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

The childminder does not have secure knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the early years foundation stage (EYFS). As a result, children's safety cannot be assured. The childminder failed to notify Ofsted of changes to persons living on the premises. Not all household members have had the required checks to ensure that they are suitable. This does not ensure children are safe at all times.

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The provision is inadequate

That said, the childminder has created a homely and welcoming environment for children. Children are happy and content because they feel safe and secure in her care. The childminder has clear expectations for behaviour and children are reminded of rules within their play. Behaviour is good. The childminder builds children's confidence. She offers them choices and allows them to make decisions, for example about what healthy option they would like for lunch. Children feel valued and that their voice is heard.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has carefully planned her curriculum around the individual needs of children. While building towers together, the childminder skilfully models mathematical language. Children learn how to make comparisons in quantity and size. They learn about the world around them as they go on nature walks and excitedly talk about the pine cones they recently collected. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder. They have a can-do approach when accessing activities and are enthusiastic and motivated learners.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not have adequate knowledge of the legal requirements of her registration and her role and responsibilities within them, specifically when to notify Ofsted. The childminder failed to notify Ofsted of a new household member who moved into the premises. As a result, Ofsted have been unable to establish the suitability of all individuals living in the family home. This does not ensure children's safety or well-being. n Children access a rich and varied curriculum. The childminder knows children well and considers their interests when building on what they already know and can do. Within their play and routine, children access all areas of learning. They enjoy books together and develop understanding of the world around them as they read about the bin lorry. Children talk about their favourite books. They begin to develop a love of reading. n The childminder completes regular assessments of what children know and can

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need to do better?

do. This includes the formal progress checks for children aged between two and three years. This ensures any gaps in learning are identified and interventions can be put in place. The childminder understands the action to take for children

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need to do better?

6 September 2023 with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works closely with parents to ensure that appropriate support is put in place. All children make the progress that they are capable of. n The childminder offers children frequent praise and encouragement. This builds their confidence. They show a positive attitude to learning and eagerly access activities on offer. Children enjoy the challenge of a race to complete a task. They revisit this a number of times. When children do not win, they accept this. They learn to develop resilience to setbacks. Children develop important life skills for the future. n Transition into the childminder's care is strong. Babies settle quickly. When they wake up from a sleep, they are comforted until they are ready to play. Babies explore the environment and practise new skills such as crawling and walking. They regularly check in with the childminder for cuddles. Babies feel safe and

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secure as they develop their physical and emotional health. n The childminder provides frequent interactions with children as they play. However, at times, she uses words such as 'piggies' and 'birdies'. This does not consistently promote children's early communication skills. In addition, the childminder can, on occasion, ask children repetitive questions on things they already know, such as about colour and quantity. As a result, at times, children can disengage from activities because they lose interest. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. Children and babies settle quickly into her care and parents feel well informed of their day. Parents speak of their children making good progress in their learning. The childminder promotes home learning as she sends homework packs for children to access at home. Parent partnership is strong.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has not ensured that all adults in the house have undergone suitability checks with Ofsted. That said, evidence of a Disclosure and Barring Service check was seen for unchecked adults in the household. The childminder knows the action to take if an allegation is made against herself or anyone in her household. The childminder also has a good understanding of the action to take if she had concerns about the welfare of a child. She understands the different types of abuse and their signs and symptoms. The childminder knows who she would need to contact if she was concerned a child may be at risk of harm.

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Due date

6 September 2023 submit appropriate forms to Ofsted to allow necessary checks to be completed on all persons aged over 16 years living in the household to ensure their suitability. 18/09/2023

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should:

n build on professional development of teaching practice, in particular to further enhance children's communication development and critical thinking.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495397 Local authority Lancashire Inspection number 10304855 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 8 Date of previous inspection 2 February 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Ribbleton, Preston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 2.

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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 childminder. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their EYFS curriculum. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder and inspector completed a joint observation together. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

6 September 2023 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

6 September 2023 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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