Childminder EY472494

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 November 2017 4 August 2014

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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 failed to implement effective systems to ensure her assistant was suitable to work with the children. At times, children were left in the sole charge of the assistant, which put them at risk.  The childminder has not informed Ofsted about her assistant or provided Ofsted with information about the assistant to ensure that the required suitability checks were completed.  The childminder does not ensure she takes all reasonable steps to keep children safe in her home.

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It has the following strengths

 Children benefit from a broad range of enjoyable activities that reflect their individual interests and abilities.  The childminder has developed strong links with parents, who are very complimentary about the care and learning she provides for their children. She works closely with parents to meet children's individual learning needs.  Children have well-developed social skills. They demonstrate good manners and understand how to share games with their friends.  Children learn about their local community through frequent outings to parks, activity groups and wildlife areas.

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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

 provide Ofsted with the required information, so that suitability checks can be completed on any adults working with the children 20/11/2017

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Due Date

 take all reasonable steps to ensure that the premises are safe and suitable and that children are not exposed to risks. 20/11/2017

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Inspection activities

 Ofsted carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about this provider.  The inspector observed the children during their activities and their interactions with the childminder. She spoke with the children and the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector looked at areas of the home and garden used by the childminded children.  A range of documents were looked at, including children's records, some policies and procedures and attendance registers. The childminder's self-evaluation was discussed.  The views of parents were gathered through discussion and comments in their children's records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has a limited understanding of her legal responsibilities when employing an assistant. She has not notified Ofsted that she was working with an assistant or supplied Ofsted with the required information to allow suitability checks to be completed. The childminder did not ensure children's safety as the assistant had sole charge of some children during school runs. The assistant has since left the setting, thereby reducing the current risk to children. The childminder attends child protection training and understands what to do if children are at risk of abuse. She meets regularly with other childminders and completes courses to update her knowledge of good teaching practice. The childminder understands how to apply exceptions to the usual adult-to-child ratios correctly. She ensures there is sufficient space and that children's individual needs continue to be met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and understands their learning needs. She has good relationships with the children, who enjoy her company. Activities are well-planned and match children's individual abilities. Children enjoy creative activities. They use tissue paper and glue with skill to make poppies for Remembrance Sunday. Resources are plentiful and children have time to play independently and make their own choices. Children play cooperative games. They understand simple rules and work out whose turn it is next. Children have good opportunities to be physically active. They spend time outdoors each day and explore the local countryside. The childminder accurately tracks children's development to ensure they make expected progress in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The childminder does not take into account all possible hazards when risk assessing her home. For example, bottles of alcohol are easily accessible as they are stored in an unsecured refrigerator in the children's playroom and in the dining area. Therefore, when the childminder is talking to parents or putting a child to bed, children are not constantly supervised to ensure they cannot access this. While this is only for short periods of time, this puts children at risk. The childminder supports other aspects of children's health and safety appropriately. For example, she provides a clean environment and teaches children about good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands after stroking the dogs. Cleaning materials and kitchen utensils are kept locked away.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop the key skills they need to be ready for their eventual move on to school. Children have a keen interest in books and enjoy listening to stories. They demonstrate responsible attitudes as, for example, they help to tidy away their toys. Children draw and paint with enthusiasm and show a pride in their achievements. Older children recognise their names and begin to label their artwork.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472494 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 1117340 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 4 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She operates all year round from 6am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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