Childminder in Lancashire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

Children's safety and well-being are compromised. The childminder does not keep up to date with the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child. She does not have adequate knowledge and understanding of the legal requirements of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). The childminder has not ensured that vehicles used to transport children are adequately insured. In addition, the childminder is unaware of the requirement to complete assessments for children aged between two and three years.

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The provision is inadequate

Interactions between the childminder and children are of high quality. They understand the childminder's high expectations of them and follow requests and instructions promptly. The childminder naturally models the language of thinking and allows children time to make their own suggestions and predictions. Children enjoy making play dough. They carefully scoop ingredients into the measuring cup as the childminder models simple mathematical language. Children skilfully pour and mix the ingredients and ask for more flour as their dough becomes sticky. They are confident and eager to have a go and show high levels of concentration and curiosity within activities. Children have developed secure attachments with the childminder and feel safe.

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need to do better?

n Leadership and management is weak. The childminder was not aware that her car insurance did not cover business use until this was pointed out by the inspector. She does not understand the requirements of the EYFS. The childminder is aware of the weakness within her knowledge and understanding. However, she has not taken steps to develop strategies to address this. Furthermore, the childminder has not accessed training to support her practice. For example, training about safeguarding children. As a result, the childminder is not ensuring that she has the knowledge and understanding to meet the legal requirements to keep children safe. n The childminder is unaware of the requirement to complete a progress check on children aged between two and three years and that this must be discussed with parents. She does not understand that she must also encourage parents to share this information with other relevant professionals. This does not ensure

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need to do better?

that children with emerging concerns regarding their development are identified in order to receive the early intervention they need to reach their full potential. n The childminder demonstrates suitable knowledge of learning and development. For example, she understands that children need strong hand muscles before they are ready to write. The childminder offers a rich and varied curriculum that naturally provides children access to the seven areas of learning. As a result, children are making good progress.

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21 February 2023 n Children are happy and settled. They confidently ask the childminder for help as they struggle to complete an activity with stacking cups. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement to have a go, and they show delight as they complete it independently. Children try to identify an animal picture that is upside down; they are told by the childminder 'that will be complicated for you' but thrive on the challenge. They quickly realise why and turn it round and shout 'kangaroo' in delight. Children are developing resilience and take pride in their achievements due to the childminder's effective care practice. n Children are learning about the world around them, for example, through woodland walks to collect sticks and trips to the park to run up and down hills. A weekly trip to the library for group story time is supporting children to sit and listen to a story and meet new people. At the end of the visit, they choose books

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to enjoy with the childminder over the week. This is developing a love of reading.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. However, she is unaware of the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child. This puts children at risk as the childminder does not know how to quickly raise concerns to the appropriate agencies. In addition, she does not know the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against her.

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Due date

develop and implement strategies to effectively access and understand the welfare and safeguarding requirements of the EYFS 20/04/2023

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Due date

ensure that vehicles used for transporting children are adequately insured 02/03/2023

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Due date

ensure understanding of the action to take if there is a safeguarding concern about a child 23/03/2023

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Due date

21 February 2023 ensure understanding of the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against the childminder. 23/03/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 307748 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10262940 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 11 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1992 and lives in Penwortham, Preston. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed the curriculum and impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

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

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