Childminder EY250825

Inspection date 28 May 2019 Previous inspection date 22 January 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder fully understands how to implement relevant systems to assess and monitor children's progress. She explains how she will use this information to plan for children's future learning and how to identify any development needs. n The childminder demonstrates that she has a robust knowledge of local safeguarding procedures. She knows how to identify if a child is at risk of harm and how to report any concerns that she may have. n The childminder has suitable plans in place to support children's healthy development. This includes providing daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. She shows an awareness of the importance of helping children to develop self-care skills and independence. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and other early years providers to ensure that learning is complemented. She describes how she intends to share information with parents to enable them to support their

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This provision meets requirements

child's learning at home. n The childminder values the significance of training to raise the quality of her teaching and the provision. She understands the necessity of evaluating her practice and gaining the views from people who use her service, such as children and parents. n The childminder explains how she intends to manage children's behaviour by using consistent, age-appropriate strategies that support children's understanding of right and wrong.

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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

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector viewed all areas of the setting that will be used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to deliver the learning and development requirements for children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at the evidence of the suitability of adults living in the household and the childminder's policies and procedures. n The inspector saw a variety of toys, resources and equipment available to meet the needs of children of all ages.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY250825 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10073158 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 6 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 22 January 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Rishton, Lancashire. She operates during term time from 3.15pm until 6pm and during school holidays from 8am to 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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