Childminder EY343845

Inspection date 3 June 2019 Previous inspection date 8 April 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This provision is inadequate

n Children's safety is compromised because the childminder's awareness of child protection is weak. She is unaware of the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern or an allegation. n The processes for ensuring the requirements are met are ineffective, which compromises children's safety. The childminder has not ensured required documents, such as the progress check for children aged between two and three years, are available for inspection. Furthermore, she does not record children's date of birth, address, parents' details or information about who has parental responsibility. n The childminder does not consistently obtain written consent from parents before administering medication to children. This weakness compromises children's health. n Children's health is further compromised because some snacks are extremely unhealthy. For example, children are allowed chocolates at breakfast time.

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This provision is inadequate

n Four-year-olds are not making consistently good progress in their mathematical development. Although children have access to different shapes, such as three- dimensional shapes, they are not taught the names of these basic shapes. n All children, including babies, have fewer opportunities to explore technology as part of their learning. They have access to lots of electronical resources. However, most resources do not have batteries, which means children cannot acquire basic skills, such as investigating and operating mechanical toys.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder and her co-childminder have built strong relationships with children, which gives them a good sense of belonging.

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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 children are provided with consistently healthy snacks 17/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

improve knowledge of child protection procedures, including the procedures to follow in the event of an allegation, so that any concerns are reported in a timely manner 17/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

make sure records, such as the required progress check for children aged between two and three years, are readily available for inspection 17/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

obtain and record information about children, including their date of birth, address, parents' details and information about who has parental responsibility 17/06/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

obtain clear written consent from parents before any medication is administered to a child. 17/06/2019

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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 increase children's opportunities to learn about technology and how it can be used for different purposes n have high expectations of what four-year-olds can achieve to enhance further their awareness of shape, space and measure.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n This inspection was carried out following the risk assessment process. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder and children throughout the inspection. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she evaluates her practice. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she meets the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector spoke to one parent. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including child protection policies. Inspector Tricia Graham

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has failed to meet a number of requirements, which puts children at risk. Although the childminder has accessed recent training on child protection, she does not demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder has not maintained required records due to poor management of her provision. Overall, the quality of practice has declined. The childminder works alongside her co-childminder and an assistant. This arrangement works reasonably well in practice. For example, they take shared responsibility for planning children's activities and they are deployed effectively to meet children's needs. However, the childminders' self-evaluation is overly generous and they have failed to identify emerging gaps in practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The quality of teaching and learning is variable. Although the childminder observes and assesses children's capabilities, she does not ensure activities are consistently challenging. For example, older children are not challenged in their mathematical development. However, where teaching is strong, children are engaged and develop their own ideas. During the inspection, children played cooperatively and developed their creativity as they constructed different modes of transport. They celebrated their achievements as they proudly declared they had made an aeroplane and a car.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Children's welfare is not assured due to weaknesses in safeguarding. Children are provided with some wholesome meals and snacks, such as casseroles and fresh fruit. However, they eat chocolate at breakfast time, which affects their awareness of a healthy diet. Children have some opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, they use a range of tools, such as scissors, which help them to develop their fine-motor skills. The childminder has also purchased left-handed scissors so children who need a little more help can practise their cutting skills at home. Parents welcome the childminder's support and state that they are kept up to date on their children's learning. The childminder and her co-childminder have built strong relationships with children, which gives them a good sense of belonging. The childminder offers lots of cuddles and reassurance, which work particularly well for children who are poorly.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Children are not achieving as much as they could due to weaknesses in teaching. For example, children show little interest in technology and their awareness of shape, space and measure is limited. However, children gain some important skills in preparation for school. They are proficient with their self-care skills. Children are also confident communicators. For example, they engaged in meaningful discussions about their trip to the barbers. Children also show respect for their friends as they listen attentively to each other. The childminder gives children lots of praise and encouragement. As a result, children are well behaved and develop good levels of confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY343845 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10108940 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 8 April 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Accrington, Lancashire. She operates Monday to Thursday all year round, from 7.30am to 5pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder and an assistant. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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