Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder talks with enthusiasm about how she would use a range of teaching skills to meet children's individual learning styles and support her curriculum. She understands how to create exciting learning opportunities, indoors and outdoors, to support children to make good progress across all areas of learning. n The childminder knows how to support children to have a healthy lifestyle. She understands the importance of providing nutritional snacks and meals, and engaging children in discussing oral health. The childminder explains how children will be physically active outdoors. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to complete a written summary of children's progress when they are aged between two and three years old and to share these with parents n The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She recognises the need to teach children to be independent and to help them to

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develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder explains how she would help children to develop positive relationships and to be tolerant, kind and respectful to others and value each other's differences. n The childminder has good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She can discuss the process for reporting any safeguarding issues. The childminder explains the importance of having conversations with children to help them understand how to keep themselves safe. The childminder keeps her safeguarding training up to date. She ensures the suitability of other adults in the household and understands the procedure to follow should an allegation be made. n The childminder recognises the importance of close partnerships with parents and other professionals. She understands the value of sharing information to support a consistent approach to children's care and learning. n The childminder has met the action set out at the previous inspection, she has

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completed her paediatric first-aid training. The childminder keeps all required documentation, including public liability insurance and suitable car insurance, accessible for inspection.

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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 EY454976 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10258343 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 12 September 2022

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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 The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. n The inspector viewed the resources and looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

11 September 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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Inspection activities

11 September 2023 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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