Childminder EY450746

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2017 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn through play. She understands that she needs to plan activities covering all areas of learning and understands the benefits of outdoor play for children.  The childminder understands ways to observe, assess and plan for children's learning. These include finding out from parents what children can do as they start and planning for the next stage in children's learning.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how she will support children to settle. She explains how she will use information gathered from parents to provide appropriate support for them when they first start in her care.  The childminder demonstrates a clear understanding of keeping children safe. She has a secure knowledge of safeguarding procedures and knows what to do and who to contact in the event of a concern. She assesses the risks which may arise in her home

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The provision meets requirements

and on outings.  The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other early years settings, to promote children's well-being.  The childminder has a good understanding of helping children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She understands the need to provide children with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks.  The childminder has a good understanding of promoting children's good behaviour. She discusses how she will use age-appropriate strategies and simple house rules, to help children learn about safe boundaries and develop their social skills.  The childminder discusses her understanding of the importance of reflective practice and self-evaluation to drive improvements.

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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 intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450746 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1042863 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 8 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Oswaldtwistle. She operates from 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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