Childminder EY463019

This provision does not meet requirements

Children interact with other household members at the childminder's home. However, the childminder has not provided the required information to Ofsted so that suitability checks can be completed on all household members. This poses a risk to children. Children's welfare is further compromised as the childminder does not keep daily records of attendance for children. Additionally, the childminder has not recorded important information about every child in her care.

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This provision does not meet requirements

However, despite this, children are happy and settled in the childminder's care. They enter the setting calmly after school and look forward to playing alongside their friends. The childminder involves children in planning activities. For example, children excitedly talk to the inspector about visiting a local park where they 'make dens and have lots of adventures'. Children are relaxed in the setting and demonstrate they are content. For example, they ask what is for tea as they settle down to watch television after a day at school.

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This provision does not meet requirements

The childminder promotes positive behaviour, and children show that they respect one another. For example, they wait in turn to speak, rather than talking over each other. The childminder helps children with their changing feelings and emotions by talking to them and offering reassurance.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not provided Ofsted with an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check for all household members. Ofsted has been unable to complete suitability checks. This oversight by the childminder has the potential to place children at risk of harm. n The childminder does not complete a daily register of the names of the children looked after on the premises and their hours of attendance. Therefore, children's safety and welfare are at risk. n The childminder does not maintain information that must be recorded for every child in her care. In the event of an emergency, this means that the childminder does not have all the required information for every child, for example emergency contact details and who has parental responsibility. This places children at risk. n The childminder seeks the opinions of children and offers activities which support their interests. For example, children enjoy baking activities and having

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'film nights'. The childminder has a range of resources which she regularly rotates, such as construction blocks and art and craft activities. n Children have built secure attachments with the childminder. They listen carefully to her and follow instructions. They discuss among themselves the

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4 March 2020 activities they would like to do. Children's behaviour is good. n The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies areas she can develop. For example, she is currently developing the outdoor area so that children can explore the outdoors further. The childminder attends statutory training, such as first aid. She undertakes further reading to continue her professional development. n Effective partnerships are in place with parents. The childminder regularly shares information from teachers and will attend children's assemblies if parents are unable to attend. She communicates with parents through discussion and text messages. n Partnerships with teachers from local schools are in place that help to support children's needs. The childminder ensures that she reads school newsletters to keep her informed of events at school, which she can enhance in the setting. n The childminder completes daily safety checks of the environment to ensure that

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risks are minimised before children arrive each day. She identifies things in the environment which need fixing or replacing. n Healthy lifestyles are promoted. Children go on regular walks in the environment and visit the local park. The childminder prepares a meal for children after they have finished school every day. She ensures that she knows about children's dietary requirements and adapts her menus to reflect these.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has weaknesses in her understanding of safeguarding children, which potentially places children at risk. The childminder has not ensured that all household members have had a suitability check and does not keep a daily record of children's attendance. Furthermore, she does not ensure that she has important information recorded for all children in her care. The childminder is knowledgeable about some child protection issues. For example, she knows the professionals she would contact if she had concerns about a child's welfare. In addition, she understands the potential signs which may indicate that a child is at risk of being exposed to extremist views. However, overall, safeguarding is not effective.

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Due date

ensure that Ofsted is provided with the required information about household members so that the appropriate suitability checks can be carried out 13/03/2020

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Due date

4 March 2020 ensure that the following information is recorded for every child: full name; date of birth; name and address of every parent and/or carer who is known to the provider (and any information about any other person who has parental responsibility for the child); which parent(s) and/or carer(s) the child normally lives with; and emergency contact details for parents and/or carers 13/03/2020

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Due date

keep a daily record of the names of children being cared for and their hours of attendance. 13/03/2020

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY463019 Local authority Blackburn with Darwen Inspection number 10075464 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 21 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Blackburn, Lancashire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of the childminder's setting and made observations throughout the inspection of children's experiences. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to find out about the childminder's safeguarding knowledge and childcare practices. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members. n A sample of documentation was observed by the inspector. She looked at a sample of policies and procedures, information that must be recorded about every child and accident records. n The inspector spoke to children and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

4 March 2020 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

4 March 2020 regulates and inspects to 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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