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

The childminder creates a relaxed, nurturing and homely environment for children to learn. Children are quick to settle, receiving lots of cuddles and reassurance from the childminder during the day. They thoroughly enjoy spending time with the childminder and their peers and relish the positive interactions. The childminder knows the children and their families well. She shows great interest when children share information with her, such as what they have been doing at home. Children benefit from many trips and outings. They talk excitedly about a recent trip to playgroup where they met their friends from other settings and planned to go out to a carvery together. The childminder supports this child-led activity to aid their social interactions and to develop valuable life skills.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans exciting activities for children to engage in, based on changing themes and children's interests. She encourages children to explore an autumnal table of leaves, twigs, conkers, acorns and toy pumpkins. Children speak about the colours of leaves and the textures of the items. The childminder extends children's learning through careful questioning. For example, she asks children if they know why leaves change colour in the autumn.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations for all children. For example, she supports children to use good manners and to share resources and activities. Children are kind and caring. They comfort each other when they are sad or upset. The childminder teaches children about the importance of being respectful to others and considerate of each other's emotions. This helps children to develop their understanding of feelings and the impact of them on others and themselves.

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need to do better?

n In the main, the childminder plans an ambitious curriculum for children based on their interests and what they need to learn next. However, the curriculum for communication and language is not implemented precisely enough to ensure any misconceptions in children's understanding are identified and corrected. As a result, children are not consistently supported to build on their existing language skills. n The curriculum for mathematics is implemented well. The childminder supports children's understanding of quantities and balance. For example, as children place pieces of toy fruit onto traditional weighing scales, she encourages them to predict how many pieces they need on each side to make the scales balance. The childminder introduces new words such as 'heavier' and 'lighter' as children work together to solve the problem. These opportunities help children to develop strong mathematical skills.

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need to do better?

18 October 2024 n Children learn the importance of looking after themselves and maintaining good personal care routines. The childminder speaks to children about good oral healthcare and provides them with activities to develop their understanding. For instance, children delight in brushing a large set of toy teeth and comment how this helps to remove food and keep their teeth healthy. Children's understanding is extended when they talk to their peers about their most recent visit to the dentist. This supports children's understanding of good oral health. n The childminder supports children's love of books and reading. She reads children stories, using props to support their participation and interaction. Children communicate with their peers well as they discuss with each other what is happening in the story. As a result, children develop their imaginations and their concentration is extended as they become fully engaged in story time.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to learn the value of respect, compassion and understanding. She introduces festivals and world events into the curriculum. This helps children to learn about the celebrations of others and supports them to recognise and appreciate that everyone is different and unique. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They value the information they receive regarding their children's day and learning. Parents comment about the wealth of resources and opportunities children receive while in the childminder's care. These positive relationships support children's continued learning at home. n Children learn how to keep themselves safe from a young age. The childminder teaches children about safety and how to manage risks. For example, she encourages children to think about the dangers of wearing home-made jewellery at sleep time and encourages them to think about what the right choice would

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need to do better?

be. This approach enables children to make measured assessments of things that affect them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts chidlren's interests first.

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should:

n finely tune the curriculum for communication and language to support children to consistently build on their existing language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469739 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10354973 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 4 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Darwen. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate level 3 qualification. She provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and childminder completed a learning walk. The childminder explained how she organises her early years provision, including the curriculum for children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She took into account the written views of parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of documentation used for childminding purposes.

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Inspection activities

18 October 2024 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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