Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 29 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of all safeguarding practices. She is aware of the possible signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and neglect. She knows the referral procedure well and understands the correct steps to take if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. n The childminder has a secure understanding of child development and knows how to observe, plan and assess children's learning. She demonstrates a strong commitment to her professional development and knows how to effectively evaluate her setting. n The childminder appropriately demonstrates how she intends to reduce risks and hazards to children in her home and while on outings. She has comprehensive risk assessments in place and implements daily health and safety checks, when caring for children. She maintains a current first-aid qualification and public liability insurance. n The childminder understands the significance of partnership working. She explains the

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importance of sharing information with parents, carers and other providers to support children's learning and development. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children to understand how to stay healthy. She describes how she plans to ensure children enjoy a range of healthy meals and snacks and learn good hygiene practices and the importance of being physically active. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of supporting children's emotional security and well-being. She explains how she plans to gather important information from parents to provide appropriate support for children when they first start to help them to settle quickly in her care.

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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 looked at a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, suitability checks and public liability insurance. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and learning and development requirements. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to deliver educational programmes to children.

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n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and improvement plan.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539803 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10079936 Type of provision Childminder

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Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 6 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Crawshawbooth, Lancashire. She operates term time only, from 7.30am to 9am and 3.15 to 5:45pm, Monday to Thursday and 7.30 to 9am on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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