Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2017 20 January 2014

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not maintained a valid qualification in paediatric first aid. Reflection on the provision has not been sufficient to ensure that all legal requirements are met and bring about continuous improvement in quality.  The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to help safeguard children's welfare. She updates her knowledge of the signs and symptoms of the possible abuse of children and knows how to report any concerns to the relevant authorities.  The childminder explains how she intends to help children to gain an awareness of how to maintain their good health and manage their hygiene. She recognises the importance of minimising risks to children and teaching them how to manage their own safety.  The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other agencies to help promote continuity for children's care and learning. She

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The provision does not meet requirements

explains how it is important to exchange information about children's learning with parents, to help plan for their progress.  The childminder explains how she intends to use regular observations of children's learning to form accurate assessments of their progress. She understands the importance of using these to help decide what individual children need to learn next and provide activities that are well matched to their needs.  The childminder has a good knowledge of how using children's interests can help to motivate them in their learning. She describes the skills and attributes that children need to help them to be ready for school.  The childminder updates her skills and knowledge in some aspects of provision. For example, she builds on her knowledge of how to teach communication and language skills to children.

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The provision does not meet 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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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

 obtain and maintain a paediatric first-aid qualification. 14/04/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to implement statutory and other government requirements.  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, as well as evidence of checks on the suitability of those living on the premises.  The inspector viewed areas to be used for the care of children, along with resources that are to be used for childminding.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY421757 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1043434 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 20 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in the Briercliffe area of Burnley, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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