Childminder 301649

Inspection date 17 August 2018 Previous inspection date 28 March 2018

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Inadequate 4 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Inadequate 4

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The provision is inadequate

n The childminder has not taken enough action since the last inspection to improve the quality of care and learning and raise outcomes for children. Gaps in her understanding and practice have a significant impact on children's safety, welfare and learning. n The childminder does not have a current paediatric first-aid certificate. Her assistant, who is left alone with children at times, does not hold a paediatric first-aid certificate. n The childminder does not ensure that assistants have a thorough understanding of the safeguarding policies and procedures to ensure children's safety and welfare. n The childminder is not aware of the 'Prevent' duty and her responsibilities to report concerns. She does not have systems in place to ensure that she is alert to possible concerns in the child's life at home. n The childminder does not monitor her assistant or provide support, coaching and training to ensure they can implement their roles and responsibilities effectively.

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The provision is inadequate

n The childminder does not fully promote good health or support children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene practice. n The childminder does not does not consider children's individual learning needs and interests, to motivate them to learn and make the progress of which they are capable. n The childminder does not have a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints. This is a breach of the Childcare Register requirements.

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It has the following strengths

n Parents say they are happy with the service provided and comment on the progress their children have made, particularly those with English as an additional language.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

The provision is inadequate and Ofsted intends to take enforcement action: We will issue a Welfare Requirements Notice requiring the provider to: Due date obtain a current paediatric first-aid certificate and ensure this is maintained at all times 10/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that all assistants who have sole charge of children at any time hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate 10/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure all assistants have a thorough understanding of the safeguarding policies and procedures, so they can fulfil their roles and responsibilities, to keep children safe from harm 10/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop knowledge and understanding of the government's statutory 'Prevent' duty guidance 10/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

implement effective monitoring and supervision for assistants to ensure they have a robust understanding of their roles and responsibilities, improve their knowledge and understanding, and maintain their continued professional development 10/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve practice to promote good health and hygiene, in particular, to ensure children are supported to understand good food hygiene 10/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

develop knowledge of the possible indicators that may suggest concerns that a child's life may be at risk of harm, outside of the setting. 10/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date provide children with challenging and stimulating opportunities that also focus on their individual abilities and interests 10/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a written statement of procedures to be followed in relation to complaints which a parent makes in writing or by email. 10/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and experiences available to the children. n The inspector observed interactions between children, the childminder and her assistant, and spoke to the children. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector sampled documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her assistant, policies and procedures, and children's development records. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder demonstrates a poor capacity for improvement. Actions set at the previous inspection have not been fully met and she does not have sufficient knowledge of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. As a result, there are breaches to several legal requirements for registration on the early years register and Childcare Registers. Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder does not have knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance. She is not aware of the indicators that a child or family may be at risk of being drawn into extreme behaviours or views. The childminder also lacks understanding of possible issues in the child's life outside her setting. She does not have systems in place to ensure she can monitor any concerns. The childminder does not ensure that her assistant is competent, receives the necessary training and has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities. He does not

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

take an active role in children's care and learning. The assistant is not aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse or what to do should he have concerns about the welfare of a child. He does not know the action to take in the event of an allegation being made. At times, the assistant is left in sole charge of children while the childminder takes older children to and from school. However, the childminder has not ensured her assistant holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate, as required. The childminder has not updated her own paediatric first-aid certificate, which lapsed in 2016. This all places children at significant risk of harm. The childminder does not monitor and effectively support children's development to help them to make good progress. She does not use her assessments and planning to ensure children have challenging learning experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Although the childminder does observe and assess children's current level of development, she does not take this into account when planning activities. She does not provide children with challenges that consider their individual interests or focus on closing the gaps in their learning. This means that some children quickly lose interest in activities and they have limited alternatives available to them to make independent choices about resources that interest them. Nevertheless, the childminder does talk to children during activities, such as naming body parts during a painting activity. This helps them develop their communication skills, particularly the children who have English as an additional language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management significantly compromise children's safety and well-being. Additionally, the childminder does not implement effective routines to promote the good health of children. Children sit directly on the kitchen floor to eat their meals. They drop food from the bowls onto the floor then pick it up and eat it. This puts children at risk of infection and does not support children's understanding of the importance of good hygiene. Children do eat healthy, nutritious meals and snacks. Children feel secure and confident with the childminder and seek her out for comfort. Parents comment that she supports their children's routines well.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children do not make the progress they are capable of because of the weaknesses in the teaching and planning arrangements. This means that some children are not acquiring all the skills required in preparation for their next stage of learning. Despite this, children do learn some skills. They develop friendly relationships, share and take turns with each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 301649 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10057107 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 28 March 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1998. She operates all year round, working flexible hours from Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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Registers

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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