Childminder in Lancashire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a sufficient understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage framework and how young children learn. She understands how to identify children's starting points and to ensure that children make progress in their learning and development. The childminder describes how she will observe children, assess their development and plan activities to meet individual learning needs. n The childminder's setting is suitable and secure. She completes regular checks of the environment to ensure it is safe for children. The childminder has suitable policies and procedures to keep children safe from harm, promote their good health and to help children to build independence skills. n The childminder is trained in paediatric first aid. This means that she can effectively deal with any accidents or incidents should they arise. The childminder has also completed recent training in safeguarding. She is aware of

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the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder understands the procedure to follow in reporting concerns regarding the welfare of children. n The childminder understands how to promote positive behaviour. She understands the importance of monitoring changes to children's behaviour. The childminder is aware that children can become frustrated and display negative behaviour when they have experienced changes outside the setting. The childminder explains the importance of providing children with reassurance and comfort to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder effectively evaluates her practice and provision. She is able to identify strengths and areas to improve. The childminder plans to access additional training to enable her to support children's learning and development to the highest level. This will further enhance her knowledge and skills. n The childminder knows how to promote children's good health. She is aware of

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the importance of encouraging children to eat healthy meals and snacks. The childminder values engaging children in activities around other health issues, such as teeth brushing. Children will have access to an outdoor area to play and learn in. The childminder understands this will support children's physical development as they can run, climb and practise their balance and coordination skills.

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This provision meets requirements

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 EY551878 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10174040 Type of provision Childminder Registers Early Years Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Skelmersdale. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder discusses her curriculum intent and how she plans to implement this during a walk around her home. n The inspector held discussions with childminder about how she seeks to gather the views of children and parents. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her training.

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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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