Childminder EY538376

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 November 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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

 The childminder does not consistently ensure that all potential hazards are taken into consideration as part of her risk assessments.  The childminder does not give children enough time to think for themselves and share their ideas.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to extend children's understanding and exploration of early mathematical concepts.  The childminder's self-evaluation is not robust enough to clearly identify and address aspects of her practice which require further development.

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It has the following strengths

 Parents are very positive about the childminder. They state that they feel well informed about their child's progress and care.  Children establish strong bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel secure in her care. For example, they are confident to seek cuddles from the childminder when they are tired or feel upset.  Children are independent and confident in the setting. They happily self-select from a good range of resources, indoors and outdoors.  The childminder establishes effective partnerships with other providers, such as the local school and pre-school. She shares information to ensure children benefit from continuity and consistency in their care and learning.

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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

 make sure all risks are taken into consideration when carrying out safety checks. 23/11/2017

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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

 enhance teaching skills to give children the time they need to think and respond to questions and share their ideas  build on opportunities to extend children's understanding and exploration of early mathematical concepts  enhance self-evaluation, so that weaknesses in practice are identified promptly and make appropriate improvements.

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Inspection activities

 Ofsted carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information received about the provider.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder's self-evaluation is not effective in helping her to identify weaknesses in her practice. The childminder completes risk assessments. However, she has not considered replacing broken equipment, such as the buggy board, so that three children can be transported easily. The childminder keeps her knowledge and skills up to date and gathers information about new developments in childcare practice. This helps her to promote good outcomes for children in their learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is confident about the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She keeps up to date with wider safeguarding issues, such as the risks to children of being exposed to extreme ideas and/or behaviours. The childminder makes sure she supervises children and maintains the required ratios at all times, so that children are kept safe. She keeps

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

appropriate records of accidents and is clear about informing Ofsted of any significant events.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and assesses the progress they make in their learning and development. She knows the children well and uses information gained from parents to provide activities, which support children's emerging interests. For example, she encourages children to talk about the construction vehicles they frequently see, linking this to their strong interest in cars. She introduces new words to help children build their vocabulary as they play. Children explore soft dough and show perseverance as they push it through different shaped cutters. They show good physical control as they manipulate the dough to form different shapes. Children link the shapes to things they know, such as ice cream and pizza.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a wide range of activities with the childminder. They regularly attend children's groups in the community. This helps them to develop their self-esteem and their place in the world. The childminder gives consistent messages to support children's good behaviour and to understand boundaries. She praises children's efforts and achievements. Children enjoy frequent trips to the local park where there is space to run and climb. The childminder works closely with parents to make sure children's health needs are met. She helps children to understand the importance of following sensible hygiene routines, making choices about the food they eat and how this contributes to their good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. They are confident talkers who are learning to share and take turns. They enjoy doing things for themselves and are becoming independent in their self-care routines. Children are eager to learn and are gaining good skills to support the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538376 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 1117795 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bedford. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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