Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 August 2016 5 December 2014

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not ensure that all the requirements of the early years foundation stage are implemented. The required notifications of significant events have not been made to Ofsted in a timely manner.  The childminder does not have appropriate public liability insurance in place. She has failed to maintain a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This potentially puts children at risk.  The childminder has a planned programme of professional development. She has plans in place to attend paediatric first aid and other training. She understands the importance of reviewing her practice and setting targets for improvement.  The childminder appropriately demonstrates how she will promote children's safety and welfare. She ensures that risk assessments of the premises and people who may visit the premises are carried out.  The childminder understands the importance of gaining information from parents, in

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The provision does not meet requirements

order to support their children's individual care and learning needs throughout their time in her care.  The childminder understands the importance of providing appropriate learning opportunities to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder understands how to implement effective safeguarding arrangements. She has knowledge of child protection procedures and understands her responsibility to protect the welfare of children in her care.  The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's emotional well- being through effective care practices. She is able to demonstrate how she supports children through times of change.  The childminder understands that teaching should support all children to acquire the skills and capacity to develop and learn effectively. This helps them to be ready for the next stages in their learning, including school.  The childminder understands how to promote children's good health. She explains how

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The provision does not meet requirements

she will provide children with food choices and daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. She also understands how to positively manage children's behaviour. 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure public liability insurance is in place 01/09/2016  complete paediatric first-aid training 28/09/2016  inform Ofsted of all significant events as soon as reasonably possible, but always within 14 days. 20/08/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector observed areas used for the care of children along with furniture, equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.  The inspector looked at the childminder's qualifications and checked the suitability of all adults in the home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349628 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1000850 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 5 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Clayton-le-Woods, Bamberbridge. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, 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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