Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 May 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder observes and assesses children's progress well. She makes good use of the information gained to plan further challenging activities that help children continue to achieve.  The childminder makes regular visits to playgroups and children's centres, where children benefit from socialising with others and taking part in different activities. This helps to develop their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder is consistent in her routines and the ways she manages children's behaviour. She offers lots of meaningful praise and encouragement. As a result, children are well behaved.  The childminder is rigorous in promoting good safety and hygiene routines. She carries out regular risk assessments to minimise any potential hazards to children.  The childminder shares children's assessments and daily journals with parents, which helps to ensure she provides children with consistency in their care and meets their

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently seek the views of parents to help her reflect on her practice and identify areas for further development to benefit children in her care.  The childminder misses opportunities for children to fully develop their physical skills because there is no equipment for climbing and balancing.

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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

 further develop ways in which parents are able to contribute to the self-evaluation process  provide children with opportunities to climb and balance to develop their physical skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities and the childminder's interactions with the children.  The inspector looked at a sample of relevant documentation, including children's records.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her practice.  The inspector reviewed parents' feedback by sampling written documents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder promotes children's learning and developmental needs well. She uses good teaching techniques to promote children's language and communication skills throughout their daily activities and routines in both English and Chinese. For example, she encouraged children to identify a variety of animals, in both languages. Children snuggle up with the childminder and listen to stories while they eagerly turn the pages of their favourite book. They also enjoy listening to songs and rhymes with repetitive phrases, which help reinforce language. These activities help children to build skills for their future learning. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. She counts with the younger children and they use shape sorters together. Children enjoy physical activities indoors and outdoors and in all weathers, benefiting from the fresh air and exercise. Overall, the childminder provides a variety of equipment, such as push-along

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who attend. This is good

toys, and sand and foam trays to extend their physical and sensory skills.

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good

Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. They approach her for cuddles and display a good sense of belonging and confidence in the childminder's home. The childminder stores toys at a low level to encourage children to choose what they want to play with, to promote their independence. She ensures that children develop independence in many basic skills, including managing their personal care needs. This helps children to prepare well for their next stage in learning. Children are beginning to appreciate the wider world as they learn about different celebrations and festivals from other countries. The childminder encourages children to follow good hygiene practices and to develop healthy lifestyles. She promotes children's awareness of healthy eating by providing nutritious home-cooked meals.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She knows what to do should she have a child protection concern about a child in her care. Overall, the childminder evaluates her practice well and recognises priorities for improvement. She attends meetings and training courses to improve her practice and benefit children's learning. For example, she recently attended training to strengthen her knowledge of child development in all areas of learning to improve children's overall learning outcomes. The childminder monitors and evaluates her educational programmes effectively to ensure that any identified gaps in children's learning are narrowing and shares children's assessments with parents. She is aware of the need to work in partnership with any other agencies or settings if the need arises.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420921 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 891526 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday, from 7.30am to 7pm, throughout most of the year.

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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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