AN ACCRINGTON childminder has been praised for offering a good level of childcare.

Ofsted inspectors found that Joanne Victoria Leone created good relationships with parents and helped children’s language development through play.

Inspector Janet Singleton found that children cared for at the central Accrington home enjoyed a wide range of activities. She said: “Close and caring relationships between the childminder and children results in them being secure and confident in her home. The childminder recognises the uniqueness of each child in her care and supports their emotional well-being.

“She has a good understanding of how young children learn and uses this information to plan for children’s good progress across all seven areas of learning. This means children are engaged and motivated as they play, delighting in the topics and activities provided and showing the characteristics of effective learning.”