Childminder in Lancashire

Inspection date 21 January 2019 Previous inspection date 18 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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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder has failed to keep her knowledge up to date. She has an insufficient understanding of the learning and development requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n The childminder's monitoring of children's learning and development does not accurately assess the progress they are making. She does not identify all children's abilities and their next steps in learning appropriately. n The environment and activities lack stimulation. The childminder does not plan challenging experiences to support children's development or engage them effectively in learning activities. n The childminder does not complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years and provide parents with a written summary of their child's development. n The childminder does not make links with other providers involved in children's care and learning to help to ensure continuity for children. Parents are not provided with

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This provision is inadequate

enough information about children's progress to become actively involved in their learning and support children's ongoing learning at home.

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It has the following strengths

n Children are settled in the childminder's care and develop positive relationships.

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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 develop knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements to ensure that the educational programme covers all areas of learning 21/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve observation and assessment of children's learning to identify accurately their stages of development and what they need to learn next 21/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use information gained from observation and assessment to provide challenging activities and experiences to improve outcomes for children 21/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

complete the progress check for all children aged between two and three years, and provide parents with a written summary of their child's development in the prime areas of learning 21/02/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

establish a two-way flow of information with parents and other professionals to support continuity of children's learning and development at home and in other settings that children attend 21/02/2019

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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. 21/02/2019

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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 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 evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector viewed all areas of the premises used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

The childminder has a poor understanding of how children learn and lacks knowledge of how to assess their development. Assessments are limited and are not adequate to monitor and track children's progress. For instance, when the childminder carries out the compulsory progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, she only assesses children's communication and language skills. The childminder has taken up some professional development opportunities, including training to support children's emotional well-being and their speech and language needs. However, this has not been enough to improve the quality of the provision. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has updated her training in child protection and knows the procedures to follow should she be concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder does not have a written statement of procedures to be followed if she receives a complaint in writing.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

This is a breach of the requirements of the Childcare Register.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

The childminder does not obtain sufficient initial information from parents about what children already know and can do. For instance, the information collected does not cover all appropriate development levels to ensure that she can establish accurate starting points. This means that she is unable to identify and plan for children's learning needs from the very start. The childminder observes children as they play, but she does not frequently check their ongoing progress. She does not plan activities that offer enough challenge or adapt activities to meet the individual learning needs and interests of children. When babies choose to explore the paint with their hands, the childminder wipes their hands and clothes repeatedly. This prevents children from being able to develop and extend their own ideas. Children are developing some social skills as they initiate playing peekaboo behind a bowl and push the tractor back and forth with the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is inadequate

childminder. They enjoy singing together, clapping hands, to help to promote their language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not establish partnerships with the other settings that children also attend to help to provide continuity in their care, well-being and learning. She does not share ideas with parents about how they can guide their children's learning at home to help to improve their outcomes. That said, the childminder provides parents with some information about their children's activities and achievements. The environment does not provide interest and stimulation to encourage children to make their own choices in play. Children are learning to keep themselves safe as the childminder reminds them not to climb inside. They enjoy healthy, home-cooked meals and learn basic hygiene practices. The childminder is very welcoming and develops close bonds with children. They show that they are very comfortable in her care and seek her out for cuddles and reassurance.

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Outcomes for children are inadequate

Children make some progress in line with their expected ages and stages of development. However, they do not make the progress they are capable of because teaching does not focus on their individual needs and next steps for learning. This means that children are not prepared well for the next stage in development and future learning. Nevertheless, children enjoy watching the ball roll down the track as it triggers lights and sounds. This helps them to develop an early understanding of technology.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307901 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10083572 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 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 18 December 2014

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The childminder registered in 1998. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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