Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Inadequate Behaviour and attitudes Inadequate Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

Weaknesses in the childminder's knowledge and practice mean that children's safety and welfare are compromised. The childminder has a poor understanding of how to safeguard children. Furthermore, she acknowledges that she has, on occasions, cared for more than the permitted number of young children. The childminder fails to display her certificate of registration, and does not maintain a daily record of the children in her care. This demonstrates a limited understanding of her registration requirements. Children's well-being is compromised during mealtimes. The childminder does not rigorously supervise babies when they are feeding themselves.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not provided with a curriculum that challenges and extends their learning and development. The childminder has a limited knowledge of how children learn and the quality of her teaching is weak. Children are not encouraged to persist and concentrate at their chosen task and quickly lose interest. The childminder fails to utilise initial information provided by parents about their children's development and does not share information about their ongoing progress. Limited observations and assessments of children mean the childminder has a poor understanding of where they are in their development. Consequently, she is unable to accurately plan an exciting and challenging learning environment for children. Furthermore, the disruptive behaviour of some children affects other children's enjoyment in their play.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are cared for in a welcoming environment. They are provided with quality, age-appropriate resources. Children have opportunities to paint, play with sand and visit places of interest in the local community. Older children are taught how to cross the road safely.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is unable to identify what she would do in the event of a child protection concern. Her knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance is poor. As a result, children's safety and well-being are potentially compromised. n The childminder does not ensure the safe and effective management of her provision. Since her registration began she has failed to keep a daily record of the names of the children being cared for. This includes their hours of attendance. n For a short period of time during the inspection the childminder did not supervise babies when they were feeding themselves. This places children at risk of choking. n The quality of the childminder's teaching is poor. The childminder fails to maximise opportunities to stimulate and challenge children's learning across the

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need to do better?

30 September 2019 curriculum. She is also frequently distracted by the behaviours of other children. n The childminder does not complete ongoing assessments of the children. This has an impact on her ability to understand what children know and can do. Therefore, the planning of activities is not sharply focused on children's individual learning needs. n The childminder does not implement effective strategies to manage children's behaviour. This distracts from the quality of care and learning opportunities provided for the children. n The childminder fails to display her certificate of registration. This is a legal requirement. n Information about the children's progress is not shared with the parents effectively. n The childminder has taken positive steps to minimise potential hazards around her home. For example, a safe barrier prevents children from accessing the stairs. Sharp knives and dangerous substances have been made inaccessible to

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have a thorough understanding of child protection. She has attended a child protection training course and is able to recognise some signs of abuse and neglect. However, the childminder is unclear of the procedures to follow if a concern is raised. The childminder's understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance is weak. This compromises children's well-being in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder does not rigorously supervise babies when they are feeding themselves. This poses a risk to the children.

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Due date

develop a secure understanding of the procedures to follow in the event of a safeguarding concern 31/10/2019

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Due date

ensure a daily record of the names of the children being cared for, including their hours of attendance, is maintained 01/10/2019

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Due date

ensure children are adequately supervised during mealtimes 01/10/2019

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Due date

30 September 2019 improve the quality of teaching to ensure all children receive consistently meaningful and challenging learning experiences to prepare them for the next stage of their education 31/10/2019

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Due date

ensure accurate assessments are made of children's learning and use this information to inform the planning of challenging activities that inspire children's interests and sharply focus on children's individual learning needs 31/10/2019

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Due date

ensure children's behaviour is managed in an appropriate way 31/10/2019

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Due date

ensure the certificate of registration is displayed 01/10/2019

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Due date

ensure parents are regularly informed about their children's progress to support their learning at home. 31/10/2019

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556136 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10120621 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018. She lives in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This inspection was carried out as part of a risk assessment process, following information received by Ofsted. n The inspector and the childminder held a discussion to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises. n The inspector considered the views of parents by speaking to them at the inspection.

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Inspection activities

30 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.

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Inspection activities

30 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.

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