Mackay, Clara

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety is compromised. The childminder has not ensured that all adults living in her household are known to Ofsted. Therefore, the required suitability checks have not been undertaken.

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The provision is inadequate

The quality of education and stimulation for the children is affected by the disorganised space and limited resources, on a temporary basis, while the childminder undertakes building work. Consequently, there are some occasions where children want to use the same resources and become upset and times when they are not challenged during their free play. However, when these situations do occur, the childminder talks with children about behaviour expectations. For instance, she works with children to help them to understand when it is their turn to use the toy. This supports children to understand what is expected of them and how their actions affect others. The childminder has not notified Ofsted of a significant event.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are generally happy and settled in the childminder's care, and she knows them well. Children show that they feel safe as they sit on the childminder's lap for a cuddle. Children enjoy looking at books, and they make choices about the nursery rhymes they want to sing.

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need to do better?

n Children's welfare and safety are not assured. The childminder has not ensured that Ofsted can complete legally required suitability checks on adults living on the premises. She has also not told Ofsted about the significant building work being undertaken, which has impacted on the space available to care of the children. The childminder's understanding and implementation of statutory duties is weak. n The childminder has not organised the areas of her home she uses for childminding to meet all children's needs. She is temporarily caring for children in a different part of her house while building work is being undertaken. During this period, she does not ensure that her curriculum is ambitious or challenging enough when children play freely. This means that during this period of time children do not benefit fully from varied, meaningful and stimulating learning opportunities. n Children enjoy healthy and nutritious meals while in the childminder's care. For

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example, children are offered fish pie and pasta with vegetables. This supports children to try a wide variety of foods. n Children learn that cleanliness is important. For example, they are encouraged to wash their hands before they eat snacks. This helps children to practise good hygiene.

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need to do better?

28 November 2022 n The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to engage in outdoor play. For example, they use the garden and local park. This enables children to benefit from fresh air and exercise. n The childminder supports children to learn about the world around them. For example, she teaches them Spanish and talks to them about the weather and seasons. This helps children to develop an awareness of the wider world. n Parents leave positive reviews about the childminder. They are particularly pleased with the home cooking provided and the caring relationships that are established. n The childminder is keen to develop her skills and knowledge and seeks regular support from the local quality team. She also undertakes training on subjects like toilet training. This has helped her to improve her practice in this area. n The childminder offers children praise and encouragement. For example, she

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recognises their efforts during song time. This helps children to build their self- esteem and confidence. n The childminder supports children to build caring relationships with each other. For example, she asks older children to give younger children toys and then comments how that is thoughtful. This supports children to be kind and compassionate. n The childminder teaches children about safety. For example, she talks to children about why they are not to go up the stairs. This helps children to develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

Ofsted has not been able to carry out any of the required checks to determine suitability because the childminder has failed to inform Ofsted about an adult who lives on the premises and has done so for over a year. The childminder has undertaken safeguarding training and has a suitable knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse that she needs to be aware of. She knows how to respond if any concerns arise about the children she cares for. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow if an allegation of abuse was made against herself.

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Due date

28 November 2022 ensure that Ofsted is supplied with details of all those aged over 16 who live or work on the premises so that required suitability checks can be carried out 16/12/2022

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Due date

ensure the premises and equipment are organised in a way that always meets the needs of the children. 16/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY380888 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10265524 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 13 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Chorley. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She receives funding for the provision of free early education for children aged three years.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector considered reviews that parents had written. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

28 November 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

28 November 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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