Macpherson Nina Louise

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 April 2018 18 March 2016

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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 Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has not maintained continuous improvement. She is in breach of a number of requirements which have a significant impact on children's well-being. She does not make sure the premises and overall floor space are fit for purpose and suitable for the number of children being cared for.  The childminder does not take reasonable steps to make sure children, staff and others living on the premises, are safe in case of a fire.  The childminder does not organise the premises in a way that meets the needs of children. She has a poor understanding of the indoor space requirements.  The childminder has not considered potential risks of caring for newborn lambs and allowing pets to roam freely in the kitchen.  The childminder does not understand her responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998. She does not know the actions to take when keeping information about children.  There is a lack of space provided for children to play, explore and to follow their

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This provision is inadequate

interests. This reduces the opportunities for children to achieve a good level of learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder and her assistant observe children at play. They share relevant information with parents which helps them to continue children's learning at home.  Children develop friendly relationships with adults and each other. They are learning to share, take turns and consider the needs of others.

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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

 make sure the premises and overall floor space are fit for purpose and suitable for the age and number of children being cared for 27/04/2018

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Due Date

 make sure appropriate fire detection and control equipment is put in place, such as smoke alarms 27/04/2018

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Due Date

 improve understanding of the indoor space requirements and organise the premises in a way that provides children with sufficient space to meet their needs 27/04/2018

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Due Date

 ensure that sufficient consideration is given to the risks associated with pet and animal care so as to promote children's health and well-being effectively 27/04/2018

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998, to ensure information kept about children is stored securely and confidentially. 27/04/2018

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Due Date

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage the provider must:

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Due Date

 make sure children have enough space to play and explore, to follow their interests and to achieve a good level of learning. 27/04/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection and took account of the written views of parents, which were provided by the childminder.  The inspector evaluated a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and training. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the assistant and adults living on the premises.  The inspection was carried out following Ofsted's risk assessment process.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has not met a number of safeguarding and welfare requirements. This presents a significant risk to children's safety. The childminder and her assistant care for up to 12 children in one room of the house, that being the lounge. Although she meets ratio requirements, she has not considered space requirements. The lounge contains large pieces of furniture, which significantly limits the space available to children. During the inspection the play of the six children present was restricted by the lack of space. The childminder does not have appropriate fire detection and control equipment in place, such as smoke alarms. This does not keep children or adults safe in case of a fire. The childminder is caring for newborn lambs, kept in the kitchen. She has not assessed the risks this practice has to children's welfare and health. The childminder does not know her responsibilities to make sure information about

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

children is kept confidentially and securely, such as photographs stored on a camera. That said, the childminder works alongside the assistant and provides sufficient coaching and support. As part of their professional development, the childminder and her assistant have completed training in child protection and first aid. They know the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of abuse.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not always provide children with enough space to freely play and explore. As a result, children's learning opportunities are not always good. For example, children enjoy selecting from the play resources and toys provided. However, after choosing a wooden house to play with, children have no floor space to explore this toy. As a result, children struggle to follow their own ideas and quickly lose interest in their chosen task. The childminder and her assistant do show interest in what children say and do. They ask lots of questions and encourage children to share their experiences at home. The childminder engages well with children, monitors their progress and builds upon what children already know. For example, while playing a football game she helps children to count, recognise numbers and to understand that five is more than one.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management significantly compromise children's well-being. Children lack space to sleep without being interrupted. Their health and safety is not promoted because the childminder does not assess and minimise risks within the home. Nevertheless, adults give children clear guidance about what is acceptable behaviour. While playing games, children cooperate with each other, share and take turns. Children follow suitable hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating their lunch which reduces some risk of cross-infection. They are learning the importance of having a healthy diet. For example, children enjoy fruit and salad items at lunchtime, which are provided by their parents. They ask the childminder for a drink when they are thirsty.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children do not make good enough progress in their learning and development. A lack of space results in children becoming disinterested and learning opportunities are lost. That said, they do develop some skills needed for the next stage in their learning and for school, when the time comes. Children are confident talkers. They use language to ask questions and to share their thoughts and ideas. Children develop their early writing skills. They concentrate well as they write their name and sound out letters of the alphabet. Children explore books and enjoy reading their favourite story.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY216760 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1133676 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 March 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Earls Barton, near Northampton. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am to 7.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for the bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder and her assistant both hold appropriate qualifications at level 3. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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