Childminder EY475270

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2018 21 August 2014

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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

 At times, the childminder is distracted from implementing her exciting plans for learning. On these occasions, children are not supported as well as possible to make good progress.

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It has the following strengths

 Well-chosen books and the childminder’s lively storytelling engage children and they become immersed in stories, retelling the parts that they know well. This helps to support their early reading skills.  Children point out pictures of their family members in photographs on the wall. They recognise people who are important to them and talk about what they are doing as they gain an awareness of their own families.  Children competently follow sensible hygiene routines. They have opportunities for exercise and fresh air, which helps to promote their good health and support their physical well-being.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She maintains a regular flow of information to support their involvement in their children’s learning. Parents share their observations of what their children are learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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Due Date

 improve the organisation of planned activities to engage all children in their learning effectively to help them make good progress. 30/06/2018

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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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

Sometimes, the childminder is distracted by her domestic arrangements and this affects her ability to deliver the learning and development requirements to a consistently good standard. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows about the signs and symptoms that suggest a child is at risk of harm. She knows how to report concerns about children's welfare to the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder undertakes training and works with her local authority. She completes evaluations of her practice and has made improvements since the last inspection. The childminder understands the importance of working with other early years settings that children attend so that children experience continuity in their care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Through modelling, demonstrating and talking, the childminder encourages children to learn about mathematics, such as counting, size and shape. However, her attention is taken away from her teaching, and children do not benefit fully from the opportunities available for them. Nevertheless, the childminder plans activities around exciting themes that stimulate children's interest. They study caterpillars and learn about their life cycles. The childminder introduces children to new words, such as 'chrysalis' and 'bristle', as they talk about the caterpillars. The childminder keeps accurate records of children's development and plans for the next steps in children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children do not benefit from consistently rich, challenging activities that are delivered well to capture their interest. Despite this, children seek out the childminder for reassurance. When playing on the climbing frame they call the childminder, who stands close by and encourages them to do things for themselves. There are rules in place to help keep children safe, such as not climbing up the slide and not climbing on furniture. Children follow these rules and understand how they help to keep them safe. Children learn about how food and water fuel their bodies. The childminder helps children to learn about how their bodies use food to give them energy.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in teaching mean that children do not make enough progress. Nevertheless, they are developing the basic skills in readiness for moving to the next stage in their learning. Children learn about the family pets and how to care for them. They handle them gently and talk about how the animals feel. Children are developing their language skills and confidently make their needs known.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475270 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1105784 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Leighton Buzzard. The childminder is open term time on Monday, Tuesday and alternate Wednesdays from 7.30am to 5pm. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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