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 Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

Children are not consistently provided with a curriculum that challenges and extends their learning and development. The quality of the childminder's interactions with the children is variable. The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to extend children's interests and to build on what they already know and can do. Furthermore, the range of activities and the organisation of resources to support children's interests and development are not always effective. Older children sometimes wander around the room with no purpose to their play.

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The provision requires improvement

Nevertheless, children demonstrate that they enjoy their time with the childminder. Older children immerse cars in paint and proceed to roll the painted wheels to make marks on paper. They are developing their hand-to-eye coordination as they learn to fit pegs onto the mosaic peg board. Older children use growing precision at they create structures using the wooden blocks. They are beginning to show an interest in stories and rhymes. Younger children are encouraged to explore using their senses. They shake toys to hear their sound, and smile when they play peek- a-boo games with the childminder. Children have opportunities to be outside in the fresh air and are encouraged to develop their independence. For example, they are asked to find their own shoes and outdoor clothing before they go outside to play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is continuing to develop her knowledge of the curriculum, including her planning and teaching skills. She does not consistently structure the curriculum or use her assessments of the children to support and progress their learning. When children become interested in their play, the childminder does not always use this opportunity to challenge children's thinking and ask questions to extend their learning. Furthermore, the range of resources and activities provided do not always captivate children's interest and engagement in their play. n The childminder completes mandatory training that supports her ability to keep children safe. However, she has not yet considered more focused training opportunities to enhance the implementation of the curriculum and the quality of learning experiences provided for the children. n The childminder demonstrates a warm and caring approach to her role. Children

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need to do better?

form bonds with the childminder, which demonstrates that they feel safe and secure. This supports children's emotional well-being. Parents comment positively about the childminder and say they are pleased with the care and learning opportunities provided for their children. n From a young age, children are supported to develop their self-care skills. Babies are provided with opportunities to learn to feed themselves and hold their cup. Older children learn appropriate table manners. They are encouraged to say

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need to do better?

6 October 2021 'thank you' as they are passed their food and enjoy eating fruit, such as strawberries, for their snack. n The childminder supports children to be kind and caring towards their friends, to share toys and to show respect for her home. She supports children to manage their feelings if they become frustrated and upset. The childminder acts as a positive role model and reinforces rules and boundaries in a sensitive way. She remains consistent in her approach. n Children enjoy participating in activities around the community, which broadens their range of experiences. They visit the woods to gather conkers and leaves, and enjoy trips to the garden centre to view the fish. Children make new friends when they attend local toddler groups. This supports their social development as they learn to mix and join in activities with other children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has attended child protection training. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse, including wider safeguarding issues such as radicalisation. The childminder knows how to make a referral to the relevant agency with statutory responsibility. This supports her to keep the children in her care safe. The childminder has developed an appropriate range of policies and procedures to support the management of the provision.

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Due date

improve interactions with the children to ensure all children receive meaningful and challenging learning experiences that build on what they already know and can do. 10/12/2021

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should:

n improve professional development to identify gaps in knowledge, skills and practice that will help raise the quality of the curriculum and learning activities provided for children n review the organisation of resources to support children to explore and develop their play and ideas further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561559 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10191369 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Cranfield. She operates during term time only from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that children access. The inspector and the childminder discussed how the she organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The childminder shared a sample of documents with the inspector. This included evidence of training and the suitability of those living on the premises. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. She observed children and the childminder taking part in activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback

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Inspection activities

6 October 2021 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

6 October 2021 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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