Childminder in Blackburn with Darwen

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28/03/2014 24/02/2012

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early years provision

This inspection: Not Met Previous inspection: Not Met

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The provision does not meet requirements

 This inspection was prioritised following a visit by Ofsted were the childminder received a warning letter relating to notifying Ofsted about significant events.  The childminder has little knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She has not considered how to plan for individual children's needs and does not understand why she should complete observational assessments or work in partnership with others, such as the school children attend, to ensure progress.  The childminder demonstrates an insecure knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She has not considered the use of mobile phones in the home and has not updated the procedures to include current contact information for the relevant authorities if she had concerns about a child. This compromises children's welfare.  The childminder does not maintain a current record of the children being cared for and

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The provision does not meet requirements

the precise hours of their attendance.  The childminder was unable to produce a record of suitability checks for inspection for all people living on the premises who are over the age of 16 years.  The childminder has not updated her procedures for dealing with complaints to include current contact details for Ofsted and made this available to parents.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are:  scheduled at least once in every inspection cycle – the current cycle ends on 31 July

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  scheduled at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

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 whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the voluntary and compulsory parts of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed all areas of the home used for childminding.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector engaged in ongoing discussion and asked the childminder questions to establish her understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector sampled a range of documentation including the policies and procedures and children's documentation.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed the process of self-evaluation and how the childminder monitors the provision.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2005 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her adult child and one child aged eight years in Shadsworth, Lancashire. The whole ground floor of the house and the upstairs toilet and bathroom are used for childminding. The childminder attends a toddler group and activities at the local children's centre. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis and collects children from the local schools and pre-schools. There are currently two children on roll, one of whom is in the early years age group and attends for a variety of sessions. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except Bank Holidays and family holidays. There were no children present at the time of the inspection.

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must:

 improve knowledge of the Statutory framework for the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure that all of the legal requirements are met to fully promote children's learning, development and welfare needs

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must:

 improve knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements to support individual children's progress fully by complementing their learning at school

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must:

 update the policy and procedure to safeguard children in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board. Include an explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against a member of the household and also cover the use of mobile phones and cameras in the home

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must:

 update the procedure for dealing with concerns and complaints, including correct contact details for Ofsted, and make this available to parents and/or carers

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must:

 keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance

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must:

 ensure records are easily accessible and available at the registered premises, including Disclosure and Barring Service checks for all household members.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Not Met

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actions)

The requirements for the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

 keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure there is a written statement of procedures in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep records of the following and retain them for a period of two years: a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  make the following information available to parents: copies of the written statements of safeguarding procedures and complaints procedures and Ofsted's address (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  keep and implement a written statement of procedures to be followed for the

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To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

protection of children, intended to safeguard the children being cared for from abuse or neglect (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  ensure there is a written statement of procedures in relation to complaints which relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register and which a parent makes in writing or by email (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  keep records of the following and retain them for a period of two years: a daily record of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  make the following information available to parents: copies of the written statements of safeguarding procedures and complaints procedures and Ofsted's address (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300166 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 966105 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises, which are usually the childminder’s own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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