Perry, Jayne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2015 19 July 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 makes story time fun. She reads the story, asks questions and children are keen to join in and show their knowledge and understanding. This promotes their literacy skills and interest in books, while also developing their speech and language.  Outdoor play is an integral part of the daily routine. The wide array of activities available for children stimulates their desire to be active and test out their physical skills. They play bat and ball and bounce on the trampoline as they learn to control and develop their muscles.  The childminder is considerate and nurturing to children. As a result, children form close attachments to her and her family. They play happily and seek out the familiar adults to join them in their activities.  The childminder has a very good understanding about managing children's individual food requirements. She develops her knowledge through training and by working

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This provision is good

closely with parents, to make sure that children with allergies are kept safe in her care.  The childminder assesses her skills and children's changing needs. When appropriate, she undertakes further training to enhance her knowledge and confidence in managing children's individual requirements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not plan a consistently broad range of more challenging adult-led activities for older children, in order to maximise their learning.  The childminder does not always teach children about the reasons why they should follow good hygiene practices, such as when washing hands and when eating.

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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

 increase the regularity of challenging, adult-led activities for older children, to help support their concentration and increase their knowledge and understanding even further  extend children's understanding of how to reduce the risk of the spread of infection and maintain their good health by teaching them about the reasons for hygiene routines.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector talked to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed a planned activity in the garden and activities in the living room.  The inspector discussed children's learning and the childminder's self-evaluation with her.  The inspector observed a range of documentation, including policies and procedures, children's development records and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a wide range of activities for children. She uses outdoor activities to teach children about numbers and colours, promoting their mathematical understanding in creative ways. The childminder understands how children learn. She observes children and assesses their development well. This means that the activities she plans are purposeful and move children forward in their learning. However, the childminder does not always build further challenge into some adult-led activities to promote older children's concentration and perseverance. Nevertheless, children are curious and eager to learn. They invite the childminder to join in with their play and teach each other. This sharing of knowledge shows children's confidence in their own abilities. For example, children tell each other their ideas when playing with a toy washing machine. They test out what will happen by putting different things inside. As they do so,

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who attend. This is good

children learn through trial and error and become confident in solving problems. Furthermore, children are well equipped with the skills they need for starting school.

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good

Children play well together as they share and take turns. The childminder teaches them to behave well by giving them gentle encouragement and guidance. Children enjoy their time together and are content and very settled. These social skills help children to successfully mix with others and to be confident within a group. The childminder works closely with other providers to help children as they make the move on to nursery. She talks with key people and parents to help prepare children for the change. The childminder develops children's independence well. They put on their own shoes before playing outside and choose what activities they want to play with. Children have ample fresh air and exercise on a daily basis. This helps to promote their good health. Although, the childminder encourages children to wash their hands and not to eat food, which has dropped on the floor, she does not consistently explain why this is important. Therefore, children do not

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good

always learn about the reasons for good hygiene to help them to fully know how to protect themselves in the future.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding about child protection issues. She knows what action to take should she have a concern about children's welfare and keeps relevant contact numbers close at hand. The childminder manages risks by taking suitable precautions, such as when children play on the trampoline. This helps to create an environment where children are safe. The childminder has undertaken training and addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection. As a result, she has maintained the good quality of care that she provides for children. The childminder works with her local authority development worker and attends childminder groups. She shares good practice and this increases her knowledge. Parents are happy with the care that the childminder provides and are confident in her ability to meet children's all-round needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420941 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 852159 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 July 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6.15pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for 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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