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 settle in well and are happy and comfortable in the childminder's home. They quickly become busy in their play and demonstrate a sense of security and trust. Children confidently select the resources they want to play with. The childminder supports children's emerging ability to share and take turns. She is a positive role model and gives children consistent reassurance and comfort. For instance, when children are finding some emotions challenging, the childminder gives them cuddles and helps them to regulate their feelings. This contributes to the good behaviours that children display. The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well.

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The provision is good

The childminder has created a curriculum that supports children to develop the essential skills for the future. She provides a range of opportunities for children to develop resilience, confidence and positive attitudes to learning. On entry to her setting, the childminder gathers information from parents and carers about what children already know and can do. She completes assessments to monitor children's progress and identify any emerging gaps in their development. This allows her to provide targeted support, when necessary. All children make good progress from their starting points in development. They are prepared for their next stage in learning, including school.

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need to do better?

n There is a strong commitment to developing children's communication and language. Younger children develop a keen sense of communication as the childminder engages in lively back-and-forth conversations. Older children use interesting words, such as 'positive' and 'negative', as they explore how magnets work. Children become confident communicators. n The childminder supports children's understanding of the local community. Children visit soft-play centres, attend playgroups and benefit from regular trips to the local donkey sanctuary. Children excitedly recall how they spend time carrying out tasks, such as feeding their adopted donkey. Children learn how to respect other living things as they develop their social skills in preparation for school. n Children delight in being outside in the fresh air. The childminder ensures that children are dressed appropriately for all weathers. For example, on sunny days,

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need to do better?

she gives children sun hats to wear and talks to them about why they must protect their heads. In addition, children confidently explain how they 'stop, look and listen' and wear bright jackets when taking the childminder's pet dog for a walk. Therefore, children develop an understanding of how to keep themselves safe. n Parents speak very highly of the childminder and the positive influence she has

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need to do better?

20 May 2025 on their children. The childminder ensures that parents are well informed about their children's development and learning. She shares information to help parents to continue their children's learning at home. Parents value the range of outings and experiences the childminder provides. This two-way process of communication ensures that children's needs are consistently met. n Generally, the childminder teaches children the importance of leading a healthy lifestyle. For instance, she provides healthy and nutritious meals. The childminder uses these times to engage children in spontaneous conversations about the importance of healthy food choices and oral health. However, the childminder does not consistently support children to understand the importance of good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands after wiping their noses. This does not fully promote children's understanding of practices that contribute

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need to do better?

towards good health. n The childminder has developed positive relationships with the local authority and seeks guidance and support, where needed. However, she does not consistently link up with other settings children attend to deepen her knowledge of their development and experiences. This does not fully provide a consistent approach to children's learning. n The childminder has completed all mandatory training to ensure that she has a good knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's safety and welfare. However, although she recognises the importance of training to enhance her professional knowledge and understanding, she has not yet accessed further training to enhance the quality of education.

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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 children's interests first.

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should:

n embed hygiene routines more consistently, such as handwashing, to promote good hygiene practice to children and support their full understanding of why it is important n strengthen links with other settings that children attend to extend their interests and learning n explore further opportunities for professional development to continually enhance practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549199 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10404344 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 9 Date of previous inspection 5 November 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Ewood, Blackburn, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is qualified to level 3. She provides government funded childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about the curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided indoors and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation. n The inspector viewed several parents' testimonials during the inspection and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

20 May 2025 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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