Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 10 January 2019 Previous inspection date 29 May 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to plan appropriate activities to support all aspects of children's learning. n The childminder understands how to track children's progress to identify their individual learning needs and plan activities to help them achieve the next steps in their learning. n The childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge of safeguarding issues. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child. n The childminder knows how to make her setting into a safe, secure and welcoming environment, where children have access to a wide range of resources and learning opportunities. n The childminder understands the value of partnership working with parents and other professionals involved in children's lives. She knows how to use these partnerships to help meet children's individual needs and support continuity in their learning and development.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation to enable the ongoing improvement in the quality of her provision. She has attended a range of training to develop her knowledge and skills. n The childminder explains the importance of developing children's self-confidence and self-awareness, and how to help them recognise and value similarities and differences. n The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that she has up-to-date knowledge of how to meet the needs of children in the event of an accident. n The childminder has documentation to promote the smooth running of her childminding service and to help make sure that children are kept safe.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she implements statutory and other government requirements. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she would deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder uses when caring for children, as well as evidence of the suitability of those living on the premises.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector observed areas used for the care of children, as well as the furniture, equipment and toys that are used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice and brings about improvements in the quality of provision.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY384114 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10068931 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 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 29 May 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Lostock Hall, Preston. She operates from 7am to 9am, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder works alongside a co- childminder. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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