Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2018 28 July 2014

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not take all necessary steps to safeguard children. She does not keep all medication securely stored and out of the reach of children.  The childminder has a poor understanding of the most recent safeguarding legislation to protect children from harm and potential abuse.  The childminder does not have secure knowledge of, or clear understanding of how to implement the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The childminder does not display her certificate of registration.  The childminder has not obtained all the information she requires to support children's safety, care and welfare needs.  The childminder does not keep a record of the attendance of children cared for on the premises.  The childminder has a suitable selection of play materials and resources. These are available for children and cover the areas of learning for children of different ages.

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The provision does not meet requirements

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 whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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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

 ensure all medication is securely stored and out of reach of children 27/04/2018

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Due Date

 improve understanding of the most recent safeguarding legislation to protect children from harm and potential abuse 10/05/2018

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Due Date

 improve knowledge and understanding of how to implement the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage 10/05/2018

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Due Date

 display the certificate of registration 27/04/2018  obtain all the information required to support children's safety, care and welfare needs 27/04/2018

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Due Date

 keep a record of the attendance of all children cared for on the premises. 27/04/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the resources available for children and looked at all areas of the childminder's home, including the outdoor area and restricted areas not used for childminding purposes.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she will meet children's individual needs and her understanding of the learning and development requirements.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.  The inspector viewed all documents, policies and procedures and discussed with the childminder her knowledge of maintaining records and obtaining and sharing information with parents, and when she must inform Ofsted.  The inspector checked the suitability of the household and discussed self-evaluation and professional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307862 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 1134892 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1986 and lives in Heysham, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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