Childminder 308250

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n The childminder is not able to evidence that she holds a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder demonstrates her ability to assess and minimise risks to children indoors, outdoors and on outings. She keeps her knowledge of child protection refreshed through regular training. She has suitable safeguarding policies and procedures ready to follow if she has concerns about a child. n Suitable ways to exchange information with parents and other settings that children attend are ready for use. These include using an 'All about me' booklet to help to gather information about children's needs and interests before they start. The childminder explains how she intends to use this information to meet children's care and health needs and to help children to feel emotionally safe and secure. She understands the importance of working closely with other professionals to support children with special educational needs and/or

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disabilities. n The childminder's procedures to evaluate her practice are not fully effective. However, she meets with other childminders, attends some local authority meetings and reads a childminding magazine. This enables her to stay updated on childcare issues and provides her with ideas to improve her practice. For example, she is making a mud kitchen from pallets and dog bowls containing sand and mud to enhance the outdoor provision. n Since the last inspection, the childminder has addressed the recommendations raised. She explains suitable ways to support children's language development and to raise their awareness of healthy eating. In addition to reading stories and singing, she understands how to allow extra time for younger children to think about what they want to say. Through training, the childminder has gained an ability to use puppets to help children to communicate, particularly about their

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emotions and how to behave well. The childminder demonstrates an awareness of how to provide opportunities for children to talk about healthy eating. For example, she talks about children helping to prepare and taste fruit and vegetables. n The childminder is keen to make use of the local area to develop children's understanding of the natural world and their local community. For example, she has previously taken children to a local nature area for events such as 'muddy puddle day' or for forest school activities led by another childminder. She understands how to use opportunities, such as these, to help children to build on their social skills and interact with other children in preparation for starting school. n The childminder understands the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She explains suitable ways to check what children know and can do and to identify what children need to learn next. She has

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suitable ways ready to track children's progress, identify any gaps in their learning and plan activities to help to close the gaps.

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15 January 2020 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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Due date

ensure that a valid paediatric first-aid certificate is in place at all times. 31/01/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308250 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10064207 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 15 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Croston, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of all areas of the home. She viewed the space available for childminding and the resources the childminder intends to use. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to keep children safe and follow safeguarding procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members and the childminder's training. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she plans to evaluate her practice and take account of the views of parents and children.

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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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15 January 2020 15 January 2020 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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