Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date 4 June 2019 Previous inspection date 30 August 2018

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Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This is also a breach of the Childcare Register. n The childminder demonstrates she understands how to ensure the safety of children when in her care, including during outings. She discusses how she conducts risk assessments to identify potential hazards to children's safety. The childminder talks about how she teaches children to cross roads safely using pedestrian crossings. n Through discussion, the childminder shows she understands safeguarding. She keeps her knowledge of child protection issues up to date by attending training. She can explain the potential signs of abuse and the action she would take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child. n The childminder demonstrates she is committed to maintaining good communication with parents. She states she will inform parents about the progress their children are making in their development. She also discusses how she welcomes feedback from

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parents to help her evaluate her own practice. She explains that this helps her to identify areas where she would like to improve. n The childminder demonstrates how she intends to gather information from parents about their children's interests and abilities when they start. She feels this helps her to support children to settle into her care. She also says she will use this information to assess what children can already do. She demonstrates knowledge about the importance of planning appropriate, engaging activities, to further children's development. n The childminder explains how she encourages children's good behaviour. She talks about how when caring for children, she teaches them to share and be kind and considerate towards each other.

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This provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date obtain and maintain a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification. 12/07/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector had a tour of the premises used for childcare and viewed the resources available. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she intends to plan for children's learning and meet their individual care needs. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including the childminder's policies and procedures, and training logs. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she will ensure children's safety.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549069 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10108897 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 0 - 11 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 30 August 2018

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The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Blackburn. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a childcare qualification at level 6.

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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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