Childminder in Lancashire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to plan and provide appropriate activities to support all aspects of children's learning. She is aware of the learning and development requirements. She explains clearly how she would use observations and assessments of children's learning to plan next steps for their development. n The childminder demonstrates a robust knowledge of safeguarding, including what she should do if she has concerns that a child is at risk from harm. She is aware of the need to risk assess, to keep children safe and to minimise hazards. Since her registration, she has attended safeguarding training and paediatric first-aid training and has relevant documentation in place. n The childminder knows how to make her home into a safe, secure and welcoming environment, where children have access to a wide range of resources and learning opportunities to meet their needs and extend their

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learning. n The childminder understands the importance of self-evaluation to drive improvement in the quality of her provision. Since her registration, she has completed courses and training to extend her professional development. n The childminder describes how she would use an appropriate range of resources and activities to promote and challenge children's learning, including building an awareness of healthy lifestyles. She plans to offer regular access to outdoor experiences and trips within the local community to help widen children's knowledge. n The childminder intends to promote positive behaviour for children. She explains how she would support children's confidence and social skills. The childminder describes how she intends to encourage children to share resources and be kind to each other. She explains appropriate ways that she would use to encourage their self-care skills, taking into account their stage of development.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals. She plans to share information about children's care and their learning through discussion and written records to aid the continuity of approach.

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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 EY560451 Local authority Rochdale Inspection number 10190414 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Rochdale. Sessions are from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round except for one week at Christmas and family holidays. The childminder will also operate on weekends from 9am to 6pm. The childminder provides overnight care. The childminder is able to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to meet the learning and care needs of children. n The inspector viewed documentation of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder. n The inspector and the childminder discussed the provision she intends to offer when caring for children and the range of toys and resources she plans to use. n During a tour of the premises, the inspector spoke to the childminder about how she would maintain a safe environment for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.

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Inspection activities

13 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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13 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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