Childminder in Lancashire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has made progress since her last inspection and has worked hard to address the actions raised. She has attended training to deepen her knowledge and understanding and has welcomed support from the local authority. n The childminder describes her curriculum and explains what it is that she wants children to learn. She shares how she gathers information about children's starting points and how she uses this information to identify children's next steps in learning. The childminder demonstrates her ability to assess children's learning and plan a variety of experiences tailored to each child's individual needs. She understands how learning must be sequential and the action to take if she is worried about a child's development. n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates how she adopts a positive approach to managing children's behaviour. She explains the importance of talking calmly to children and how she is a role model in helping children to

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understand right from wrong and what is expected of them. She highlights the importance of positive praise and encouragement and how she will work closely with parents to ensure consistency. n The childminder has a robust understanding of her responsibility to protect children from harm. She has clear procedures in place for making referrals to appropriate agencies and is fully aware of the possible signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk. The childminder has completed relevant safeguarding training and holds a current first-aid qualification. n The childminder understands how to promote children's health and safety. She explains how children visit places of interest, such as woodlands and parks, to help them to stay active and access fresh air. Furthermore, the childminder provides children with healthy and nutritious meals and encourages toothbrushing. She continually checks all areas accessed by children to ensure

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that they are safe, secure and suitable. This includes her risk assessments for public spaces. n The childminder is aware of how to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities and children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder is committed to creating an inclusive environment, where all children can thrive. She explains the importance of working closely with other agencies, such as health partners, to ensure that children's individual needs are met and that they receive any support needed in a swift and timely manner. n The childminder shares her arrangements for reflection and self-evaluation. These include gathering the views of parents and children on a regular basis. This practice helps her to ensure that she continually provides high-quality care and education.

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This provision meets requirements

7 February 2025 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 EY498161 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10371305 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 4 Date of previous inspection 12 August 2024

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and is located in Oswaldtwistle, Accrington. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers government funded places for children aged nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises her early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector her home and discussed how she ensures that areas are safe, secure and suitable for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder her arrangements for safeguarding children. n The childminder shared with the inspector a sample of key documentation on request.

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7 February 2025 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 2025 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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