Childminder EY448110

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 June 2016 4 August 2014

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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 has failed to notify Ofsted of significant events in the last year concerning his suitability to provide childcare and also regarding the suitability of his co-childminder. He has not completed a complaints record as requested by Ofsted.  The childminder has failed to address two actions raised at the last inspection. As a result, knowledge and understanding of safeguarding have not improved and the childminder still fails to maintain an attendance register.  The childminder does not consider the increased risk to children's welfare that is posed by not having access to a first-aid box at all times.  The childminder does not consistently minimise risks to children's health and safety. Children are not taught effective hygiene practice and why this contributes to their good health.  The childminder does not effectively teach children to manage their behaviour, limiting the opportunities for themselves and others to learn and make progress.

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This provision is inadequate

 Children are not assigned a key person. Additionally, the childminder does not have an adequate understanding of how to promote children's progress or monitor this and identify where progress may be weaker. Partnerships with parents are not effective in promoting children's learning.

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It has the following strengths

 Children show emotional security and confidence. They play with the resources available and show some enjoyment in doing this.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to:

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Due Date

 demonstrate a secure knowledge of how to report any allegations against you or anyone living or working on the premises to all required agencies, in line with the guidance and procedures of the Local Safeguarding Children Board 15/07/2016

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 maintain an accurate daily record of the names of children being cared for on the premises, their hours of attendance and the name of their key person 15/07/2016

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 ensure that there is a first-aid box readily accessible at all times that care is provided to children, both on the registered premises and when away from the premises for any reason 15/07/2016

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 ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to minimise risks to children, including those regarding trip hazards on the stairs 15/07/2016

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 assign each child a key person to ensure that every child's care is tailored to meet their individual needs 15/07/2016

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 keep a record of any complaints received and their outcomes 15/07/2016  improve your knowledge and understanding of the range of appropriate strategies available to tackle behavioural challenges displayed by children and put these into practice 15/07/2016

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 improve your knowledge of the learning and development requirements and obtain the skills required to deliver these effectively 15/07/2016

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 improve your awareness of good practice regarding hygiene routines and implement these consistently to meet your responsibility to improve outcomes for children by keeping them safe and well 15/07/2016

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 improve effectiveness of partnerships with parents and carers, so that they are able to promote children's learning, well-being and progress at home 15/07/2016

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 ensure that all areas of the premises used for childcare, including the outdoor area and bathroom, are fit for purpose, safe and suitable for the age of children cared for and comply with health and safety legislation, including hygiene requirements. 15/07/2016 To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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 improve the skills and knowledge needed to observe children's learning, understand their needs and identify their learning styles, so that robust assessments and monitoring of their progress can be completed from the outset of care 15/07/2016

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 provide a balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities that is purposeful and well matched to children's needs and interests. 15/07/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed an evaluation of teaching with the childminder.  The inspector and the childminder discussed how the childminder reflects on his provision.  The inspector looked at documents provided by parents to gain their views of the setting and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. The childminder does not have a sufficient understanding of what constitutes a significant event that affects his ability to care for children. This increases the risk to children's welfare. His continuing lack of knowledge of all agencies to whom any allegations about himself or the co-childminder must be referred also compromises children's welfare. An accurate record of the hours of when children are on the premises is not always made. This does not adequately safeguard children in the event of any allegations or emergencies occurring. The complaints record has not been completed. This demonstrates a poor understanding of the need to comply with requirements that help to promote children's welfare. The childminder does not reflect on his practice sufficiently to identify where legal requirements are still not met or to bring about any improvement in the quality of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not adequately work in partnership with parents to assess and promote their children's learning from the outset. The childminder does not show a secure understanding of how to accurately assess all areas of children's learning or why this is important. For example, children do not make adequate progress in developing speaking skills and the childminder does not make effective use of assessment to help tailor activities to their needs to promote this. Children frequently play without adult interaction and do not have good opportunities to develop their listening and speaking skills. The childminder does not consistently help to implement clear rules so that children learn to manage their behaviour. Some resources that children play with are damaged. For example, younger children are not effectively taught to stop putting crayons in their mouths and these are then not fit to be used to practise the skills needed before writing.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder demonstrates some knowledge of activities that help children to gain a positive awareness of diversity.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder has not considered the increased risk to children's welfare by not having access to a first-aid kit at all times, such as when walking children to and from school. This means that children cannot always be treated quickly and correctly for injuries at these times, due to a lack of first-aid resources. He does not consistently use effective hygiene practice to help minimise the risk of cross-contamination or teach children routines that support their good health and hygiene. For example, children are not always asked to wash their hands before eating. Also, items are stored on the stairs, limiting the space available for adults and children to walk up and down easily and safely. The childminder and the co-childminder work to the usual ratios of adults to children, but it is not clear who the key person is for some children. This contributes to the provision for their care and education not being sufficiently tailored to their individual needs. The

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

childminder checks sleeping children regularly for their safety. He provides nutritious foods so that children learn to enjoy a healthy diet and they have ongoing access to drinking water. Children are provided with daily opportunities for exercise and outdoor activities.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children are not making sufficient progress in all areas of learning, in preparation for school. They do not make good progress in developing speaking skills. Children do not have adequate opportunities to learn effective hygiene routines and why these are important for their well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448110 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 995997 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder lives in Padiham, Lancashire and works with a co-childminder. The childminder operates from 6.30am to 6.15pm on weekdays all year round, excluding family holidays and bank holidays. He is qualified at level 2 in childcare.

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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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