Childminder in Lancashire

This provision meets requirements

n The experienced and well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She understands how to identify children's starting points and ensure that children make progress in their learning through effective planning, observation and assessment. n The childminder maintains all required records and documentation, and keeps herself up to date through regular networking, training and updates from early years related forums. The childminder knows the safeguarding procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child in her care. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice to identify and set goals for improvement in order to promote children's learning. n The childminder offers an inclusive service, understanding her role in supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She also demonstrates well how she promotes children's awareness of the wider world.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345875 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10073815 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 to 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 14 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Preston, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children in the early years age group. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

We carried out this inspection 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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