Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 April 2017 19 May 2016

p.1

The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a suitable awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a household member and is aware of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child in her care.  The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how she would use observations and assessments to effectively plan and support children's learning and development needs. She has obtained documentation to support the planning and assessment of children in the early years age range, should she begin to care for them.  The childminder understands the need for working in partnership with parents to help support children's individual needs. She is aware of how to seek professional support for children should they need it and is familiar with a range of strategies that promote children's positive behaviour.  The childminder understands the importance of ensuring that children receive a healthy

p.1

The provision meets requirements

diet and regular exercise to promote their well-being.  The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how to create challenging activities and has a suitable range of resources to meet the learning needs of children she intends to care for.  The childminder reflects on her practice and is able to demonstrate how she will use the views of parents and children to identify any future improvements to her service.

p.1

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.

p.1

Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her understanding of how young children learn and how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children.  The inspector sampled a wide range of documentation including policies, procedures and training certificates.  The inspector toured the premises and checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number EY333524 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1096319 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

p.3

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Clayton-Le-Moors, Lancashire. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.3

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.

p.3

Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.3

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.4

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.4

Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

p.4