Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a secure knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. She describes the importance of children learning through play. The childminder offers clear explanations on how to help prepare children for the next stage in their education. She understands the importance of providing interesting activities to help children make progress. n The childminder has a robust understanding of how to keep children safe. She has an in-depth knowledge and understanding of the different signs of possible abuse or neglect, including radicalisation. She knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare to the relevant authorities. The childminder ensures that her own safeguarding training is up to date. She explains how regular emergency evacuation drills help to ensure children are safe in her care. n Children have access to a calm and organised play area indoors and they will

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explore outdoors in daily visits to the park. The childminder provides a wealth of resources to support a rich and varied curriculum. n The childminder is knowledgeable about teaching children about the local community. She understands the needs of families and knows how to provide an inclusive service. She confidently explains how she will teach children about differences between themselves and others to help prepare children for life in modern Britain. n Partnerships with parents are a priority for the childminder. She describes how she will share information regarding children's progress regularly. The childminder explains how she will support parents to continue their child's learning at home. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and with other agencies, should children require extra support. n The childminder has an excellent understanding of how she will promote

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children's positive behaviour. She explains that children will be supported to treat others respectfully. She will reward good behaviours, such as sharing equipment and being polite. n Promoting the good health of children is a key focus for the childminder. She recognises the importance of helping children to be physically active and of leading healthy lifestyles. The childminder describes instances where children will visit places in the local community, for example local allotments to grow vegetables and farms to collect milk. The childminder feels that activities such as these are important in encouraging children to eat a healthy diet. n The childminder is aware of the need to evaluate her practice to help to ensure continuous improvement. She keeps up to date with relevant training, networks with other childminders and has recently enrolled on relevant training to enhance her teaching.

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22 February 2023 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 301604 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10276193 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 5 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992. She operates all year round, from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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 setting. n The inspector discussed how the childminder will deliver educational programmes for early years children, including the activities, experiences and resources she will provide. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to assess her knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage. n A range of relevant documentation was sampled by the inspector, including evidence of the childminder's suitability and training.

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22 February 2023 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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