Childminder in Lancashire

Not met (with actions)

Previous inspection Not Met (with actions)

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This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder has failed to act on and improve her knowledge and understanding of how to implement the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. However, she has taken appropriate steps to maintain children's care, safety and welfare since the last inspection. n The childminder has a poor understanding of the prime and specific areas of learning. She has very little understanding of the educational programmes and the range of activities that she will provide to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning. n The childminder does not have high expectations for what children can achieve. She has a weak understanding of the skills that children are expected to have attained by the end of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder has a poor knowledge of child development and the different ways that children learn and develop. She does not understand how to show

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This provision does not meet requirements

regard for the characteristics of effective teaching and learning when planning for and guiding children's learning. n The childminder has little knowledge of the progress check for children aged between two and three years. She is unaware of her responsibility to provide parents with a short written summary of the progress that children are making across the prime areas of learning. n The childminder understands her role and responsibility to protect children from harm. She has completed a broad range of safeguarding training to improve her knowledge. The childminder is alert to the signs and symptoms of abuse. She has a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow to protect children's welfare. Safeguarding policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and updated in line with any new legislation. n The childminder minimises risks within her home. For instance, she ensures that medication is stored securely and out of reach of children, to help to keep them

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This provision does not meet requirements

safe. The childminder keeps accurate records of children's attendance. She displays information for parents to see, such as her registration certificate. n The childminder understands the value of engaging children in regular exercise. For example, she suggested taking children for walks along the promenade and playing football on the beach, to help to promote their good health. n The childminder knows how to promote positive behaviour. She discussed the importance of teaching children to respect others, to be kind, to play games according to the rules and to adopt good manners.

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This provision does not meet requirements

20 January 2022 There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the prime and specific areas of learning and development 03/02/2022

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Due date

develop an understanding of the educational programmes and how to promote children's learning and development across the seven areas of learning 03/02/2022

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Due date

develop higher expectations for what children can achieve, and obtain a greater awareness of the skills that children are expected to have attained by the end of the early years foundation stage 03/02/2022

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Due date

gain a better understanding of the different ways that children learn and develop, and use this knowledge to guide and plan for children's learning 03/02/2022

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the progress check for children aged between two and three years. 03/02/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307862 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10193716 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 5 Date of previous inspection 26 April 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Heysham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that are intended to be used by children and discussed the range of toys and resources available. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to establish her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. n A range of documents were viewed by the inspector, including a record of the childminder's qualifications and training, policies and procedures, and health and safety records. The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all individuals living at the premises.

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Inspection activities

20 January 2022 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

20 January 2022 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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