Childminder in Lancashire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a sound understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She understands how to identify children's starting points and to ensure that children make progress in their learning through observation, planning and assessment. n The childminder has completed recent training in safeguarding, and she is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and the wider safeguarding issues. The childminder understands the procedure to follow in reporting concerns. n The childminder fully understands children's behaviour and reasons for unwanted responses. For example, she is aware that younger children can become frustrated and display negative behaviour as they have not yet developed their communication skills. n The childminder offers an inclusive service. She understands her role in supporting children who speak English as an additional language, and she describes the strategies well that she would use to help children develop their

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This provision meets requirements

communication skills. n The childminder understands the importance of evaluating her practice to identify strengths and areas to improve. The childminder has identified she would benefit from further training in supporting children's learning and development. This is to further enhance her knowledge and skills. n The childminder knows how to encourage children's good health. She is aware of the importance of healthy meals and snacks and of engaging children in activities around other health issues.

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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 EY543995 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10091467 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2017 and lives in Preston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder discussed with the inspector how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and to undertake observation, assessment and planning. n Policies and procedures were discussed with the childminder, and the documentation that she will use when caring for children was viewed. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children, and she 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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Inspection activities

22 June 2021 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

22 June 2021 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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