Childminder in St Helens

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15/12/2014 05/08/2009

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early years provision

This inspection: Not Met Previous inspection: 2

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has a poor knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and self- evaluation is weak. Consequently, she is not meeting a number of legal requirements, which also relate to the Childcare Register.  The childminder is not sufficiently knowledgeable about the seven areas of learning and the ways she should plan and assess for children's learning. This has an impact on her ability to effectively promote children's learning.  The childminder is not aware of the requirement to undertake a progress check for children between the ages of two and three years.  The childminder has a poor knowledge of safeguarding issues, therefore, she lacks understanding of the correct procedures to follow should child protection concerns arise. In addition, she has not ensured a written safeguarding statement is in place and shared with parents as required by the Childcare Register.  The childminder demonstrates a sound understanding of how to support children to

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The provision does not meet requirements

develop healthy lifestyles. This includes promoting healthy eating and good hygiene practices. She discusses her arrangements to encourage active play and suitable steps are in place to assess the potential risks, which may arise in her home, so as to protect children.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to working with parents to support children's individual care needs. She demonstrates suitable procedures for promoting children's behaviour. Equipment and daily routines are organised to engage children and offer them various opportunities to be independent and active learners.

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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 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 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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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 and the childminder toured the areas of the home where childcare is to be provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector and the childminder discussed and looked at toys, books and equipment that she intends to use across the playrooms and in the garden.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed and looked at policies and documents that the childminder will use when caring for children and checked the arrangements for first aid.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed and looked at resources intended for use by minded children and how the childminder plans to deliver the educational programmes.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed and checked evidence of suitability of the childminder and household members.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 1974 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband in a house in Eccleston, an area of St.Helens. The ground floor, which includes two adjoining playrooms and a downstairs toilet are used for childminding. The rear garden is available for outdoor play. The childminder attends local toddler groups on a regular basis. She takes children out to local parks, shops and the library on a regular basis. The childminder collects children from the local schools and nurseries. There were no children on roll at the time of the inspection. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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must:

 update knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage, in order to meet all statutory responsibilities and consider the individual needs, interests and stage of development of each child, using this information to plan a challenging and enjoyable experience for each child in all areas of learning and development

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must:

 develop knowledge and understanding on how to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years, so that children's development is supported and parents are provided with a summary of their child's progress within the prime areas

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must:

 devise and implement a policy and procedures to safeguard children which is in line with the guidance and procedures of the relevant Local Safeguarding Children Board and include an explanation of the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against the childminder or a family member

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must:

 gain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues, in order to be able to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect, and to understand and respond appropriately following guidance set by the Local Safeguarding Children Board.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are

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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)  attend child protection training to gain an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues and act on any indications that a child may be suffering from harm (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  make available to parents copies of the written statements of safeguarding procedures and complaints procedures (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  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 (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  make available to parents copies of the written statements of safeguarding procedures and complaints procedures (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. We re-inspect nurseries and pre-schools judged as requires improvement within 12 months of the date of 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

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Grade Judgement Description

is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. Met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not met There were no children present at the time of the inspection. 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 323034 Local authority St. Helens Inspection number 872167 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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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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