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

Children form strong and stable relationships at this friendly, home-from-home environment. They are extremely happy and content. This demonstrates that children feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. The childminder places a clear emphasis on supporting children's independence skills from an early age. For example, children are shown how to put their coats on in a variety of ways. The childminder gives lots of praise and encouragement. This helps children's developing self-esteem and confidence. Children learn to persevere and develop positive attitudes to learning.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans a well-balanced curriculum that is tailored to suit individual children's needs. She gathers important information when children begin and uses this to guide teaching. This ensures that children make clear progress from the start. Preferences and interests are incorporated when planning children's learning. This supports children's engagement and enthusiasm. Children decide where and what to play with, demonstrating their independence and ability to follow their own interests.

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The provision is good

Children are encouraged to choose which books they would like to listen to. This helps them to cooperate, share and feel valued. Children listen attentively to the stories read enthusiastically to them. Younger children find the images on the pages, and older children make predictions. Children develop good concentration skills. They know what is expected during story time and are well behaved.

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need to do better?

n There is a well-sequenced curriculum in place that ensures that children are prepared well for their next stage in learning. The childminder forms good links with local primary schools and pre-schools. This enables her to provide opportunities for developing the skills, knowledge and experiences that are needed for children's eventual move. Children achieve well at this setting. n Children's well-being is supported effectively. The childminder is attentive to children's emerging needs. For instance, she quickly recognises when children need cuddles and reassuring words of encouragement. This supports children's emotional security. The childminder interacts sensitively during care routines. These times are managed respectfully, and little prompts are given if needed. Children learn to respect and value others. n The childminder is a super role model and has high expectations of children's behaviour. She consistently demonstrates good social skills, respectfulness and

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positivity. This supports children's good behaviour and supports the setting's vibrant and nurturing atmosphere. Children use good manners and are kind and helpful with others.

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need to do better?

29 October 2024 n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder informs parents about their children's learning and development through discussions, via an app and written development reports. Parents feel well supported and enjoy the daily updates about their children's experiences. This encourages and supports home- learning and information-sharing. Children benefit from the consistent approach. n Mandatory training is kept up to date. This contributes to keeping children safe. The childminder supports any assistants she works with to reflect on their practice. They give each other feedback and engage in discussions about children's learning and development. This helps to meet children's needs. The childminder identifies some professional development opportunities. However, this is not always consistently and precisely focused to help develop teaching skills to an outstanding level. n The childminder places great value on language development. She constantly

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talks with the children during play and asks thought-provoking questions. The childminder emphasises new words to younger children, such as 'pumpkin', 'squishy' and 'watermelon'. This helps children to develop their vocabulary further. Children talk happily with others, demonstrating their growing confidence. n Children are physically active in the garden and at a local park. The childminder encourages the children to climb, run and jump. This helps to strengthen their large muscles. Children develop their small muscles through planned themed craft activities. For example, children use scissors to cut out handprints and brushes to paint pumpkins. Children's physical development is supported well.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open culture around safeguarding that puts children's interest first.

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should:

n evaluate and identify professional development opportunities precisely to help extend practice even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536567 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10354891 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 9 Date of previous inspection 9 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Blackburn, Lancashire. She works with an assistant and both hold a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and the children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents. n The childminder's documentation was available to view, including training, qualifications and suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

29 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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