Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 March 2015 Not applicable

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Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not effectively use ongoing assessments of children's progress, or consistently identify the next steps in children's learning through her routine observations. Consequently, gaps in learning are not always identified or quickly addressed.  The childminder has yet to fully develop ongoing evaluation to help her identify all areas of her service that could be further improved. Consequently, children do not always make good progress in all aspects of their learning.

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It has the following strengths

 Young children quickly develop a good sense of belonging because the childminder talks to parents to find out about key daily routines, such as nap times and feeding patterns. She follows these carefully to promote continuity of care, helping children feel secure.  The childminder uses a variety of teaching methods. She lets children choose what they would like to play with and chats to them so they develop their language skills. As a result, children make steady progress.  Children are kept safe by the childminder. She has a good understanding and knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She checks her home and garden and removes hazards so that children play and learn safely.  The childminder regularly asks parents how she could adapt the care she provides to support children. This demonstrates the childminder's commitment to improve the quality of care she delivers.  Children enjoy climbing onto a step to wash their hands. They dry them on their own

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It has the following strengths

towel while the childminder explains to them why they need to wash. As a result, children begin to understand good hygiene routines.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 develop effective ongoing assessments for all children's progress and ensure that children's next steps are identified and achieved, so that any gaps in learning are quickly recognised and steps taken to address them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 implement an effective improvement plan as part of the existing evaluation of practice so that teaching further extends children's progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and garden and talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including safeguarding procedures and self-evaluation records.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and discussed the childminder's planning methods with her.  The inspector took into account the views of parents spoken to on the day and as recorded in written questionnaires.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder cares for the children in a bright and welcoming space. Children freely move around, choosing from resources that cover all areas of learning. They play with both man-made and natural objects. The childminder uses some good teaching methods. For example, she explains what is happening as children roll different balls and toys down a slide. Through this, children begin to predict outcomes. Although the childminder observes children's day-to-day activities, she does not always accurately identify the next steps in their development. Consequently, planned activities are not always suitably challenging to support children's learning. For example, while children play with dried pasta in a tray, the childminder does not adapt the questions she asks to suit the understanding of individual children. The childminder tells parents what activities their children enjoy so that they can try them at home. As a result, children learn at their own

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who attend. This requires improvement

pace as they repeat favourite rhymes and games, enabling them to make steady progress.

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good

The childminder quickly builds a strong relationship with parents. She uses a daily diary to record care routines and to tell them what activities the children have done during the day. Parents write in the diaries too, so that the childminder is updated with key events and achievements from home. Children behave well in the childminder's care. She encourages children to share and take turns and reminds them to walk inside the house so they do not fall and hurt themselves. The childminder teaches children to put on their own shoes and to feed themselves. Through this, children develop skills to become independent. This supports them as they move to the next stage in their progress and in readiness for their subsequent move to nursery or school. The childminder encourages children to play outside every day so that they adopt healthy lifestyle choices.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder ensures she keeps her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and first aid up to date. Through this, she is able to confidently keep children safe. The childminder is establishing her self-evaluation methods. However, there is scope for her to enhance this through an improvement plan to focus her further training and development needs to enhance the delivery of her service. The childminder is aware of other agencies and professionals that can give additional support to children. However, she has yet to embed a robust monitoring system so that she can assess and track children's progress over a period of time. Consequently, she is unable to quickly identify any emerging gaps in their development and put methods into place to effectively reduce any significant delay.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470108 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 971649 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013. She lives in Bedford. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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