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

The childminder does not ensure that she keeps children safe at all times. On occasions, children are left alone with the household pets and the childminder has not considered the risk that this may pose to children's safety. However, children behave well. The childminder is clear with her expectations for behaviour and children listen to instructions. For example, children know to sit at the table while eating.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder does not demonstrate an adequate knowledge of the early years foundation stage curriculum and how children learn. Therefore, she does not consistently plan a wide range of challenging experiences for children across all areas of their development. This restricts opportunities for them make the best progress in their learning. Despite this weakness, the childminder is warm and nurturing and has built secure relationships with the children in her care. Her interactions with the children are caring and supportive.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not develop their communication skills to the highest level. The childminder often uses her own home language to speak to the children and fails to model spoken English to the children during crucial learning moments, such as when sharing a story. The childminder does help children to be kind to one another. She ensures that older children show care towards babies.

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need to do better?

n The childminder does not ensure good health and safety measures are in place. She does not consider the possible safety risks posed by household pets to assure children's welfare. n The childminder is aware of which children are expected on a daily basis. However, she has failed to keep a daily record of their hours of attendance. n The childminder does not provide opportunities for children to develop skills across all areas of their learning. She does not have a good enough knowledge to design and implement an appropriate curriculum to meet children's learning needs. n The childminder understands the importance of acknowledging the children's home language. This supports the children effectively to feel safe and secure. However, the childminder does not consistently ensure that the children have the opportunity to learn English vocabulary as they play, such as during story sessions and play opportunities.

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need to do better?

n Children settle quickly. The childminder gathers information from parents and ensures that routines are matched to the child's home environment, helping them to feel secure. She listens to children's views and responds to their requests about what to play with.

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24 June 2022 n Children are given opportunities to develop their physical skills. They regularly visit the local park where they run and climb. Young children use ride-on toys. The childminder supports young children who are learning to walk, holding their fingers as they toddle and offering lots of encouragement. n Children have opportunities to learn about their local community. For instance, they go on trips to the park, library and play groups. This helps to build children's social and emotional skills and broadens their range of experiences. n Children show that they acquire positive social skills. They learn to become independent. Young children are taught to put on their own shoes and be responsible for items, such as their sun hat. During mealtimes, children learn to feed themselves. Babies use their hands and toddlers use forks. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. n Parents are complimentary about the friendly and kind childminder. They

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comment that children settle quickly because of her caring personality. Parents feel that communication is strong and they are kept up to date with what their child is learning through regular messages and daily verbal feedback. n Children are beginning to understand how to keep themselves healthy. The childminder ensures that children have daily exercise in fresh air, and cooks homemade healthy meals that contain fresh fruit and vegetables. n The childminder demonstrates a willingness to continue to improve her practice. She completes required mandatory training. However, the childminder has not sought professional development opportunities to develop her knowledge and skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not ensure that children are kept safe around the household pets, which puts children at risk of harm. Nevertheless, the childminder has completed safeguarding training, and training about wider safeguarding issues, such as domestic violence and forced marriage. She can identify signs and symptoms of abuse to help protect the children in her care from harm. The childminder has a good understanding of how to report a concern and knows the procedure she needs to follow. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, she supports their understanding of road safety when they go out for walks.

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Due date

24 June 2022 take action to ensure that children are safe with regard to the household pets 15/07/2022

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Due date

keep a daily record of the names of children being cared for and their hours of attendance 15/07/2022

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Due date

improve the quality of teaching and provide a range of interesting and stimulating activities that meet individual children's learning needs, and focus on what they need to learn next to secure their good progress 23/12/2022

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Due date

ensure that children have sufficient opportunities to learn and reach a good standard in English language 23/12/2022

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Due date

undertake appropriate professional development opportunities to increase knowledge and understanding of how to provide children with a high-quality curriculum that helps them to learn and develop. 23/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2545424 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10215531 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 5 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 2019 and lives in Houghton Regis, Bedfordshire. She has an appropriate early years qualification at level 2. The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Friday, except 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 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk discussion to find out about the organisation and intent of the curriculum and the arrangements for children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder to find out how the setting is organised. The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including qualifications and evidence of the suitability of those living in the childminder's home. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of written feedback from parents. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation. They observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors. The inspector assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Inspection activities

24 June 2022 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

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