Childminder EY471112

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 December 2017 22 July 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 does not always adhere to statutory requirements for adult-to-child ratios. At times, she leaves her assistant in sole charge of up to six children.  The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder is not always successful in engaging all parents in their children's learning and development.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and looks for ways to make effective improvements. For example, she makes changes to the learning environment to provide children with more resources to choose from.  Children have many opportunities to be outside. They especially enjoy playing in the mud kitchen in the garden. Children use their imaginations well as they pretend to make meals. The addition of a natural construction area enhances children's understanding of the world.  The childminder and her assistant help children to develop good communication and language skills. For example, they encourage social conversations at mealtimes. Children excitedly talk about their homes and families, such as how they are preparing for Christmas.

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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 adult-to-child ratios are met at all times, including when working with an assistant 13/12/2017

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Due Date

 ensure a paediatric first-aid certificate is maintained at all times. 31/12/2017

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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 the partnerships with parents, finding more ways to involve them in children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder and her assistant joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with them.  The inspector saw the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the suitability of household members and assistants, and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and discussed with the childminder her reflections on her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective. Although the childminder is aware of the maximum number of children she and her assistant can legally care for, she does not ensure this requirement is always met. The childminder leaves up to six children with her assistant while she picks up other children from the local school. Although her assistant holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate, the childminder's own certificate has expired. The childminder is currently addressing this matter. However, in the meantime, this does not protect children's health and well-being effectively. The childminder and her assistant have a good knowledge of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, and know how to report any concerns they may have to the relevant authorities. The childminder and her assistant undertake training to help them develop their knowledge and skills. They regularly discuss their practice and the progress children are making. This helps them to

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is inadequate

identify and close any gaps in their teaching or in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant support children of different ages to learn and engage well in activities. For example, when playing with dough, younger children enjoy squeezing and pulling it with their hands. The childminder encourages older children to think about quantity and weight as they compare who has the most dough. Children learn how to operate simple technological toys, such as using diggers in the sand. The childminder observes and evaluates children's progress and development to ensure that she knows where they are in their learning. The activities she plans are closely linked to what children need to learn next. The childminder challenges children at the appropriate level to help them make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's safety and welfare are not assured. The childminder does not have a current paediatric first-aid certificate. This means that children's health and well-being are at risk in the event of an accident. Nevertheless, children demonstrate that they are happy and feel secure in the childminder's home. They develop independence in a range of ways. For instance, they help to prepare snack and young children are confident when feeding themselves. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They say their children settle quickly and are developing very well under her care and education.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing into independent learners as they confidently choose from the wide range of resources available to them. They learn about numbers and counting, such as through songs. Children quickly understand how many are left when one is taken away from a group of objects. All children are developing the key skills they need to aid their future learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471112 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1105626 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 12 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Upper Caldecote, near Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder employs two assistants.

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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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