Childminder in Wigan

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2015 25 January 2012

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder's appropriate childcare qualification has supported her knowledge of child development. However, the childminder has a poor knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage and self-evaluation is weak. As a result, she is not meeting a number of legal requirements, which also relate to the requirements of the Childcare Register.  The childminder has failed to maintain a current first-aid qualification and does not have a first-aid box. Risk assessments for the outdoor area are inadequate in identifying and minimising hazards. Consequently, the childminder cannot demonstrate her understanding of how to continually promote children's safety and welfare.  The childminder has limited knowledge of child protection procedures, therefore, she cannot promote children's welfare. She lacks an understanding of the correct procedures to follow should concerns arise, including any allegations against herself or

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The provision does not meet requirements

a family member. She has not considered the safe use of mobile phones and cameras as part of robust safeguarding procedures.  The childminder does not have a thorough knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements. As a result, there are no systems in place to obtain information about children's starting points, monitor children's progress and identify any gaps in children's learning. This has an impact on the childminder's ability to plan challenging activities.  The environment is clean and suitably resourced with a range of toys and equipment to meet the needs of different age groups of children.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of the importance of promoting healthy lifestyles and a healthy diet. In addition, she understands the importance of children being able to access fresh air and physical exercise on a daily basis.

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The provision does not meet requirements

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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure a paediatric first-aid certificate is obtained  ensure there is a first-aid box accessible at all times with appropriate contents for use with children  ensure risk assessments for the outdoor area identify hazards to children and demonstrate how the risks will be removed or minimised  ensure that the safeguarding policy and procedures cover the action to be taken in the event of an allegation being made against the provider or their family, and covers the use of mobile phones and cameras in the setting  increase knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements to gain the skills needed to monitor children's progress in all areas of learning from accurate starting points, in order to be able to provide challenging and stimulating activities in all areas of learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is held (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the health or safety of the children (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  ensure that an appropriate first-aid qualification is held (voluntary part of the Childcare Register)  take all necessary measures to minimise any risks to the health or safety of the children (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at policies and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector observed areas to be used for the care of children, along with furniture, equipment and toys that are to be used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observations, assessments and planning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 322581 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 819202 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in Standish, Wigan. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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