Childminder EY267577

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has clear safeguarding procedures to follow. She and her assistant regularly refresh their knowledge of child protection and maintain valid paediatric first-aid certificates. n The childminder assesses risks to children indoors, outdoors and on outings. When walking, she plans a safe route and uses opportunities to teach children about road safety. Before using the car, she attaches a photograph of each child with their name and details to their seat. This is to ensure that information is readily available to the emergency services in the event of an accident. n A range of outings are planned to help children to develop physical skills. Outings include climbing on equipment at the park and the soft-play centre. n The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of 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 track their

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progress to identify any gaps in their learning. She shows a suitable range of accessible toys and resources. She has made some games to specifically support children's language skills and to raise their awareness of healthy eating. She has a range of equipment to encourage mark making, including special grips to help children hold pencils correctly. n The childminder reflects on some aspects of her practice and makes improvements. Since the last inspection, she has developed the outdoor area to provide greater opportunities for children who prefer to learn outdoors. She has attended a training session on managing behaviour and another on supporting children's emotional wellbeing. The childminder explains how she talks with children about emotions. Also, how she keeps children engaged in activities that they enjoy, which encourages them to behave well. n The childminder is open to the views of parents and children. She uses their

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ideas when planning activities, for example, following an idea from parents, children made patterns with powdered chalk. When children asked to make dreamcatchers, she helped them to search the internet for ideas on how to make them. The childminder explains how she uses research activities, such as these, to help children learn how to use the internet safely. n The childminder talks to parents to gather information about their children's interests. She is beginning to find out more from parents about what their children already know and can do. This is to help her plan more effectively for children from the moment they start. The childminder obtains information from other settings that children attend to help to promote continuity in their care and learning. She plans and provides complementary activities to help children to make links in their learning. n The childminder demonstrates how she uses calendar events to talk with

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children about their culture and those of others. For example, a display made by children at Christmas shows flags of the world and the children's research on how each country celebrates.

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17 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267577 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10073245 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 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 30 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Skelmersdale. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Sunday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She sometimes works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the space and resources available for childminding. 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 meet the learning and development requirements. 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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17 January 2020 17 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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