Childminder in Lancashire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and a secure knowledge of the seven areas of learning. She ensures that her curriculum reflects children's interests and developmental stage. She will build on what children already know and can do to help to ensure their good progress. The childminder is aware of how to encourage and promote children's communication and language, to help them to build an extensive vocabulary. n The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding, including the procedures she must follow should she have concerns about a child. She understands how to respond in the event of an allegation being made against herself or a household member. This helps to ensure that children are kept safe while in her care. n The childminder describes how she will help children to make healthy lifestyle choices. She has plans in place to provide meals which are nutritious and

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healthy. She explains how she will support children to grow their own fruits and vegetables, to help them to learn about where their healthy food comes from. n The childminder describes how children will help to plan activities, including cooking, role play and games. Outdoor opportunities, such as walking in nature and caring for animals, will be offered on a daily basis, to inspire children to exercise in the fresh air. The childminder will encourage children to be independent. For example, she will encourage them to choose what they would like to play with, from a broad and varied range of resources and toys. n The importance of working in partnership with parents is described by the childminder. She intends to promote children's well-being, share detailed information with parents each day and discuss children's next steps in learning. The childminder plans to share ideas with parents about how they can support

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their children's learning and development at home. n The childminder demonstrates that she has a good understanding of how to effectively manage children's behaviour. She plans to focus on building positive relationships with the children to help them to settle quickly in her care. She explains how she will encourage them to share their thoughts and feelings. She describes the importance of building strong relationships with children to help them feel welcomed, relaxed and happy.

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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 EY480885 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10231914 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 0 Date of previous inspection 14 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Tatham, Lancaster. She operates from Monday to Friday, all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the premises with the childminder and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n The inspector sampled key documentation provided by the childminder.

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Inspection activities

6 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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6 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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