Terry, Kerri

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 June 2015 18 August 2011

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Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 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 Requires improvement 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 lacks understanding about the requirement to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. This means that there is no review of their development at this time, to fully inform planning of activities and to help inform parents of their progress.  The childminder does not form effective relationships with all other settings where children attend. As a result, she does not exchange information about children's learning, to provide them with consistency in their learning and development.  Adult-led activities are sometimes not pitched at the right level for all children, meaning that the childminder is not able to extend upon young children's interests and abilities during this time.  The childminder does not always ask parents for specific information about children's prior learning to build upon and complement their experiences.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has firm rules in place which encourage children to behave well. As a result, they understand what is expected of them and feel secure.  The childminder conducts risk assessments and reviews the safety of activities and outings. This helps her to be alert to possible hazards, and to have suitable measures in place to minimise these.

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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

 ensure that a progress check for all children between the ages of two and three years is recorded and shared with parents, to provide a summary of children's progress to date and to identify any emerging concerns  develop partnerships with all other settings where children attend, to ensure that there is a two-way flow of information about children's learning and development.

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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

 review the planning of adult-led activities, to make sure that they are suitably pitched to the age and stage of development of all children, in order to successfully extend upon their individual learning  strengthen the communication with parents to find out more information about children's prior learning, in order to be able to plan for their care and assess their learning more effectively.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder, co-childminders and household members, children's development records, policies and procedures and the self-evaluation document.  The inspector took into account the written feedback left by parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder, and children at suitable times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed children's activities in the garden and the playroom.  The inspector undertook a joint observation with the childminder and her co- childminders.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder plans a range of activities. These generally interest and engage children and prepare them for starting school. However, some activities that the childminder leads are not well matched to all children's interests and stages of development. While older children benefit from developing their literacy and mathematical skills at this time, younger children show more interest in playing with the pencils and placing them in and out of the pot. The childminder does not fully extend this play to explore the children's interest. The childminder observes children's development and takes photographs to map their learning. However, she does not place enough importance upon the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. Consequently, there are occasions when she does not complete this for all children. Therefore, parents do not received the require summary of their child's progress.

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requires improvement

The childminder provides a suitable balance of times for rest and activity for children. The routine ensures that children have a chance to rest and take part in activities, although these are not always well matched to their needs. Babies sleep for as long as they need and the childminder comforts them as they wake. Children develop an awareness of the world as they explore local attractions, such as farms. The childminder teaches them to suitably manage their own hygiene through handwashing. Children play in the outdoors and enjoy being active. They learn about healthy food choices and enjoy a relaxed snack and lunch times. Children learn about playing together and being sociable, as the childminder teaches them about taking turns and sharing.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder understands child protection issues, because she reviews her knowledge and updates her training. This means that she is able to explain what action she would take should she had a concern about children's welfare. The childminder works with two co-childminders. They work as a team and share ideas. All take equal responsibility for all children and all aspects of the provision. Despite being qualified at level 3, the childminder does not have a good understanding of her responsibilities under the Early Years Foundation Stage. She does not develop working relationships with all of the other settings where children attend. As a result, there is no exchange of information about children's learning. The childminder works with parents, but does not ask specific questions about children previous experiences in other settings to help to successfully complement their learning. Therefore, children do not always experience consistency in

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420588 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 850098 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 19

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 18 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She works with her mother and sister, who are both registered childminders and works from her co-childminder's home. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 3.

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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

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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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