Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has taken steps to improve the safety of her environment since her last inspection. She gathers information about where children are in their learning when they first start with her. For example, she completes home visits to assess and observe children in their home environment and speaks in great detail with parents. This enables the childminder to get to know the children in her care and helps her to develop a suitable understanding of their backgrounds and families. The childminder keeps children safe. However, she does not always help children to understand appropriate behaviours.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has created some treasure baskets for children to enjoy. Young babies touch and explore the different textures and materials with interest. However, the childminder does not consistently provide all children with appropriate levels of challenge. This reduces opportunities for them to make good progress in their learning overall.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder promotes children's understanding of how suitable hygiene practices contribute towards their health. For example, she talks to children about the importance of handwashing before they eat their lunch. Children listen attentively to the childminder as she reads stories in a way that interests them. However, the childminder does not consistently model accurate language.

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need to do better?

n The childminder tracks children's progress and assesses where they are in their learning. However, she does not provide challenging interactions or plan activities that demand enough of children to extend their learning. For example, some planned activities are too easy for children to complete. As a result, they do not always make the best possible progress. n The childminder supports children to understand and respond to their own physical needs. For example, young children understand when they are thirsty and can reach their drinks nearby. The childminder supports young babies. For example, she attends to their care needs gently and sensitively. However, the childminder tells children to 'go careful' when they demonstrate inappropriate behaviour, rather than help children to understand the consequences of their actions. This means children do not gain a sufficient understanding of right and wrong.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop their early understanding of mathematics. For instance, she places some shape pictures and numbers around her setting to help children develop awareness of shapes and numbers. Children have some opportunities to make marks. For example, older children use coloured pencils and create their own pictures. However, the

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need to do better?

1 October 2019 childminder regularly misses the opportunity to support children to develop their vocabulary and learn how to pronounce words correctly. n Children's physical development is suitably promoted. The childminder ensures that they have regular opportunities for fresh air and exercise. For example, children visit the local park areas. In addition to this, the childminder takes children to playgroups in the community. This helps the children to develop their self-confidence as they begin to build relationships with other children. n The childminder follows a programme of professional development which includes attending regular training and keeping up to date with legislative changes. This helps her to reflect on her practice. For example, she has recently been researching how she can improve on the help she gives children to be ready for their next stage of learning, including school. n The childminder completes a regular risk assessment to ensure that children are

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need to do better?

cared for in a safe environment. She monitors potential hazards, for instance reducing the number of toys that are out at any one time. The childminder helps children to become independent. For example, they help her to tidy away the toys and they make some choices from the resources available. n The childminder regularly shares information with parents. She keeps them informed about how their children's day has been. Parents provide positive feedback about their children's experiences at the childminder's. They value the relationships their children have with the childminder, and they are happy with the activities and experiences their children take part in. Partnership working with other settings is suitably promoted, where appropriate.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular child protection training to ensure that her knowledge of legislation is consistently up to date. She demonstrates a strong knowledge and understanding of how to protect the children in her care. The childminder is able to identify signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder records children's attendance and has a procedure in place to follow if children were to stop attending. She also monitors older children's use of technology. This has a positive impact on children's welfare.

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Due date

1 October 2019 ensure that children's behaviour is managed appropriately to help them develop sufficient understanding of right from wrong 29/10/2019

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Due date

ensure that each child's individual needs, interests and stage of development are assessed effectively and use the information gained to plan appropriate, challenging and enjoyable experiences for all children. 29/10/2019

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should:

n enhance the curriculum for communication and language, giving more effective support so that young children develop their vocabulary and learn how to pronounce words correctly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426427 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10113997 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 0 to 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 13 June 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Potton, Bedfordshire. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.45am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed with the childminder how she self-evaluates to improve and viewed other documentation, including the childminder's safeguarding procedures. n The inspector held a learning discussion with the childminder to discuss and understand how the early years provision is organised.

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Inspection activities

1 October 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

1 October 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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