepare them for life in modern Britain. n Parents are involved in their children's learning. The childminder provides parents with daily updates and photos of their children's experiences. She also gives parents ideas of activities to complete at home. As a result, children

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benefit from a consistent approach to their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and how to keep children safe. She understands a wide range of safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation and child exploitation. The childminder ensures that all mandatory training is completed, including updating her first-aid qualification and her safeguarding and child protection awareness. Children are supported to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn about road safety and discuss how they hold the childminder's hand when they are out in the community.

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should:

n review the organisation of planned activities so children at different stages of development can consistently engage and gain intended skills n target professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching even further n consistently model correct vocabulary use when speaking with children to help to enhance their speaking skills further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 500930 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10263856 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 10 Date of previous inspection 15 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Darwen, Blackburn. She operates all year round from 6am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The setting provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector had a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and outdoors. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a range of documentation on request. n Parents and children shared their views with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

7 December 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

7 December 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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