Childminder 505263

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2017 15 March 2013

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Inadequate 4

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4

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This provision is inadequate

 The childminder has not provided Ofsted with information regarding a new household member in a timely manner. As a result, all suitability checks have not been carried out for this person, which means children's welfare is not assured.  The childminder's observations and assessments of children's progress are not highly precise to determine specific next steps to maximise their learning.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has enhanced her relationships with parents. She now uses technology to help her to communicate with parents and include them in their children's learning.  After attending training, the childminder has increased her focus on developing children's physical skills. She understands about ways to support them and ensure that they are healthy and active. Children make rapid progress in this area.  Young children show that they enjoy playing outdoors. They excitedly bang on the door then squeal with pleasure and wave their arms as they run into the garden to play.  Children attend local groups with the childminder where they learn about being sociable and getting along with others.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that information is given to Ofsted in a timely manner so that all required suitability checks can be carried out for all new household members. 31/08/2017

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Due Date

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

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Due Date

 sharpen the focus of observation and assessments so they provide an even clearer picture of children's progress and their next steps in learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's learning activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at suitable times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of the childminder and some other household members.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and training with the childminder.  The inspector read questionnaires completed by parents and took account of their feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Arrangements for safeguarding children are not effective. A new person has moved into the childminder's home. Although some suitability checks were in place for this person, the childminder failed to promptly supply information to enable Ofsted to complete all required checks. Nevertheless, the childminder knows about the signs and symptoms that might cause her concern about children's welfare. She knows how to report any such concerns to her Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder completes regular training and reviews her work.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She is flexible with daily plans and activities so that young children's needs are always paramount. When young children play outdoors, the childminder encourages them to stop and listen for passing trains, neighbours using power tools and helicopters. Young children listen intently and look for the source of the sounds they hear. The childminder talks to young children and they babble enthusiastically in return. Young children are starting to enjoy seeing the response they get from the words they say, such as 'cheers', when they touch their drinking cup against the childminder's cup.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

Weaknesses in leadership and management compromise children's safety and well-being. However, the childminder is caring and nurturing and young children show their obvious high levels of contentment in her company. When young children are tired they wrap their arms around her neck and snuggle in close to her, falling asleep soundly. The childminder helps to boost young children's confidence by encouraging them. They climb on apparatus and are confident in what they can do. The childminder meets young children's personal needs quickly to ensure they are comfortable.

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Outcomes for children are good

Young children make good progress in their learning. They show an inquisitive nature, such as bending down to closely examine insects crawling across the patio. Young children roll a ball to the childminder and quickly run to collect it before rolling it again. They are starting to understand about taking turns and playing with others. Young children are developing a keen interest in making marks on paper with pencils and crayons. They are starting to develop skills that will eventually support them in moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505263 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1064189 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Flitwick. She operates from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 4.

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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

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