Childminder in Lancashire

This provision meets requirements

n A detailed knowledge of safeguarding is demonstrated by the childminder. She knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm and what to do if she has concerns. The childminder ensures her knowledge of safeguarding is up to date. She has an excellent understanding of how to work with other agencies to ensure children are kept safe. n The childminder understands how young children learn. She knows how to monitor their individual learning needs and plan challenging activities to help them to make good progress. n Independence is encouraged by the childminder so children can develop independence through high-quality play and effective daily routines. She discusses that she is committed to ensuring that children's behaviour is good and that they are considerate of one another's feelings. n The setting is welcoming and the childminder is friendly. She has a thorough understanding of how to provide an inclusive setting, where children's unique

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achievements are celebrated. n The value of working in partnership with parents and other professionals involved in children's lives is understood fully by the childminder. She knows how to use these partnerships to help meet children's individual needs and support continuity in their learning. n The childminder understands how to reflect on the quality of her practice to identify areas for further development. She recognises the need to continue to improve her skills and knowledge. n Children's good health and the importance of providing a healthy and balanced diet is understood by the childminder and she promotes it at mealtimes.

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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 EY429980 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10132541 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 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 23 September 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Kirkham. She operates from 8am to 5pm, Tuesday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n Discussions were held with the childminder on how she delivers the educational programmes for children and undertakes observation, assessment and planning. n The childminder shared and discussed the policies and procedures with the inspector and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The safeguarding and welfare requirements were discussed with the childminder and the inspector took into consideration the suitability checks.

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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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