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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is able to demonstrate how she will design and implement a balanced, broad and sequenced curriculum, to help children build on their current skills and acquire new learning. n The childminder understands the importance of closely monitoring children's progress across all areas of learning. She is able to demonstrate how she will use her observations of children, alongside regular assessment, to help her plan suitable activities and experiences. She discusses how she uses these to ensure all children make the progress they are capable of. n The childminder understands how to support children's behaviour. She uses a range of age-appropriate and consistent strategies to support children to understand right and wrong. The childminder understands how the use of positive praise and encouragement supports children to develop a positive attitude to learning. n The childminder demonstrates an awareness of the importance of working in

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partnerships with parents and other professionals involved in children's care. She understands the need to share relevant information, where needed, to ensure children and their families get the support they need. n The childminder understands how to support children's health and physical well- being. She knows to provide children with healthy food, regular exercise and access to fresh air. n The childminder demonstrates how she regularly seeks the views of parents and children and uses this information to drive ongoing improvements in her setting. n The childminder has a robust understanding of her role in keeping children safe. She knows the procedure to follow and who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. She also knows the procedures to follow should an allegation be made about herself, or another adult that lives in her home. The childminder assesses the risks that may arise in her home and on outings she

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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 EY472548 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10305034 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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Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 8 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013. She operates term time only. Sessions are from 7.30am 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 provider and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector and the childminder discusses how the childminder organises her their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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7 February 2024 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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7 February 2024 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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