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 Inadequate

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The provision is inadequate

Children are not provided with a safe learning environment. The childminder has a poor knowledge of safeguarding and has failed to reduce hazards in her home to ensure children are kept safe. At the inspection, the childminder left the children to play unsupervised in the kitchen, where saucepans being used for cooking were in children's reach. Furthermore, unnoticed by the childminder, children stood on a table and jumped onto the sofa. Although the childminder took action to rectify the matters, these issues posed significant risks to children's safety.

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The provision is inadequate

Children build strong bonds with the childminder and show that they feel secure in her care. They confidently explore the environment, selecting the resources they would like to play with. The childminder gives plenty of praise to the children. She talks to them in an encouraging and supportive way. This helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. However, children do not learn about how to keep themselves safe because the childminder does not teach them about risks.

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The provision is inadequate

Children do not receive the level of education to which they are entitled. Although the childminder knows the children well, she does not plan effectively for their individual learning needs. Children do not receive sufficient support to help them develop their language skills. The curriculum is not challenging enough, and children do not gain the skills they need to help them be ready for school.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to address the actions raised at the last inspection, which means children's welfare is compromised and the quality of education has not improved. For example, she still does not supervise children appropriately and has not maintained a record of children's attendance. n The childminder is in breach of some of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. On the day of the inspection, the childminder was caring for more than three children in the early years foundation stage and was not able to meet their individual needs. She did not supervise them effectively, and this meant that they engaged in activities or were in areas of the premises that put them at risk of harm. n The childminder has failed to recognise the risks that her home and environment pose to children she cares for. She does not ensure that her daily routines are organised appropriately to meet the children's needs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has failed to notify Ofsted of a change to her premises that has an impact on the space available to children. This has also affected the quality of care she provides and is a breach of the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n The childminder makes some effort to help children develop their English-

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need to do better?

29 November 2022 speaking skills. As children play, she translates the occasional word in their home language into English. However, children do not hear or say enough words in English to help them make the most of opportunities when they move on to the next stage of their learning. n The childminder does not have a good knowledge of learning and development. She does not know how to deliver an ambitious curriculum. This means children do not benefit from meaningful learning or make the progress they are capable of. n The childminder does not recognise the importance of helping children to learn about other cultures or other children's experiences. Although she takes them to local parks and activities, she does not broaden younger children's knowledge of their wider community. n Children are beginning to learn how to understand their own feelings. The childminder develops positive relationships with the children she cares for. They

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need to do better?

go to her for comfort and reassurance. n Children are learning about good hygiene practices, such as handwashing before mealtimes. The childminder provides healthy, nutritious meals and snacks. n The childminder understands the importance of outdoor play. She takes the children for daily walks with the dog. She supports the children's physical development as they walk and skip.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder does not have a good enough understanding of how to safeguard children from potential abuse. She has completed safeguarding training. However, this has not provided her with sufficient knowledge of safeguarding issues and how to raise concerns. The childminder has a written safeguarding policy. However, this is not kept up to date, and it contains inaccurate information. The childminder is unable to demonstrate an understanding of what to do if an allegation is made against her or someone living in her house. Her lack of safeguarding knowledge compromises children's safety and well-being. The childminder does not complete thorough checks of her home or adequately supervise children to help them stay safe while they play.

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Due date

29 November 2022 develop knowledge and understanding of the local procedures so that any concerns about a child's welfare are reported to the appropriate agencies in a timely manner 13/01/2023

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Due date

ensure that children are adequately supervised at all times 13/01/2023

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ensure that individual children's needs are met effectively when exceptions are applied to the usual adult-to-child ratios 13/01/2023

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take all reasonable steps to ensure that children are not exposed to risks, and demonstrate how risks are managed to keep children safe 13/01/2023

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ensure that a daily record of the names of children being cared for on the premises and their hours of attendance is maintained 13/01/2023

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improve knowledge of what must be notified to Ofsted, particularly any changes to the premises that may affect the space available to children and the quality of care available to them 13/01/2023

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ensure that appropriate professional development opportunities are undertaken to improve knowledge and understanding of how to provide a well- designed curriculum for children. 13/01/2023

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provide a range of interesting and stimulating activities that meet individual children's learning needs, focusing on what they need to learn next to secure their good progress 27/01/2023

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29 November 2022 ensure that children have sufficient opportunities to learn and reach a good standard of English language 27/01/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of how to help children learn about equality and the diverse world in which they live in. 27/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2545424 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10248294 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 6 Date of previous inspection 24 June 2022

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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 The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

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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