Childminder EY456980

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder is currently operating outside of the maximum number of children aged under eight years that can be cared for at any one time.  The required documentation for inspection was unavailable. This is because the childminder has them stored on her computer and the computer was not available.  The childminder has not yet completed the progress check for those children aged between two and three years, to identify any concerns in their development.  The childminder does not keep the legally required record of the names and times of attendance of children present.  The system for observing, assessing, tracking and monitoring of children's progress across all seven areas of learning is ineffective. The process lacks a cohesive approach to make sure children are achieving as well as they should be.  Partnerships with parents are not well established. They are not actively involved in their children's progress, to complement the learning taking place.

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This provision is inadequate

 Evaluation of practice is not rigorous enough to ensure that there is a strong and accurate focus on those areas requiring improvement.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a warm and caring relationship with the children, who have formed a strong attachment with her.  The home is welcoming and the childminder has a wide range of resources for children to make choices from.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 ensure all required policies, procedures and documentation required for inspection are available, including those relating to safeguarding and complaints 31/03/2016

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 ensure the progress check for children aged between two and three years is completed and a short written summary, in the prime areas, is shared with parents 31/03/2016

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 ensure documentation is in place to record the names of the children being cared for and their times of attendance 25/03/2016

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 implement an effective system for the observation, assessment and monitoring of children's progress and use this information to plan challenging experiences and to set clear next steps across all areas of learning 31/03/2016

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 ensure that partnership working with parents is used to share information about children's achievements and progress so that they receive continuity in their learning and development. 31/03/2016 To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 implement a rigorous system for the evaluation of the practice, to ensure areas of weakness are identified and clear targets are set to guide improvements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the conservatory/playroom and dining room.  The inspector discussed children's assessment and planning. The documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures were unavailable.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training certificates. Her self-evaluation and improvement plans were unavailable.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder undertook a joint observation and discussed the children's learning while they were engaged in the activities.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Arrangements for safeguarding are ineffective. The childminder has failed to ensure that she meets the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder is operating outside of her ratios. This is especially so in the older age range of children where she is caring for seven children. This exceeds the legal requirement of six children. Documentation, such as the required daily register, is not completed to ascertain the accurate picture of the number of children being minded at any one time. The required safeguarding policies and procedures are unavailable for inspection. However, the childminder does understand her role in protecting children and of the action she must take to record and report concerns. Additionally, other legally required policies and procedures are also unavailable for inspection. This is because they are stored on her computer, which is currently off the premises. Parents are not kept informed of their

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

child's assessment and are not invited to contribute to their children's learning. Monitoring of children's progress is unclear. Evaluation is weak. The childminder has not yet evaluated her provision to accurately and robustly assess her standards in order to set clear, targeted plans for improvement. This contributes to her inability to set high targets for teaching and practice. The childminder is qualified in early years. All areas of play are checked for risks and the home is safe and secure.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not effectively observe, assess and track children's progress. The arrangements for establishing children's starting points and assessing their progress are unclear. Teaching and planning are not always matched to children's individual needs because the process for identifying their next steps is weak. This is because the childminder only focuses on children's interests and does not identify the next steps to progress their learning. This means children are not helped to make the best progress. Additionally, activities do not always provide sufficient challenge for children. That said, the childminder does ask children questions to help them think about what they are doing. An example of this is when the childminder introduces colours, numbers and shapes as children play. Children are actively engaged as they make choices in the welcoming playroom.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Failure to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years has a negative impact on the childminder's ability to assess children's progress. This is because the childminder is unable to ensure that any gaps in children's achievement are identified and planned for at an early stage. As a result, the childminder lacks clarity about children who need any early intervention or external support. This is a necessary process to establish if children have a special educational need. It is unclear how the childminder works with parents to support children's individual needs. However, she uses praise well and children have formed strong bonds with her, supporting their confidence and emotional well-being. Children's self-help and independence skills are supported well by the childminder. They have many opportunities to play outdoors and learn to manage appropriate risk when playing on large play equipment.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make sufficient progress in their learning and development, although they are acquiring some skills necessary for their future learning and move to school. Children develop their speaking and listening skills as they talk with the childminder during play. They enjoy varied opportunities that support their physical development. Children attend toddler groups and mix with other children, supporting their social and personal skills. However, observation, planning and assessment require significant improvement so that children can be best supported to make good progress overall.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456980 Local authority Blackburn Inspection number 961561 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Hoddlesden, Darwen. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has an 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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