Childminder EY389656

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 August 2016 25 February 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a sound knowledge and understanding of how to effectively implement the statutory requirements of the early years foundation stage. She understands the importance of providing appropriate learning opportunities to meet children's individual needs.  The childminder understands the importance of gaining information from parents and other professionals, in order to support children's individual care and learning needs. She recognises the benefits of establishing a two-way flow of information to create a shared approach to children's learning and development.  The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She explains how she provides children with healthy food choices and daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. She also understands how to positively manage children's behaviour.  The childminder understands how to implement effective safeguarding arrangements.

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The provision meets requirements

She has a good knowledge of child protection procedures and understands her responsibility to protect and safeguard children in her care. She appropriately demonstrates how she will assess and minimise risks, and promote children's safety and welfare.  The childminder has an effective and well-established programme of professional development which supports her understanding of good practice. She reflects on her skills and implements her learning well. She sets realistic targets and strives to continually improve the quality of children's experiences.  The childminder understands that teaching should support children to acquire the skills and capacity to develop and learn effectively. She demonstrates how she helps them to be ready for the next stages in their learning, including school.  The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's emotional well- being through sensitive care practices. She demonstrates how she supports children

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The provision meets requirements

through times of change.  The childminder understands the importance of effective teaching practices and ensuring gaps in children's learning are quickly identified and narrowed. 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 intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector observed areas used for the care of children along with furniture, equipment and toys that are used for childminding.  The inspector looked at the childminder's training certificates and checked evidence of the suitability of all adults in the home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY389656 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1050661 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Much Hoole, Preston. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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