Childminder EY345524

Inspection date 27 March 2019 Previous inspection date 18 September 2015

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not keep an effective written record of medication administered to children. This means children's welfare is not always assured. n The childminder does not use assessment effectively to track children's achievements clearly enough. Therefore, she is unable to recognise what progress has been made or to identify any gaps in their learning. n The childminder does not gather adequate information about children's capabilities from parents on entry.

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It has the following strengths

n Children enjoy outings to numerous community groups and activity centres. These experiences effectively promote children's social and physical development. n Children continually access toys and activities of their choice. This contributes to children being confident, independent learners. n Parent partnerships are in place. Parents comment that they are happy with the care the childminder provides. n The childminder and her assistant build strong relationships with the children, which helps them to become confident, happy learners. n The childminder provides healthy and nutritious home-cooked meals and snacks, to promote children's good health and well-being. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner, she evaluates her practice with her assistant and values input from parents to help her make improvements. n The childminder and her assistant accesses regular professional development opportunities, which helps to improve her knowledge of early years practice.

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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 a written record is kept each time medicine is administered to children, including the date, reason and who administered it, together with a record of a parent's/guardian's/carer's consent 03/04/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

make effective use of assessment to track children's progress, to recognise any gaps in learning and plan accurately for next steps in learning so that they make good progress. 10/04/2019

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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 gather information about children's capabilities from parents on entry, to ensure children's learning is supported when they first attend the setting.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at relevant times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults living and working at the home. n The inspector took account of the views of parents during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not yet have effective systems in place to accurately monitor children's progress in their learning. This means it is not clear how much progress children are making and whether gaps are appearing in their development. The childminder does not keep an effective written record of each time medication has been administered to children. Therefore, children's welfare is not assured, which has a negative impact on their well-being. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a suitable knowledge of child protection procedures. They understand what to do should they have a concern about the welfare of a child in their care. The childminder undertakes regular risk assessment checks in her home, to maintain a safe environment for children to play in. The childminder and her assistant keep up to date with further training to extend their knowledge. The

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

childminder gains parents' opinions and children's views on the quality of the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder provides activities and resources according to children's interests and observes children regularly as they play. However, she does not use this information well enough to plan for children's individual next steps in learning. The childminder does not gather adequate information from parents. This does not allow her to meet children's learning needs effectively when they first join. The quality of teaching is, generally, good. The childminder and her assistant sit alongside children and join in their play. They add additional resources and continually talk to children, providing new words to build on their language.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children's safety and well-being are compromised due to weaknesses in the way the childminder does not keep effective written records when medication has been administered to children. Therefore, this has a negative impact on their welfare. The atmosphere is welcoming and children have established secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They listen to children and allow them to make decisions and have choices. The childminder and her assistant thank children for being helpful and encourage them to be kind. This supports children's self-esteem and they feel valued. Children develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles through positive hygiene practices and healthy eating. The childminder suitably educates children with age- appropriate rules around her home. Children know not to run around indoors and the childminder promotes positive behaviour well.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children gain the basic skills that prepare them for their future learning. They are, generally, motivated, enthused and show a suitable level of concentration. However, children do not make maximum progress because their development is not effectively monitored or tracked.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345524 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10071475 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 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2015

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The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Blackburn. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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