Childminder EY549761

Inspection date 11 December 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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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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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder's daily record is not always completed with the times of children's attendance. n The childminder is not making the most of opportunities to evaluate her practice and identify areas for improvement. n The childminder is not working as closely as possible with the other settings that children attend.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder works closely with parents to support children's care and learning. She finds out about children's individual routines and what children like to do. n Children have good opportunities to use their home language in their play. The childminder provides a mix of English, Polish and a few Romanian words. This helps to boost children's confidence with speech. n The children and the childminder have a good relationship. This helps children to settle in her care. They all enjoy messy and creative play. n Children learn from the childminder about the importance of good hygiene routines. They are eager to wash their hands after playing before they sit down for lunch. n The childminder observes the children regularly. She is aware of what they know and can do. She identifies the next steps in learning for them to work towards.

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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 keep an accurate, up-to-date, daily record of children's hours of attendance. 28/12/2018

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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 make better use of self-evaluation to identify areas to improve and to ensure all requirements are met n extend the partnership working with other professionals to include sharing information about children's learning with the child's key person at other settings they attend.

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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 indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback and information supplied by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. However, the childminder is not routinely recording children's daily attendance. The childminder has a suitable knowledge of child protection procedures. She explains the possible signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. She has the list of contact telephone numbers for making a referral to her local authority. The childminder makes a visual safety check of her home. She helps to keep children secure and away from potential dangers. For example, she has a gate to prevent children gaining access to the kitchen. The childminder has made some changes, including altering the layout of the room, to provide more play space for children. She is considering further changes to her home to provide even more space and the accessible storage of resources. The childminder keeps track of children's progress. She is willing to learn and quickly implements suggestions from other professionals and parents that may

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have lots of opportunities for free play. The childminder provides them with toys and resources that they enjoy using. The childminder sits with children as they play. She shows them she is interested in what they are doing. The children respond well to the childminder's involvement in their play. They talk to her and show her what they are doing. Children like to explore the resources and they make up their own games with the small vehicles and figures. They drive the cars filled with different characters around the floor. Children enjoy listening and responding to music. The childminder plans activities to support children to gain new skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

The weakness in leadership and management has some impact on overall organisation and elements of well-being. However, children behave appropriately for their age and stage of development. The childminder gives them clear instructions that help them develop responsible behaviour. For example, she encourages them to help tidy away the toys so that they have plenty of safe space for dancing. The childminder makes alternative arrangements for outdoor experiences while her garden is out of action. She supports children to follow a healthy lifestyle with home-cooked meals that include 'hidden' vegetables.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They develop their confidence and concentration. Children enjoy creative activities where they use small tools and their hands and build muscles to help with pencil control for writing. Children learn about colours and shapes. They learn to count as they play. Children gain some of the skills they need to support them for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549761 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10086551

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register

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Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 2 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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The childminder registered in 2017and lives in Biggleswade. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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