Childminder in Lancashire

This provision does not meet requirements

n Children's safety is not assured. The childminder has not ensured all of the early years foundation stage requirements are met. For example, there have been occasions when the childminder has not kept children within sight or hearing when in the car, and dropping other children off at school. This significantly compromises children's safety. n Other aspects of the childminder's safeguarding knowledge are positive. For example, she regularly reflects on her child protection procedures and knowledge by using audits from the local authority. The childminder demonstrates a secure awareness of what actions to take if she has any concerns about children's welfare. n The childminder explains how she places great focus on supporting children's emotional well-being. Building secure bonds with the children is a priority for her. The childminder describes how she ensures all children are nurtured and how she encourages an ethos of empathy and care for each other.

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n The childminder describes how she promotes children's development over time. She states that she uses assessment to find out what children need to learn next. When children require extra support with their learning, she describes how she liaises with parents and other agencies to help them to make progress. For example, the childminder has previously introduced visual support to help children's communication. n The childminder is passionate about partnership working. She describes how she regularly shares information with parents about what their children have experienced and their next steps in learning. When children move to different settings, the childminder talks about how she shares information to support the transition. The childminder values the importance of consistency in children's education and care. n Developing children's independence is a priority for the childminder. She discusses how she supports children to become more confident by encouraging

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This provision does not meet requirements

them to be able to put on their own coats and meet their own needs. The childminder describes how she wants children to become confident in their own abilities. She values the importance of children developing their independence skills. n The childminder is reflective about her role. She liaises with other professionals and ensures that she keeps her knowledge up to date by attending regular training. She is committed to making changes and accessing learning that will impact positively on her practice and the development of the children that she cares for. n Despite weaknesses in the risk assessment of outings, the childminder demonstrates how she ensures that her home and equipment are safe and suitable for children. She carries out daily checks to help her to identify and remove any potential hazards. Furthermore, she ensures that electronic devices used by children have appropriate safety features.

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This provision does not meet requirements

20 December 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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Due date

ensure children are within sight or hearing at all times. 13/01/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY392744 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10266698 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 6 Date of previous inspection 5 June 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Rishton, Blackburn. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, excluding bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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 We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n Discussions were held with the childminder throughout the inspection. n The inspector reviewed some documents, including the childminder's first-aid certificate. n The childminder discussed how she organises the early years provision.

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Inspection activities

20 December 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

20 December 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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