Childminder EY426887

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder is not aware that she needs to keep records of attendance for all children. As a result, she does not record the attendance for children. This is a breach of requirements. n The childminder does not have a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. She does not refresh her first-aid skills regularly. She is unable to adhere to current guidance in the event of an accident or injury. This is a breach of requirements. n The childminder knows how to complete risk assessments of her home to identify risks to children. She ensures that resources and equipment are suitable for children to use. n The childminder has knowledge of child protection issues and wider safeguarding issues. She is familiar with the procedures to report any concerns and allegations to the relevant authorities. n The childminder knows how to provide a range of opportunities for children to explore and to make progress with their development. She knows how to plan

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This provision does not meet requirements

activities to support children's development across all areas of learning. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice in order to help identify areas for improvement and her own professional development needs. n The childminder knows how to work with parents to help children settle in her care. She describes a range of opportunities that she provides for children to develop their independence, confidence and physical skills. n The childminder knows how to develop relationships with parents in order to share information to support children's learning and development. She understands the importance of working with parents to support children to develop positive behaviour and to learn right from wrong.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

keep records of attendance for all children at the setting 10/03/2020

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Due date

10 February 2020 ensure a current paediatric first-aid certificate is maintained at all times. 10/03/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426887 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10074774 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 10 to 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington. She operates from 3.15pm to 6pm term time only, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n Discussions were held with the childminder about how she intends to provide activities and experiences that support children's learning. n The childminder shared her processes for self-evaluation and her improvement plan. n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder to view the resources, to discuss the learning intentions and to look at areas of the childminder's home that she uses for childminding. n The childminders policies and procedures were discussed and the childminder explained how she refers to these when caring for children.

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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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Inspection activities

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