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

Since registration, the childminder has persistently failed to meet the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. She is unable to manage her provision to a good standard and has received three inadequate judgements. Children do not receive the education to which they are entitled. Actions raised at the last inspection have not been sufficiently addressed, which means the quality of safeguarding and education has not improved.

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder's teaching is poor. This means children are not challenged to learn beyond what they already know. The childminder speaks to the children in English and their home language. However, the use of the English language is not embedded in the childminder's everyday practice. She does not provide sufficient opportunities to support the children to reach a good standard of English. To test children's knowledge, the childminder asks them questions in quick succession, asking them to count or name different colours. This shows that the childminder does not understand how children learn.

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The provision is inadequate

Children are content in the childminder's care. They form secure attachments with her. For example, they stay close to her when there is a visitor in the house. Children are learning basic social skills and enjoy being with each other. On outings, very young children copy the older children and indicate they wish to hold hands when they walk through the woods. They smile and greet their friends when they arrive at the childminder's home.

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need to do better?

n Leadership and management of the setting are inadequate. The childminder has failed to address the actions raised at the last inspection where enforcement notices were served. The childminder continues to demonstrate a poor understanding of the requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage'. n The childminder does not use appropriate language to help children understand about their behaviour. For example, she admitted to using the word 'naughty' to describe a child's behaviour. In addition, she admitted to shouting at another adult when challenged about the language she used. This fails to model suitable behaviour to young children. n The childminder does not assure children's health at all times. She does not wash her hands or sanitise the mat in between changing children's nappies. This increases the risk of cross-infection. The childminder fails to take drinking water

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need to do better?

on outings. When children become thirsty, they have to wait for some time until they return to the childminder's home. Children are therefore at risk of dehydration, and the failure to make drinking water available to children is a

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need to do better?

18 April 2023 breach of the requirements. n The childminder does not promote children's independence or personal care. She automatically does things for the children. For example, she pulls up their sleeves and puts on their shoes and coats on for them. The childminder does not encourage children to do things for themselves or allow enough time in the daily routine for them to do this. n The childminder's curriculum is narrow and does not offer children challenge. She does not successfully build on what children know and can already do or challenge their thinking. For example, the childminder continues to teach children to count by rote. She does not help them to gain a deeper understanding of the mathematical concept of the amount they are counting. n Minimal improvements have been made since the last inspection. For example, the childminder now recognises the requirement to keep registers of children's

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attendance up to date. She understands the importance of speaking English when caring for children. However, this is not to a good standard to help children gain the skills they need to support their future learning. n The childminder keeps the children safe in her home and on outings. She supervises them safely. On a walk during the inspection, she ensured they waited to cross the road and held onto the buggy. However, she does not reinforce children's learning about how to keep themselves safe. n Parents are satisfied with the information provided by the childminder about their children's day. They say that children have learned rhymes in English and Polish. n The children enjoy the outdoors. The childminder takes them on walks to the local parks and shops. They move their whole bodies and laugh as they experience the freedom of swinging and climbing. This helps children to develop strength and coordination.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder continues to have a poor knowledge of safeguarding. She does not know the appropriate agencies to report allegations made about herself or a household member. This was raised as an action at the last inspection and fails to assure children's welfare. The childminder demonstrates a suitable knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is clear about the procedures to follow to report any concerns she may have about a child.

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Due date

improve knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' 16/05/2023

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Due date

improve knowledge about the procedures to follow if an allegation is made against staff or a member of the household 16/05/2023

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Due date

ensure clear consistent strategies are implemented for managing children's behaviour in an appropriate way, including modelling suitable language and behaviour 16/05/2023

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Due date

ensure drinking water is available and accessible at all times, including on outings 16/05/2023

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Due date

ensure nappy changing procedures are hygienic and prevent the spread of germs. 16/05/2023

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Due date

plan and provide opportunities for children that meet their age and stage of development to build on what they already know and can do 20/06/2023

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Due date

ensure children have more opportunities to develop a good standard of English ready for the next stage of learning 16/05/2023

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Due date

ensure the personal, social and emotional education programme is implemented effectively to develop children's independence and personal skills. 20/06/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2545424 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10284018 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 5 Date of previous inspection 29 November 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, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, except for 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 This inspection was carried out as a result of a risk assessment, following information received about the childminder. n The childminder talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of a spontaneous activity. n The inspector joined the childminder and children on an outing to the local shop and park. n Children played with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and looked at written references, taking account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the

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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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