Childminder 308911

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 February 2018 22 December 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding and the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's welfare. Areas of play are safely organised.  The friendly childminder values the importance of forming secure emotional attachments with children so that they feel happy, settled and assured in her care.  The childminder understands the benefits of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to promote continuity in children's care and learning. She aspires to improve and shows a true commitment to enhancing her good knowledge and skills.  The childminder advocates an inclusive ethos that welcomes each and every child. She values the magnitude of her role in helping children to learn right from wrong, form positive relations with others and to identify and celebrate what makes them unique.  The well-qualified childminder knows how to promote children's learning, including how

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The provision meets requirements

to monitor their development and plan activities to support their individual needs.  The childminder recognises the importance of encouraging children to adopt good hygiene practices and learn that 'clean hands are happy hands'.

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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 engaged in discussions with the childminder about her understanding of the safety and welfare requirements. She looked at evidence of suitability.  The inspector toured the premises. She viewed and discussed the range and suitability of the equipment and toys made available to children.  The inspector engaged in discussions with the childminder about how she delivers the educational programme for children. The inspector discussed the range of activities and experiences that the childminder provides to promote children's learning and development.  The inspector looked at a record of the childminder's qualifications and training, policies and procedures, health and safety documents, planning, observation and assessment records, and the childminder's self-evaluation documents.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from comments noted on recent feedback forms.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308911 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1103559 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered 1999 and lives in Burnley. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds. She 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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