Childminder EY267577

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of significant events which are likely to affect the suitability of the childminder and of any person who cares for, or/is in regular contact with children. This means that Ofsted has not been able to assess the potential risks to children or ongoing medical suitability of the childminder and assistants associated with the provision. Notifying Ofsted is a legal requirement of the childminder's registration. n The childminder has failed to identify, assess or reduce the potential risks to children regarding changes to health. The childminder has also failed to ensure the ongoing suitability of herself and her assistant regarding changes to their health. This compromises the safety of children. n The childminder has neglected to ensure that her records for children's attendance are an accurate reflection of their actual attendance. This means she cannot be assured of children's safety in the event of an emergency.

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She explains how she checks children's existing knowledge and uses her provision to build on previous learning. The childminder makes effective use of books to support and extend children's language development. n The childminder explains how she places importance on partnership with parents. She explains the systems that she uses, such as face-to-face discussions and electronic sharing of photographs of children's learning and development with parents. The childminder speaks to school teachers to ensure that she provides continuity of older children's care and learning. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to include all children in the service that she provides. She uses her experience of caring for children with a range of additional needs, including special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder shows suitable knowledge of how to support

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This provision does not meet requirements

and manage children's behaviour sensitively and appropriately. n The childminder discusses how she checks how well children use her provision. She explains that she observes children's use of the resources she provides as they grow older and makes changes depending on children's current interests and needs.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

ensure that all those responsible for caring for minded children remain suitable 27/08/2025

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Due date

take all reasonable steps to ensure that children are not exposed to risks and demonstrate how you are managing those risks 27/08/2025

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Due date

ensure that records of attendance accurately reflect the actual attendance of children. 27/08/2025

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY267577 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10405340 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 7 Date of previous inspection 17 January 2020

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Skelmersdale. She operates all year round from 7am to 8pm, Monday to Sunday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She sometimes works with an assistant who is a household member.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder conducted a tour of the premises and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to keep children safe and follow safeguarding procedures. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the learning and development requirements. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including evidence of training and records of children's attendance. n The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she evaluates her practice and how she provides inclusive care.

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Inspection activities

21 July 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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Inspection activities

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