A DARWEN childminder met the quality and standards of the early- years provision during a recent Ofsted inspection.

The judgment means the inspectors were satisfied with what they saw from Kerry Anne Bateson despite the fact there were no children present at the time.

Inspector Michelle Britch reported: “The childminder has sufficient knowledge of local procedures and understands her responsibility to protect children’s welfare.

“She has a written safeguarding procedure in place and demonstrates how she has reduced risks and hazards to children.

“The childminder offers a safe and welcoming home environment with a good range of resources and play materials. Resources are well organised so that children can select things for themselves indoors and in the garden. The childminder describes how she plans a varied and interesting range of activities for children which will support their learning across all areas of the curriculum.”