Childminder EY461531

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 July 2016 13 March 2014

p.1

This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

p.1

The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has taken some suitable action to address the weaknesses identified at her last inspection. However, the management of her provision is weak and some legal requirements are not met. She has not maintained or developed some required knowledge and skills to help her continually improve.  The childminder has a clear understanding of most of the records she is required to keep, however, many of her documents were not available for inspection, including recent records of attendance. She does not fully understand the requirement to obtain information about parental responsibility associated with each child. Additionally, she has not fully checked the accuracy of the information held.  The childminder has not maintained her understanding of safeguarding issues, including how to respond to concerns regarding abuse and allegations made about herself.  The childminder understands how to promote children's health and well-being. She

p.1

The provision does not meet requirements

describes secure admission arrangements. These have been carefully thought through and give time for children to build relationships and for parents to share information about each child's care needs and learning so far.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of the educational programmes and ways to help promote individual children's learning and development. She observes what children can do and tracks this against developmental guidance. She uses the information to plan how to provide specific activities which help every child progress further.  Arrangements to work in partnership with parents and other professionals are in place. These include sharing routine progress summary reports and also the required progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder understands how to help children develop the skills they need to be ready for school. She provides consistent routines and community activities, such as

p.1

The provision does not meet requirements

toddler play sessions, music and library groups, to provide language-rich activities and social experiences. She uses these as ways to help children develop social confidence and independence.  The childminder provides a suitably safe place for children to play and learn. Her home is clean and well maintained. The designated playroom is equipped with attractive play materials. She carries out risk assessments of the house and garden and puts in place measures to minimise potential hazards. She has maintained public liability insurance. 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

p.1

The provision does not meet requirements

whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

p.2

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:

p.3

Due Date

 ensure all required records are kept, including details of who has parental responsibility for each child, their hours of attendance, that records are accurate and that they are available for inspection at all times 30/08/2016

p.3

Due Date

 ensure an up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding issues. This must include the ability to respond appropriately to concerns about abuse or neglect and any allegations in a timely way. 30/08/2016

p.3

Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder relating to her knowledge and understanding of the requirements for safeguarding and welfare, and learning and development.  The inspector discussed with the childminder and checked records to demonstrate how she had addressed the actions raised at her last inspection.  The inspector observed the areas of the home used for childminding, including the designated playroom and integral toilet facilities, the kitchen, lounge, dining room and the outdoor area.  The inspector looked at available documents, such as the childminder's insurance and training certificates, children's information records and local authority visit reports.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY461531 Local authority Wigan Inspection number 1043737 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2014

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Ashton-in-Makerfield. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 2.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

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

p.5