Childminder, Out-of school day care in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 April 2015 15 October 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Good 2 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, her clear understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She evidenced through documentation her system for observing, assessing and tracking children's progress.  The childminder demonstrates, through discussion and documentation, her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection, and the need to report any concerns she may have.  The childminder understands how to promote children's good health and emotional well-being. Through discussion, she explained how she would manage children's behaviour and provide a consistent approach to the behavioural boundaries set.  The childminder provides a wide range of activities and has a variety of resources to support children's learning and development. The resources are stored securely to enable children to readily access them.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to developing her practice and to seeking

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The provision meets requirements

training to improve her provision for children.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to working with parents and other agencies to support children's individual needs. Additionally, she explained how she would work with parents to support children's care routines.

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The provision meets requirements

There were no children present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the lounge, dining room and kitchen.  The inspector sampled a range of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability, training certificates, and her self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector spoke with the childminder throughout the inspection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301515 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 864697 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Blackburn, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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