Childminder in Blackpool

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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n Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are not entering the childminder's home routinely. However, the childminder describes how children enter happily and how she arranges to transport some children to their homes. She exchanges information with parents by phone and texts and sends photos through social media. n The childminder has effective systems in place to ensure that any person who is likely to have regular contact with children, including those living or working on the premises, is suitable. n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. She shows how she organises the playroom, so children can independently access toys and activities that are appropriate for their ability. She explains how she ensures children are within hearing when they move between the playroom and living room. n The childminder explains how she provides opportunities for children to learn

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how to care for animals. For example, children help to wash the tortoises and collect dandelions to feed to them. The childminder explains how her dogs are placid, however, she teaches children to respect animals and their space. n The childminder is committed to her professional development. Since the last inspection, in addition to a range of other training, she is completing a course on children's brain development. This is increasing her understanding of how children develop and different ways to promote good behaviour. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how to identify and report child protection concerns. She regularly updates her knowledge through completing training on different aspects of safeguarding. n The childminder understands how to develop children's language and literacy skills. She explains how she reads to the children daily and links activities to the stories to help children to develop across a broad range of areas. For example,

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she provides mathematical activities involving counting and matching colours and sizes linked to a story about three bears. Children practise different physical movements when re-enacting a favourite story about a bear hunt. n The childminder has a range of ways to teach children about healthy lifestyles. She provides activities linked to a story about toothbrushing. She provides charts for children to complete when they brush their teeth at home. She gives children a certificate when they return their completed chart. Activities, such as throwing bean bags on pictures of different foods, provide opportunities for children to discuss healthy eating and to develop hand-to-eye coordination. n The childminder explains how she discusses children's dietary needs with parents and agrees what she will provide. She explains how she includes different fruit and vegetables in the menu, so children can experience different

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tastes. Children try different fruits linked to the story of 'Handa's Surprise'. n There are suitable policies and procedures available to share with parents and systems for keeping records of attendance, accidents, medicine administration and any complaints.

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This provision meets requirements

31 January 2022 There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY230871 Local authority Blackpool Inspection number 10193889 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Bispham, Blackpool. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. 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 deliver the educational programmes. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members and the childminder's training.

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Inspection activities

31 January 2022 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

31 January 2022 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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