Childminder EY338000

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 May 2016 13 January 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn and develop. She demonstrates how she will provide a range of opportunities to support children to make progress across the areas of learning.  The childminder demonstrates how she will effectively observe and assess children's progress and plan for their individual next steps in learning. She demonstrates a good understanding of how to seek additional support for children who may need it.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to help children feel safe and secure. She keeps her knowledge of safeguarding current and knows how to report any concerns she has regarding children's welfare. She understands the need to assess the risks in her provision to ensure her home is safe.  The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents, professionals and other early years settings to promote children's well-

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The provision meets requirements

being and development.  The childminder explains the importance of developing children's self-esteem and self- confidence. She explains how she will teach children to recognise and value similarities and differences between themselves and others within their local community and the wider world.  The childminder explains how she promote children's good health and hygiene. She understands the importance of providing children with opportunities to promote their physical skills. She explains how she will link with parents taking into account children's unique dietary needs and health needs.  The childminder has suitable policies and procedures to support her practice and to share with parents in order to explain the service she provides.  The childminder discusses her understanding of the importance of evaluating her practice towards identifying areas for improvement. She attends training courses and

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The provision meets requirements

discusses the value of involving parents and children in the self-evaluation process.

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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 and the childminder toured the areas intended to be used for childminding, including outside.  The inspector discussed the range of activities and resources that the childminder intends to provide to support children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She checked arrangements for first aid and checked evidence of suitability and training of the childminder.  The inspector discussed and sampled a range of policies and documentation. These included, risk assessments, the self-evaluation process and planning and assessment records.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338000 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 849239 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Penwortham. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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