Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date 18 September 2018 Previous inspection date 2 November 2015

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

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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

n The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder does not consistently support parents as much as possible in building on their children's learning at home.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder utilises new knowledge she gains from training or research. Her increased understanding of the different ways in which children like to learn enables her to focus her planning and present activities and resources in ways that appeal to each child. n Children enjoy a wide variety of activities and make good progress in their learning. They show interest and enthusiasm as they play independently and interact with the childminder. n The childminder frequently reviews children's progress and quickly addresses any weaker areas. She now offers younger children additional opportunities to make marks. For example, they use crayons and make marks in sand and paint using their fingers. n Children gain a practical understanding of diversity. For example, they discuss the countries that different foods originate from and enjoy specific activities, such as word puzzles relating to animals from around the world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date ensure that a full, current paediatric first-aid certificate is maintained at all times. 12/10/2018

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n enhance the support to parents to aid them in building on their children's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents, as given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder has failed to maintain a current paediatric first-aid qualification. However, she is taking action to rectify this and demonstrates a knowledge of first aid gathered from her previous courses. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains her knowledge of local procedures and national strategies by regularly refreshing her training in this area. She demonstrates a good understanding of the possible threats to children's welfare and knows how to report any concerns. The childminder has good procedures to support her in working with other childcare providers, so that children's learning is not interrupted as they move between settings. Although the childminder's ongoing review of her work failed to highlight the out-of-date first-aid qualification, she does review most areas and makes ongoing improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of children's interests as one of the ways in which she builds on their learning. For example, young children who enjoy interactive toys extend their interest in these and develop their enjoyment of books as they activate sounds and music by pressing buttons on books. The childminder interacts well with children and supports them in extending their communication skills. Babies smile and laugh when they babble and the childminder responds. They copy her as she repeats simple words, quickly learning to use these in the right context. Children enjoy many opportunities to explore and use their senses. For instance, young children become engrossed as they explore a basket of resources. They feel different textures, look at reflections and listen to the sounds as they bang wooden and metal objects together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses in leadership and management means that children's welfare is not promoted effectively in the event of an accident. However, children settle well and build warm relationships with the childminder as she gathers clear initial information from parents and understands children's needs. The childminder talks with children about their behaviour and they learn to manage this. Children respond to the childminder's praise and encouragement. They persevere at tasks, such as learning to fit puzzle pieces into the correct space. This sensitive interaction helps build children's belief in their own abilities, in readiness for starting school. Children enjoy opportunities that promote their physical development. For example, they develop balance and coordination and become aware of the space around them as they dance to music and crawl in and out of tents.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop the skills that aid their learning and prepare them for school. Children learn about rules and boundaries. They help develop simple house rules and understand the relevance of these. For example, they share resources and learn how to resolve disagreements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141167 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10061501 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 2 November 2015

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The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Bedford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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