Childminder in Lancashire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder intends to implement an ambitious curriculum for children that focuses on the prime areas of learning. She explains how she will use children's interests to plan activities that will help them engage in play and learning. She demonstrates a good understanding of child development and how she will support children to acquire the skills they need as they transition to school. n The childminder is able to discuss how she will use observation and assessment to identify any gaps that children may have in their learning. She is aware of the importance of working with parents to understand children's individual needs. She plans to work with other professionals to ensure that all children receive the support they need to make good progress. n The childminder will have a strong focus on supporting children's communication and language skills. She will talk with children, teach new vocabulary, read

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stories and take part in song and rhyme sessions. She will encourage children to make their needs known and to become confident communicators. This will support children in their speaking and confidence as they communicate with others. n The childminder has considered how she will promote healthy lifestyles. She will offer a range of healthy snacks, children will go on daily walks and they will access the outdoors every day. She intends to promote good oral health through the promotion of brushing teeth. Children will have opportunities to build their physical skills through visiting the park and local playgroups. This will help build children's confidence in their physical skills. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she will be a positive role model, teach children about rules and boundaries and encourage children to consider the feelings of others. She explains how she will

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work with parents to offer a consistent approach for children. This will help children to understand how to treat others with kindness and respect. n The childminder demonstrates that she values continuous professional development. She ensures that she attends all mandatory training and keeps abreast of any changes. For example, she completes regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge updated. The childminder intends to undertake daily safety checks to help keep the environment safe for children. She has recently attended training on supporting children with their early literacy skills. She intends that training will help her develop her knowledge so that this will have a positive impact on the children she will provide care for.

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10 April 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 EY454339 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10376024 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 14 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Preston. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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 The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder intends to organise their early years provision and how the curriculum will support children's development. n The inspector talked with the childminder about her understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare and learning and development. n The inspector toured the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder to continue to work with children.

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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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10 April 2025 10 April 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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