Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 29 August 2018 Previous inspection date 23 December 2014

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Met 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 does not have sufficient knowledge of the statutory requirements. She has failed to notify Ofsted of changes to people living on the premises. n The childminder does not keep the required documentation. She does not keep a written record of complaints and their outcome and she has failed to complete written records of accidents or injuries and treatment given to protect children. n The childminder cannot produce documentation to confirm she has the correct cover for transporting children in her car and fire safety arrangements are not effective. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder's knowledge of observation, assessment and planning is not secure. She does not effectively consider children's next steps in their learning to ensure they make sufficient progress. n The childminder does not ensure that the premises, including overall play space and outdoor spaces, is safe and organised effectively to support children's care, welfare,

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and learning and development. n The childminder does not share enough information with parents about how to extend individual children's learning at home. n The childminder does not accurately review the quality of her provision or include contributions from parents and carers to help her identify and address all weaknesses.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder is warm, welcoming and friendly. Children have positive relationships with her and are happy and relaxed in her care.

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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 improve knowledge of informing Ofsted of any changes to the people living on the premises 12/09/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure records of all accidents or injuries sustained to children are maintained and detail any first-aid treatment given 12/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

keep a record of complaints and their outcomes 12/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that documentation to confirm drivers and vehicles are adequately insured is available for inspection 12/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

undertake appropriate training and professional development to ensure children receive high-quality learning opportunities and experiences that take into account observation, assessment and planning for the next steps in their learning to enable them to make progress 12/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure that the premises, including overall play space and outdoor spaces, are fit for purpose, safe and suitable for the age of children cared for 12/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure fire detection equipment, such as smoke detectors are maintained in good working order to ensure the safety of children. 12/09/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n provide more precise ideas for parents to help extend children's individual learning at home n implement an effective self-evaluation process that includes the views of parents and children and accurately identifies weaknesses and areas for development to improve outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and discussed the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. Inspector Carys Millican

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of all persons currently living on the premises. She does not maintain or have available all the required documents. This does not ensure the safety and welfare of children while in her care. For example, the childminder does not complete written records of accidents and record the treatment given. She fails to keep a written record of complaints and their outcome. Although permission is obtained from parents and suitable car seats are installed, documents are not available to show that the correct cover is obtained for transporting children in her car. The childminder has not taken steps to ensure the safety of children in the case of a fire or other emergency. Although she can describe the evacuation procedure she does not regularly check that fire detection equipment is in good working order. The childminder is aware of the risks to children, however she has not taken steps

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

to rectify this and so the premises remains disorganised. Self-evaluation is weak. The childminder does not accurately reflect on her practice to help her identify and address all weaknesses. She does not obtain the views of parents and carers to help to contribute to this process. The childminder has a poor understanding of the learning and development requirements and meeting children's needs. Although the childminder has completed safeguarding training and holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate, she has not completed any professional development activities to equip her with the skills and knowledge to teach effectively and improve outcomes for children. The childminder is familiar with guidance from the Local Safeguarding Children Board. She can identify possible signs and symptoms of abuse and knows who to contact if she is concerned about any child in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

Although the childminder is qualified, the quality of teaching and the provision of purposeful and focused experiences does not fully reflect this. She does not plan activities or provide valuable play experiences that build on children's individual learning needs. The childminder does not clearly identify the relevant next steps in learning. This means that children do not get the help they need to build on future skills and so restricts the progress they make. The childminder provides some activities that occupy children. Children look at familiar books and begin to name the fruit they recognise. They use their imaginations as they play with dolls and make cups of tea. The childminder takes children to various community groups where they mix with other children and she supervises visits to indoor play facilities where they engage in physical activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The environment, toys and resources are poorly organised and the rooms are cluttered. This makes it difficult for children to access resources safely and easily. Children form suitable emotional bonds. They are happy and settled and learn how to behave appropriately with others. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns. They follow instructions, such as helping to tidy up the toys on the floor. Children's care and welfare needs are obtained from parents before they start with her. This helps the childminder to provide suitable snacks and follow children's routines. The childminder provides parents with a daily account of care routines and activities, however, she does not keep parents informed about how they can further support children's learning at home.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's safety and welfare are not fully assured. Overall, children's progress from their initial starting points is not good enough. They do not receive the support they need to make the best possible progress in their development due to the weaknesses in recognising the next steps in their learning. The poor organisation of the childminder's home hinders children's safety and overall learning experiences and development. Children do not gain the key skills they need to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning and the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307700 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10068574

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Day care type

Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 23 December 2014

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The childminder registered in 1980 and lives in Preston, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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