Childminder EY437511

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2016 17 October 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a secure knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She explains how she will carry out observations, assess learning and plan further activities to help children make progress in their learning.  The childminder discusses how she will provide children with ample space to play and an appropriate range of toys that covers all areas of learning.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of how she will work in partnership with parents, professionals and other early years settings to promote children's well-being and development.  The childminder has a set of policies she will use to support her practice and to share with parents.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She knows what to do and who to contact in the event of a concern. She explains how she will assess the risks or hazards which may arise in her home and on

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The provision meets requirements

outings.  The childminder has a good understanding of how she will help children lead a healthy lifestyle. She has attended a food hygiene course. Children will be provided with healthy and nutritionally balanced meals and snacks.  The childminder holds public liability insurance and a current paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder has many years of experience working with children. She discusses how she will continue to think about and make changes to improve her provision.  The childminder explains how she will use effective strategies to help children develop their independence and social skills. She will support children to work together and behave well.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she would deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at samples of relevant documentation the childminder uses.  The inspector looked at the areas of the childminder's home available for minding children.  The inspector discussed childcare practices with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437511 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1037084 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 17 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Blackburn. The childminder has appropriate childminding training. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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