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Early years · Childminder inspection (EIF, requirements met)

Childminder 308037

Inspected 15 Nov 2018 · URN 308037

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  • Inspection date verified

    15 Nov 2018

  • Inspectors verified

    Daphne Carr

  • Early years verified

    Good

  • Overall effectivenesssingle source

    Not met

  • Previous overall verified

    Good

  • Name on report verified

    Childminder report

  • URN verified

    308037

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  • OverallNot met
  • Early yearsGood

10% of comparable inspections in the last three years were graded Not met (3,163 inspections).

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−15Mixedmore positive than 63% of reports of this type graded Not met
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Praiseeffectivelysafe
Criticismconcernsnot clear

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  • Findings11w0
  • What needs to improve429w−15

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Pages
4
Words of findings
428
about usual (typical 401)
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Hard
Flesch 43, typical 46
Average sentence
19 words
Next steps
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typical 8
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Findings 1%What needs to improve 53%About the inspection 46%

Full report text

Inspection date 15 November 2018 Previous inspection date 27 May 2015

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder does not meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She does not hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder does not keep her knowledge of safeguarding practice up to date with government guidelines. She does not have a clear understanding of the wider aspects of safeguarding, such as an awareness of the signs that children are being drawn into extreme behaviours or views. n The childminder does not understand the requirement to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. n The childminder does not reflect on her practice effectively to ensure that all legal requirements are met. n The childminder has a suitable knowledge of how to monitor children's progress and explains how she intends to tailor activities to individual children's needs. n The childminder recognises the benefit of working in partnership with parents. She

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This provision does not meet requirements

intends to share information with them to help to promote continuity in children's learning. n The childminder explains how she intends to provide an inclusive service and manage children's behaviour.

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This 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 Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure that a current paediatric first-aid qualification is held and maintained 15/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

gain up-to-date knowledge and understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015 to enable concerns about extreme views to be dealt with in an appropriate manner 15/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge and understanding of the requirement for the progress check for children aged between two and three years. 15/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programme for children and undertake assessment of their development. n The inspector checked the evidence of suitability of the childminder and other members of her household. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the systems she has in place to keep children safe. n The inspector viewed the areas where childminding will take place and had a discussion about the resources that the childminder will provide.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 308037 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10059982 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 6 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 27 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in Croston, Lancashire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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