Cunningham, Theresa May

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2017 28 October 2014

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 keep her knowledge of wider safeguarding policies and procedures up to date. She has also failed to notify Ofsted of a change to people living in her home. Therefore, children's safety and welfare are hindered.  The childminder has failed to maintain a good standard of professional development. This has led to significant weaknesses across all aspects of her practice.  The childminder's knowledge on how to seek advice and subsequently make a referral to outside agencies is weak. This has led to significant failings in supporting children with identified gaps in their learning. Outcomes for children are poor.  The quality of the childminder's teaching is poor. Her interactions are basic and do not support children during their self-chosen play.  The childminder does not complete accurate assessments of the progress children make. This means activities are not matched well enough to support children in what

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This provision is inadequate

they need to learn next. Activities do not engage children and lack challenge.  The childminder gives little regard to the benefits of completing a process of self- evaluation. As a result, significant weaknesses in practice have not been identified.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder and children have secure attachments. Children often describe her as their best friend. They are polite and very well mannered.  Parents are encouraged to view their child's learning journal and offer their feedback.

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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

 improve safeguarding knowledge, particularly in relation to the 'Prevent' duty guidance 20/10/2017

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Due Date

 focus professional development on raising the quality of teaching and the overall quality of practice 20/10/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that procedures to support children with identified gaps in their learning are followed, including developing knowledge of the referral process to outside agencies 20/10/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that assessments are used effectively to establish accurate information of the progress children make 20/10/2017

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Due Date

 ensure that planned activities build on what children need to learn next and offer them challenge. 20/10/2017

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging with children during activities and assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector discussed the arrangements for monitoring the progress children make in their learning and the systems for planning children's play experiences.  The inspector viewed a range of policies, including safeguarding procedures. She also checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and suitability, and the suitability of other household members.  The inspector discussed the childminder's professional development and her procedures for self-evaluation.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection and took account of the written views from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has failed to keep abreast of safeguarding policies and procedures, particularly in relation to the 'Prevent' duty. Her knowledge is weak and this poses significant risks to children in her care. In addition, the childminder has failed to notify Ofsted within the required timeframe of changes to people living in her home. This is not as significant as the family members who have moved out of the home have previously undergone the required suitability checks. The childminder has a suitable knowledge and understanding of procedures to follow if concerned about possible abuse or if an allegation is made against her. The childminder's professional development is weak. She has failed to identify where further relevant training is needed to aid her overall practice and support the individual needs of each child. For example, she has not attended specific training to develop her knowledge of how to make a referral to partnership

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

agencies in order to support children's learning when needed. Her understanding of how to do this is weak. This has led to her not sourcing additional support and guidance when children in her care have specific gaps in their learning. This has a significant impact on the rate of children's development and means their outcomes are poor. The childminder has a poor understanding of the benefits of completing self-evaluation. Significant weaknesses in her practice have not been identified or addressed to help bring about swift improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The quality of the childminder's teaching is poor. At times, she interacts with children during their self-chosen activities. However, her interactions are basic. She often does not engage well with children, being preoccupied with things that she prefers to do. For example, while children cut up takeaway menus the childminder sticks pictures in their learning journals. The childminder does not plan a good range of activities based on what children need to learn next. Activities lack purpose and challenge for children. This does not support children to be enthused in play or to reach their full potential in their learning. The childminder completes assessments of the progress children make. However, the information recorded is not always accurate. Some children are underachieving in aspects of their development. For example, in their communication and language development. Although the childminder has an awareness of the gaps, due to her weak knowledge of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

the referral process, she has done very little to put any strategies in place. This means the gaps in this aspect are widening.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Identified breaches of statutory requirements have a significant impact on the safety and welfare and the learning and development of children. That said, given the lack of purposeful and challenging activities, children's behaviour is good. They are polite to the childminder and to visitors. The childminder has built suitable partnerships with parents and follows their wishes with regard to children's sleep patterns. She supports children in aspects of their personal care routines and gives reassurance when children who are toilet training have accidents. The childminder offers snacks and meals that generally support children's understanding of making some healthy food choices. Children have access to outdoor play, where they can develop some aspects of their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Overall, outcomes for children are poor. Gaps in children's learning are widening and show little signs of improvement. Children are not supported for the next stages in their learning or prepared well enough for when the time comes to move on to more formal education. Nevertheless, children learn how to use scissors safely and have opportunities to explore places outside the childminder's home, such as the seaside.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459736 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1097690 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Preston. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round, apart from bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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