Childminder EY484836

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

p.1

The provision requires improvement

The childminder does not obtain written permission from parents to administer medicine. This is a breach of legal requirements. Children show that they feel happy and safe. They smile with delight as they enjoy listening to the childminder talk about their family and look at photographs of themselves. Children welcome the childminder into their play and confidently interact with authorised visitors.

p.2

The provision requires improvement

The childminder is a positive role model and has high expectations for every child. For example, she shows children how to provide gentle cuddles, which helps them to understand the feelings of others. Children are developing a sense of what is right and wrong. For instance, they learn how to share popular toys with support from the childminder. Children enjoy the responsibility to carry out age-appropriate tasks. They happily lay the table in preparation for lunch and clear away their plates and cups without being asked to do so.

p.2

The provision requires improvement

The childminder ensures that children have independent access to a varied and wide range of interesting toys and activities that reflect their individual interests. Children enjoy exploring the different sounds they can make with a wooden whistle and building models using inter-connecting bricks.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder does not obtain written permission from parents to administer medicine. However, the impact on children's health is minimal because the childminder obtains verbal instructions from parents before giving children any medication. n The childminder works in close partnership with external agencies and parents to support children with special educational needs and/or disabilities effectively. The inclusive environment helps all children to develop an appreciation of diversity and respectful attitudes towards others. n Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder keeps them fully informed of their children's learning. For instance, she securely sends parents regular photographs of their children engaged in challenging activities. Parents appreciate the time that the childminder dedicates to sharing ideas to help their children's learning at home. n The childminder uses a range of different methods to support children's

p.2

need to do better?

understanding and language skills. For instance, she uses visual aids, some basic sign language and adapts her language according to children's level of understanding. However, occasionally she does not use every opportunity to enrich children's language skills even further in relation to their play. For example, she did not introduce children to some descriptive words while they explored the feeling of dry oats on their bare feet.

p.2

need to do better?

13 September 2019 n The childminder is aware of the importance of forming positive working relationships with staff at other settings that children attend. However, she does not always refer to children's learning when sharing information relating to their achievements. This means that children's continuity in learning is not supported effectively. n Children develop good physical skills. They run at speed and work out how to move a see-saw across the lawn while sitting on it. Children develop the small muscles in their hands in preparation for writing. For instance, children enjoy using small tools to scoop up porridge oats. n The childminder embraces children's curiosity and enthusiasm to learn. For example, she helps children to count the leaves on a clover plant that they have found in the garden. Organised visits with the childminder to local heritage sites, to feed fish and watch crocodiles being fed from a safe distance, help to

p.2

need to do better?

enhance children's understanding of the wider world. n The childminder knows the children in her care well and incorporates their interests and learning needs in her planning. She is knowledgeable about how children learn. The childminder provides stimulating opportunities and experiences so that children are challenged in their play. She places a strong emphasis on children developing a love of books. n The childminder completes regular training to enhance her skills. Recent training has increased her understanding of using natural materials to further enhance children's curiosity. She conducts informal supervisions with her assistants and shares her knowledge with them.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of possible signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm. She is fully aware of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder knows to take swift action to protect children's welfare in the event of a child protection concern. She conducts regular risk assessments to swiftly identify and manage any risks.

p.3

Due date

obtain written permission from parents prior to administering medication. 27/09/2019

p.3

should:

13 September 2019 n enhance children's range of words even further in relation to their play n strengthen partnerships with staff from other settings that children attend so that more precise information about children's achievements is shared.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY484836 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10094815 Type of provision Childminder

p.5

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2019

p.5

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in the village of Great Barford. She occasionally works with an assistant. The childminder operates from 6.30am until 6pm, Monday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

p.5

Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity 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 the childminder and assistants. n The inspector interacted with and spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on the service she provides.

p.5

Inspection activities

13 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

13 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.6

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.7

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.7

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.7

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.7