Childminder in Lancashire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her duty of care to children and her responsibility to protect children from harm. She completes regular safeguarding training to develop her skills and keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder knows the procedures she would follow if she had concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder understands the importance of undertaking regular risk assessments to minimise potential hazards and support the environment being safe for children. n The childminder demonstrates an understanding of how she would plan and implement an effective curriculum to meet the needs of children in her care. She states that she would observe children, identify areas where they may need support and plan activities to help them progress well in their overall development. The childminder discusses how she will support children to be independent and resilient in preparation for starting school.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles. Through discussion, she states that she values outdoor learning, giving children lots of opportunities to build their physical skills, access fresh air and exercise. She intends to offer children healthy snack menus and offer cooking activities so children can learn about healthy eating. n The childminder has clear strategies in place for promoting positive behaviour. She explains how she will be a good role model for children and offer consistent praise and encouragement. She will help children to understand their emotions and consider the needs of others. She states that she will have clear boundaries and have high expectations for children's behaviour. n The childminder values partnership working with parents and other professionals. She recognises that sharing information and working collaboratively supports children to receive a consistent approach from all their

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carers. The childminder is able to discuss how she will promote home learning and share information with teachers as children prepare to start school. n The childminder enjoys continued professional development and accesses a range of training opportunities to update and refresh her knowledge. Since her last inspection, the childminder has attended training on supporting children's problem-solving skills and understanding language development. She intends to use this knowledge to consistently develop her teaching skills.

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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 EY500542 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10335853 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 0 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Clitheroe. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an early years qualification at level 2.

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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 their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder intends to organise their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

11 June 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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