Childminder, Out-of school day care in Lancashire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes the types of activities and experiences she would deliver for all children attending, before and after school. She explains how she would ensure these are challenging and engaging, while meeting the children's individual interests. Furthermore, the childminder explains she would seek children's views about what they enjoy and want to do more of in her setting. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. The childminder describes how she would support children to understand the rules and boundaries of her setting. In addition, she clarifies how she would encourage children to foster positive relationships, be respectful and behave well. n The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe. The childminder knows the procedures she must follow if and allegation is made against her or a household member. Moreover, the childminder describes how she encourages

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children to develop an awareness of online safety. n The childminder understands the importance of establishing positive relationships. She knows the importance of working closely with parents and other settings children attend. She describes how she would successfully share information to promote continuity of care. n The childminder demonstrates her knowledge of supporting children to lead a healthy lifestyle. She describes how she would ensure children receive opportunities to be physically active and spend time outdoors. For example, visiting the park after school. Moreover, she explains how she promotes healthy eating in her setting. She is mindful that after a busy day at school, children want to rest and relax. n The childminder keeps her training and professional development up to date. She shares best practice ideas with other childminders and carries out her own research to ensure her knowledge is current.

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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 307697 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10301503 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 5 Date of previous inspection 31 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder lives in the Great Harwood area of Blackburn, Lancashire and registered in 1986. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 9am and from 3.30pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder holds an 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 provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The inspector had discussions with the childminder about how she organises her provision and routines to meet children's individual needs. n The inspector looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications, insurance and evidence of the suitability of members of the household. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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26 October 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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26 October 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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