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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good understanding of the early years learning and development requirements. She explains the importance of learning through play. The childminder explains how she will observe and monitor children's progress in order to identify any gaps in their learning and development. She describes how she will plan an ambitious curriculum for the children in her care, which will also reflect their interests. n The childminder explains the importance of completing daily checks to help identify any hazards and risks in her home. She discusses how these checks will help to ensure the premises are safe and suitable for children to access. The childminder explains how she will complete risk assessments before taking children on outings to ensure their personal safety. n The childminder demonstrates how she will reflect and evaluate her practice and provision. She is aware of the importance of self-reflection to bring about

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continued improvement. The childminder states she will evaluate the quality of her service using feedback from parents and children to identify areas to improve. n The childminder understands the importance of offering an inclusive service. She describes how she will teach children about diversity, so that all children recognise and respect differences. n The childminder speaks about the importance of supporting children's independence skills. She explains how she will teach children to do things for themselves, skills such as feeding and dressing themselves. The childminder states that she will help children to prepare for school by giving them responsibilities that include laying the table and tidying up toys and resources. n The childminder demonstrates a clear knowledge of how to support children's behaviour and emotional development. She understands and describes how she will teach children to share, be respectful and kind to one another.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes her arrangements to work in partnerships with parents and other providers. This will help to promote continuity for children and support their learning. The childminder describes information she will provide for parents, so that they are well informed about their children's current stage of development. The childminder also describes how she will support parents to help their children learn at home.

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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 EY307452 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10336946 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 May 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005, and is located in Blackburn. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector reviewed the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. The childminder explained how they keep these areas safe and suitable. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she intends to plan her curriculum. n A range of documentation was viewed including paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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18 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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