Childminder in Lancashire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a confident knowledge of safeguarding. She understands the signs that may indicate a child's welfare is at risk and knows what to do if she has concerns. The childminder ensures her knowledge of safeguarding is up to date. She is able to discuss more recent legislation in depth and relate it to her provision. n The childminder is highly experienced. She talks about how she uses a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and support the delivery of her curriculum. She understands how to create exciting learning opportunities, indoors and outdoors, to support children to make good progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder knows how to teach children about positive behaviour to help promote their personal, social and emotional development. She understands the importance of teaching children how to manage their feelings. She plans to build

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strong relationships with children, so they develop positive attitudes to learning and feel safe and secure. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children learn about healthy lifestyles. This includes ensuring they benefit from daily opportunities to have fresh air and exercise. The childminder knows how to teach children routines to promote good physical hygiene. She plans to support children to learn to manage their personal care needs independently. n The childminder understands how to evaluate her practice. She actively develops her professional knowledge and skills to help her make improvements. The childminder recognises the value of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to help ensure consistency in children's care and 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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550643 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10130820 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 1 to 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Heysham, Morecambe. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her knowledge and understanding of the learning, safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The inspector took account of parents' written views. n The inspector viewed a selection of the childminder's documents, including her policies and procedures, and looked at evidence of her suitability checks. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her plans to keep children safe and healthy. They also discussed how the childminder assesses any risks to children and her methods for evaluating her provision.

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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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