Childminder EY390926

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2016 12 November 2009

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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 premises are not safe and do not comply with health and safety legislation, including fire safety requirements. Risk assessments are not good enough. Children are exposed to risk because the childminder does not identify and make safe aspects of the environment that are dangerous.  The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of all assistants working on the premises. She has not provided details to Ofsted of those assistants, in order for the full suitability assessment process to be completed. Unchecked assistants are carrying out intimate care routines with children. This puts children at risk.  The childminder has a poor knowledge of safeguarding. The childminder and assistants do not have an up-to-date knowledge of child protection, to enable them to identify and respond to signs of possible abuse and neglect. This places children at risk.  The childminder has a poor understanding of the statutory requirements and her

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This provision is inadequate

responsibilities. Professional development and supervision of assistants does not focus enough on improving their personal effectiveness in teaching.  Planned activities do not take into account children's individual needs and stages of development.  Assessments of children's learning are weak. Assistants do not appropriately shape children's learning experiences. The progress check for children between the ages of two and three years is not completed.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder provides a range of outdoor activities.  Parents speak highly of the care provided to their children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 ensure that the premises are safe and comply with requirements of health and safety legislation, including fire safety requirements 03/06/2016

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 ensure that risk assessments are completed and identify aspects of the environment that need to be checked on a regular basis, when and by whom these aspects will be checked and how the risk will be removed or minimised 03/06/2016

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 ensure that children are not left unsupervised with anyone who has not had their suitability checked by Ofsted 03/06/2016

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 develop knowledge and understanding of safeguarding issues, in order to be able to identify signs of possible abuse and neglect at the earliest opportunity and know how to respond in an appropriate and timely way 03/06/2016

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 provide Ofsted with information about those working on the premises, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for each person so that suitability checks can be completed 03/06/2016

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 develop a clear understanding of roles and responsibilities, in order to improve the overall quality of the provision and the daily experiences of children 03/06/2016

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 ensure that all assistants receive support, coaching and training, in order to improve the quality of teaching and outcomes for children. 03/06/2016

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

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 use the information gained from observations to plan experiences and opportunities, which support children's stage of development and the next steps in their learning 03/06/2016

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Due Date

 develop knowledge and understanding of the requirement to assess children's progress and complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years and provide parents with a short written summary of their child's development in the prime areas. 03/06/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and the settings written documentation.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation form.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has a poor understanding of her role and responsibilities. Although she evaluates her practice, she does not identify significant areas of weakness and is unaware that she is not meeting some statutory requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted about all assistants working in the setting. She has not completed a Disclosure and Barring Service check or supplied Ofsted with the information so that suitability checks can be carried out. The childminder does not provide the assistants with support, coaching and training to support their teaching and improve outcomes for children. She and the assistants are unclear of the signs of possible abuse and the action they should take if they are concerned about a child's welfare. This puts children at risk. Children's safety is further compromised because the childminder does not ensure the premises comply with health and safety legislation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder confirms that the electrical work in the converted garage has not been completed by a qualified electrician. Furthermore, risk assessments are not effective. The smoke detector does not work. In the event of a fire, children are at risk.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The assistants do not have a good enough understanding of the age and stage of development of children. Therefore, teaching does not support the learning needs of babies and toddlers. The assistants do not interact with children, or seek to extend their learning. The childminder offers some learning opportunities for children of pre-school age. Children learn about the postal system, design and make their own postcard and are praised and encouraged by the childminder as they begin to form letters. Assessment of children's learning is weak. Planned activities are not based on accurate information gained from assessing children's learning because these processes are not good enough. The required progress check for children between the ages of two and three years is not completed and a written summary is not provided to parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is not assured due to weaknesses in leadership and management. On the day of the inspection, an assistant who has not had their suitability checked informed the inspector that her duties include changing children's nappies. This puts children at risk. Care practices are not always sensitively undertaken to support children's emotional well- being. Interactions with children during these times are minimal and not always appropriate. For example, children are referred to as 'stinky' and babies are told off if they drop food. Children develop some independence as they select activities and help to tidy toys away prior to snack and lunch time. Children behave in an acceptable manner. They follow instructions and seek to please. Children are provided with healthy and nutritious meals and snacks and have opportunities for physical play outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Younger children become restless and disinterested. Activities go on for too long and there is no clear direction or support offered to younger children. Interaction with children is poor and there are many missed opportunities to support their learning and development. They make poor progress and therefore, do not form firm foundations for future learning and the move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390926 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 849839 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Ingol, Preston. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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