Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2017 29 January 2013

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

p.1

This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

p.1

This provision is good

 The childminder has addressed the weaknesses raised at the previous inspection. She now places a high emphasis upon teaching children about diversity and the world in which they live.  Children make rapid progress in their learning with particular gains in their communication and language development.  Children play with rice cereal in a large tray. They delight in making tracks in the cereal with trucks and cars. They listen to the sound the cereal makes as they crush it and snip it with scissors.  The childminder applies a firm but fair approach to managing children's behaviour. There are clear rules that children must follow in order to help to keep themselves safe and well. Children's behaviour is excellent.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, some group activities are not well planned to meet the needs of the youngest children.  The childminder does not explain to children why they cannot eat food they have been playing with after it has fallen on the floor to help them to understand the importance of good health and hygiene.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

 enhance the planning of group activities to increase very young children's engagement further  help children to extend their knowledge of good health and hygiene.

p.2

Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector read and took account of the written feedback provided by parents.

p.2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder continually reviews her ways of sharing information with parents. She now uses a successful new way of exchanging information to help them to support children's learning at home. Arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that might cause her concern about children's welfare. She knows how to report such concerns to the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder is well qualified and undertakes regular, relevant training to boost her knowledge and understanding further. She recognises the benefit of this, such as increasing the quality of her teaching of communication and language.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children learn about counting, height, speed and shape. They roll conkers down pieces of drainpipe, counting them and seeing how long they take to appear at the bottom. The childminder makes good use of the local area. She takes children on regular trips outdoors where they develop their physical skills. The childminder wraps babies up warmly and they enjoy walking on the uneven surface of the woodland. Older children enjoy climbing and collecting leaves, ferns and conkers. The childminder provides a range of activities for children to explore. They make marks and draw and young children use technology, such as musical robots, to play songs. The childminder makes accurate observations and assessments of children's learning and plans well for their next steps in learning.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to understand about eating balanced meals and the correct portion size. She ensures that children have fresh air and exercise each day to help them to learn about being fit and active. Children form close relationships with the childminder. They follow routines that meet their care needs. The childminder ensures that toys and activities are arranged to help children to choose what they would like to play with independently. Before children go outside, the childminder asks children what clothes they need to wear and encourages them to dress themselves. Children become confident in meeting their own needs and looking after their belongings.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make rapid progress from their individual starting points and display high levels of interest and engagement in activities. They use a wide array of language and enjoy having conversations about things that are important to them, such as what they know about babies and the outings they go on with their families. Children develop essential literacy and mathematical skills. They enjoy looking at books, practising writing and performing simple problem-solving activities. Older children are well prepared for moving on to school.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY222491 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 1064299 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

p.4

Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 January 2013

p.4

Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Kempston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

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.

p.4

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.

p.4

Telephone number

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/, write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.5

Telephone number

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our website for news, information and updates at www.ofsted.gov.uk/user.

p.5

Telephone number

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

p.5