Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Requires improvement

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has not kept her first-aid certificate up to date, which has elapsed for a lengthy period of time. This is a breach of requirements. However, she has made attempts to refresh her knowledge and arrangements to renew her first-aid certificate. She can currently demonstrate sufficient knowledge of actions she will take in the event of any medical emergency occurring. n The childminder understands the need to regularly risk assess her home to ensure it is safe, secure and free of any hazards or dangers. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of promoting positive behaviour. She demonstrates how she will support children with managing their feelings, promoting good manners and encouraging them to respect others. n The childminder describes how she will observe children's development. She will provide resources and activities to support children's future learning. The childminder identified how she will work with parents and other professionals if

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gaps in children's learning are identified. n The childminder explains how she will support children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She will provide children with healthy foods and provide opportunities for children to be active in the outdoors. n The childminder understands her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She has knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse and explains the procedures she would follow if she had a concern about children's welfare. n The childminder understands the importance of having positive relationships with parents. She describes how she would gather information about children's development and care needs. She explained how she will share children's learning and provide ideas to parents to extend learning at home.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

maintain a valid paediatric first-aid certificate. 03/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY454976 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10148345 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 2 Date of previous inspection 14 February 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and is located in Darwen, Blackburn. She operates during term time, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and from 8am to 4.30pm on Friday.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.

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Inspection activities

12 September 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

12 September 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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