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 applicable

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The provision is good

Children show high levels of independence. For example, on arrival, they take off their own shoes and coats. Additionally, at lunch time, children transport their food to the dining table on a small trolley. They show immense pride and are happy to lend a helping hand in the childminder's safe and welcoming home. Children settle well and develop secure attachments with the childminder. They consistently use manners and behave respectfully. Children learn how to manage disputes with close support from the childminder. This helps them understand rules and boundaries as well as developing good decision-making skills.

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The provision is good

Outdoors, children develop a range of physical skills. They skilfully roll and throw balls and splash in puddles. Children use water and paintbrushes to draw monsters and flowers with their friends. They make marks and develop their finger strength in preparation for early writing. Children use their home-made telescopes to search high and low for shapes hidden for them in the garden. They show curiosity and demonstrate their problem-solving skills as they develop an understanding of mathematical concepts. Children persevere with tasks they are given and shout, 'I did it', when they have achieved something new. This demonstrates children's positive attitudes towards learning and their happiness within their play.

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need to do better?

n Overall, the childminder has high expectations for all children. She plans a range of exciting activities based on children's interests and her knowledge of what they need to learn next. However, the childminder does not consistently recognise when to extend children's learning further during their spontaneous play. Nevertheless, children do remain engaged in play and develop at a good rate. n The childminder attends regular training to help to maintain and enhance her knowledge and skills. However, she does not consistently monitor the impact of her professional development on children's experiences and outcomes to support them in making the best possible progress. n Parents are happy with the communication they receive from the childminder on a regular basis. She helps them to continue strategies at home to further support their children's development. Additionally, the childminder swiftly identifies any possible delays in children's progress. This enables her, in

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partnership with parents, to close any gaps in individual children's learning and help them to catch up with their peers. n Children learn how to socialise with other people and are kind to their friends. They go on a large range of outings, not only to broaden their learning experiences but also to help them integrate into their wider society. Children learn to accept other people and their differences and are confident in a range

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8 June 2023 of situations. They show high levels of respect for others. n The childminder consistently models good language skills. For example, she narrates children's play and enthusiastically reads stories. The childminder encourages children to talk at every opportunity. Children join in with language from familiar books and use a range of vocabulary to explain the story. In addition, children make 'sad' and 'happy' faces as they discuss the feelings of the characters from a well-known book. This helps to extend children's emotional awareness. Children's literacy and communication skills are developing well. n Children are prepared for their move on to pre-school and they develop key skills to take with them. The childminder is passionate about children being 'life- ready'. She helps them to learn self-care and confidence skills. As a result, children are secure in themselves and are independent. n The childminder helps children to understand healthy lifestyles. She prepares a

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range of healthy, home-cooked food that children all enjoy. Children learn where their food comes from, such as milk and eggs. Additionally, children know 'not to share drinks' to prevent germs spreading. They access their own water bottles regularly throughout the day and wear sun cream and hats on hot days. Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles is developed effectively.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has an up-to-date paediatric first-aid qualification and accurately records accidents and injuries that occur inside and outside of her setting. She knows how to care for children who may be unwell and in receipt of medication. The childminder knows how to recognise a range of child abuse indicators. She knows to report any concerns swiftly to the relevant authorities. The childminder keeps her home safe and secure for children to access. She helps children to consider safety measures, such as why it is important that people wear helmets when riding on a bike.

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should:

n refine teaching skills so that opportunities to extend children's learning during their spontaneous play are consistently recognised and acted on n monitor the impact of professional development on children's experiences and outcomes regularly to support them to make the best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2633529 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10285886 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 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021. She lives in Darwen, Lancashire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm, all year round. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning during the learning walk. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n Parents' written and verbal views were taken into account during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

8 June 2023 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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8 June 2023 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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