Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection report for early years provision

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Unique reference number EY236417 Inspection date 18/02/2010 Inspector Cynthia Walker

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Type of setting Childminder 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It rates council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection. If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . You may copy all or parts of this document for non-commercial educational purposes, as long as you give details of the source and date of publication and do not alter the information in any way.

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Royal Exchange Buildings St Ann's Square Manchester M2 7LA

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T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

There were no children on roll 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 children on roll, 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 if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Introduction

Please see our website for more information about each childcare provider. We publish inspection reports, conditions of registration and details of complaints we receive where we or the provider take action to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 2002. She lives with her partner and three children aged eight, six and four years old in the Mereclough area of Burnley. Minded children are able to access the whole of the ground floor of the property with the exception of the main bedroom and study. Children do not have access to an outdoor play area within the setting, however, they are regularly taken on outings and walks, including trips to the park.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register, and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There were no children within the early years age range present during the visit.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder does not meet all the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Although the childminder demonstrated through discussion a range of activities which she would use to support children's learning, her knowledge of the learning and development requirements is limited which has a significant impact on children's ability to make progress in all areas of learning. The childminder has a reasonable understanding of the use of observational assessment to record the children's progress and achievements. However, she lacks the knowledge of how to analyse this information to plan and provide experiences appropriate to each child's development.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder is not promoting the welfare of children as requirements which have a significant impact on children are not being met. She has not maintained her public liability insurance to promote children's safety within the home. The childminder demonstrates some understanding of keeping children safe by identifying the hazards within her home, however, there is no record of risk assessment to identify action of how these risks will be minimised for the home or outings. She has a sound understanding of child protection to enable her to appropriately safeguard children.

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The overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has implemented a wide range of policies and procedures which she shares with parents and carers. Discussions with parents and carers as children begin their care enables the childminder to develop an understanding of the individual children's backgrounds and needs. Although the childminder is aware of the areas needed to improve her practice, she has not responded to the action raised at the previous inspection to improve her understanding of the observational assessment, which indicates the capacity to maintain continuous improvement is insufficient.

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Compliance with registration requirements

In order to continue to meet the requirements of registration, the registered person must take the following action by the specified date: This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006  improve knowledge and understanding of observational assessment in order to provide experiences which are appropriate to each child’s stage of development as they progress towards the early learning goals (Organisation) 15/04/2010

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Compliance with registration requirements

 improve the documentation by keeping a written record of the risk assessment which identifies aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis to ensure outdoor and indoor spaces, furniture, equipment and toys are safe and suitable for children (Suitable premises, environment & equipment) 17/03/2010

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Compliance with registration requirements

 ensure that public liability insurance for the provision is in place (Suitable premises, environment & equipment) (Also applies to both parts of the Childcare Register) 18/02/2010 This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Not Met (with actions)

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The registered provider does not meet the requirements of the compulsory and or voluntary part/s of the Childcare Register.

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Insurance) 18/02/2010

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

To comply with the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register, the registered person must take the following action/s by the specified date:

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

 take action as specified in the early years section of the report (Insurance) 18/02/2010

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