Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 February 2015 10 March 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder provides an excellent range of resources and equipment. This offers a highly stimulating and rich learning environment for the children. Resulting in successfully capturing children's ongoing interests so that they explore, investigate and become active learners.  The childminder promotes children's understanding of the natural world exceptionally well. She takes children to visit local forest areas to build dens, paddle in the streams, observe birds and wildlife and take part in treasure trails.  The childminder has designed and made many attractive toys and games to promote children's learning. For example, she has made sets of props and resources to accompany familiar stories. This is a highly effective way to encourage the development of children's language and communication skills.  The childminder is extremely caring towards the children and their families. This gives children a strong sense of belonging and enables them to build effective attachments

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This provision is outstanding

with her. as a result, children are very settled and happy.  Parents are highly complimentary about the quality of service that the childminder provides, commenting on the stimulating environment that she maintains and on the rapid progress of their children.  The childminder has an excellent understanding of safeguarding. Robust policies and procedures are in place to protect children, meaning children's safety is given the very highest priority.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 encourage children to reflect on their own learning by reviewing and discussing the photographs and pictures in their exceptionally detailed learning journals.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as provided through written questionnaires and feedback.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children are highly engaged and absorbed as the childminder reads stories to them. She skilfully models language and asks open-ended questions that encourage children to think for themselves. She encourages children to devise their own endings to stories by asking them what might happen next. The childminder teaches children to listen to each other, contribute to a group discussion and take part in group times where they share and talk about what they have done at the weekend. This promotes their listening and communication skills exceptionally well. Consequently, children are learning the skills they need when they start school. The childminder carries out regular observations of children's learning and maintains extensive records of their achievements. She uses this information to identify precise next steps in learning. This ensures learning opportunities are never missed, as a result, children make rapid progress towards the early learning goals. These

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who attend. This is outstanding

exceptionally detailed learning journals are an excellent resource for children to use as a way to discuss and reflect upon their previous learning.

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outstanding

Children approach the childminder confidently and demonstrate strong attachments with her. They turn to her to show her what they have done and include her in their play. They snuggle in for a cuddle and are given lots of affection. As a result, children feel secure and their self-esteem is extremely well promoted. The childminder encourages children's independence at every opportunity. For example, children tidy away their toys before moving on to new activities, use the toilet and washing facilities by themselves and feed themselves independently. The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. She explains clearly and calmly to children how their actions can impact on others, consistently encouraging children to demonstrate respect and care for one another and for their environment. As a result, children's behaviour is exemplary as they play harmoniously together.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder's self-evaluation is extensive. She invites parents to give regular feedback through a wide-ranging questionnaire and completes a detailed self-evaluation form. She sets clear targets for improvement and demonstrates commitment to her ongoing professional development. As a result, her practice is extremely effective and she maintains every aspect of her provision to the highest level. Partnerships with parents are excellent. The childminder updates parents each evening about what their children have been learning, so that they can continue the learning at home. The childminder invites parents to contribute to her records of children's achievements by adding their own contributions and observations. As a result of this excellent sharing of information, all those involved in the children's development are extremely well informed about how to support the children's learning further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 219377 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 864208 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1993 and lives in Kempston. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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