Childminder EY222816

Inspection date 5 July 2019 Previous inspection date 12 January 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder regularly reviews her practice and is fully aware of her strengths and areas for development. She has developed good partnerships with the local authority and other childminders. For example, she is a member of a local group of childminders who complete training together and share good practice. This helps to keep her knowledge up to date. n The childminder understands the procedures to follow if she has concerns about the welfare of a child. She has completed further training which has improved her knowledge of wider safeguarding matters, including 'Prevent' duty and e-safety training. n The childminder understands the importance of using observation and assessments to help her identify any gaps in a child's development. She has developed effective partnerships with parents and other professionals, such as health visitors, to ensure that any gaps in children's learning are promptly addressed.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has effective procedures in place to gather detailed information from parents before children start. She also completes home visits. She discusses with confidence how she uses this information to meet children's individual learning and care needs to promote their emotional well-being. n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn, particularly babies. She understands how to promote young children's early communication skills through songs, rhymes and sharing stories. Older children are able to take part in music-and- movement sessions to support their emerging physical and creative skills. n The childminder understands the importance of preparing children for school. She discusses how she will help children develop necessary skills and emotional resilience to ensure they are ready for the next stage in their learning.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector examined a range of documents, including policies and procedures, training certificates and children's registration documents. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she works in partnership with parents, other settings and schools to support children's learning. n The inspector checked all areas of the premises where childcare is provided.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY222816 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10073068 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 12 January 2016

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The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Bacup, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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