Childminder 301617

Inspection date 16 November 2018 Previous inspection date 30 July 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates that she has a robust understanding of safeguarding procedures and knows how to identify and report any concerns she may have. Furthermore, she carries out risk assessments of her home and any outings that she plans to help ensure children's safety. n The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. Through discussion she explains how children learn and describes how she would observe, assess and plan for children's next steps in learning. n The childminder has a good range of suitable toys and equipment to meet the needs of children of different ages. The resources available are thoughtfully laid out and clearly labelled, to help children make independent choices in their play. n The childminder values working in partnership with parents and other early years professionals to help support children's learning. She describes how she would seek

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regular information about children's development and explains the importance of continuing to share information to help her plan for children's individual needs. n The childminder understands how to promote children's well-being. She shows an awareness of the importance of helping children to feel safe and secure and to develop their independence skills while in her care. n The childminder uses self-evaluation to monitor her practice. She discusses how she would gather parents' and children's opinions to help her to identify any strengths or areas in need of development. The childminder participates in frequent training to help ensure that her knowledge remains up to date.

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This 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. Inspection activities n The inspector had a tour of the premises and checked all areas available for children's use. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including assessment paperwork, policies and procedures and suitability checks. n The inspector looked at the resources, toys and equipment available for children. n The inspector asked the childminder questions to assess her knowledge and

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understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301617 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10083248 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 30 July 2014

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The childminder registered in 1974. She lives in the Livesey area of Blackburn. The childminder operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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