Childminder EY346994

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 June 2016 31 July 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has robust systems in place to promote children's safety and welfare. She carries out daily risk assessments of the premises and knows what to do should she be worried about the welfare or safety of a child.  The childminder understands the importance of establishing effective partnership working with parents and other professionals to promote consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder has a suitable knowledge and understanding of how to promote children's learning and development. She describes how she is able to observe children, assess their progress and use this to inform the planning of individual next steps in learning. She understands how to provide activities that offer each child interest and challenge.  The childminder understands how to promote children's physical and emotional well- being. She understands how to provide nutritious food and daily opportunities for

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The provision meets requirements

physical exercise. The childminder describes how she can provide support and guidance to help children to settle in easily and understand behavioural expectations.  The childminder understands the importance of promoting children's confidence, independence and self-care skills to help them to be prepared for their move to school.  The childminder knows to regularly seek the views of parents and children and use this to drive continual improvement. She is keen to undertake regular training to help improve the quality of all aspects of provision, including teaching and learning.

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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 had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and a range of other documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder. She talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and plans for improvement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY346994 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 986178 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 31 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Darwen. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder has an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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

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Telephone number

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