Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date 5 March 2019 Previous inspection date 28 June 2016

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This inspection: Inadequate 4

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Inadequate 4 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Inadequate 4 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is inadequate

n The childminder has not notified Ofsted of a change of household members so that the appropriate checks can be completed to assure their suitability. This compromises children's safety. n The childminder does not have a secure knowledge of indictors relating to some types of abuse. This means she may not recognise that a child is at risk. n On occasion, the childminder does not take the opportunity to introduce mathematical language during play.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. The children are happy and explore her home with confidence. n The childminder is enthusiastic about working with children. She uses her good knowledge of teaching and how children learn to help them develop. As a result, children make good progress in their learning. n The partnership between the childminder and parents is good. The childminder obtains information about children's learning and care when they begin attending the setting. Information is continually exchanged throughout their time with her, resulting in continuity of care and development. Parents comment that their children have grown in confidence since attending.

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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 Ofsted is provided with the necessary information to enable suitability checks for all household members to be completed 29/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

ensure sufficient knowledge is gained with regard to indicators of all types of potential abuse. 26/04/2019

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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 introduce more opportunities to extend children's mathematical language skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder's interactions and quality of teaching in the indoor and outdoor environment. n The inspector viewed children's development records and discussed their progress with the childminder. n The inspector viewed a range of written documentation, including risk assessments, policies and training certificates. n The inspector took account of parents' views in the form of written references and questionnaires. n The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is inadequate

Safeguarding is not effective. The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted about a relative who moved into the premises six months ago. This means Ofsted has not been able to conduct suitability checks to ensure every household member is suitable to have contact with children. Furthermore, the childminder would not confidently recognise some specific indicators that a child is at risk. Despite this, the childminder is clear about what procedures to follow if she identifies a concern about a child or if an allegation is made against her or a household member. The childminder carries out risk assessments and daily checks of her home to remove and minimise potential risks to children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well and monitors their learning closely. She plans activities that interest the children and challenges them to develop new skills. The childminder demonstrates play and gives young children ideas of how to use resources. She joins in play enthusiastically with the children. For example, they sing and dance to music. This encourages children to participate in new experiences. The childminder waits patiently while children attempt to try to solve problems for themselves. While tidying up play dough, the children spent time working out how the lids attach to the storage pots. The childminder helps support young children's communication skills effectively. She listens to them during activities and encourages them to make animal noises while singing and reading. The childminder encourages children to use their imagination as they explore a range of craft materials in different ways. For instance, some children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

arrange wobbly eyes to make a face and others shake them to hear the sound they make.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are inadequate

The weaknesses in leadership and management mean that children's welfare is compromised. Children build appropriate bonds with the childminder. This helps them feel secure. Children behave well. The youngest children show care and concern for their friends as they offer bibs to each other when getting ready for lunch. Outside, children move their bodies up and down slides. They run and crawl excitedly in the garden. This helps them learn to balance and move about safely. Suitable hygiene practices support children's positive health. The childminder works with parents to ensure children have balanced, nutritious meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop the basic skills and knowledge they need to start pre-school and school. Children concentrate on their tasks and follow instructions. They recognise their belongings and attempt to put their own shoes on. This helps them build a positive attitude to becoming independent. Children develop physical skills as they manipulate dough and pour sand into containers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470108 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10061511 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Bedford. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Registers

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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