Robbins Alison

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2015 12 December 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides fun, high-quality learning experiences for children, both indoors and outside. As a result, children are developing the key skills they need for the next stage of their learning, such as at school.  The childminder helps children to research topics, such as boats, by using the internet. She follows this up by providing a range of materials for children to make boats. She encourages children to watch what happens as they put their boat in the water tray.  Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. They enjoy the freedom of playing in the garden when they choose. The childminder's flexible routines mean that children can have snacks and meals when they are ready for them. These activities help children to make their own healthy choices.  The childminder takes into account the views of parents. Parents' comments are positive about the care and activities the childminder provides and the positive impact

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This provision is good

this has on children's development.  Since the last inspection, the childminder has made significant improvements to her practice. She has attended training on observation and assessment and fully understands her responsibility to complete the progress check for children aged between two and three years. Furthermore, she has started to network with a group of local childminders, who offer each other peer support.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not allow enough time for children to form their own answers. At times, she does not use effective questioning to extend their thinking skills.  The childminder does not always give parents further information and ideas of how to promote children's learning at home.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to think about why and how things happen, such as through the consistent use of effective questioning, giving them adequate time to respond  enhance children's good development even more, for example, by giving parents ideas of how they might complement children's good learning through activities at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaging in activities with children and talked with her about children's learning.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Young children enjoy sensory experiences as they splash in the water tray and explore a range of natural resources outdoors. The childminder plans good activities, which are of interest to the children. For example, children who are interested in boats, engage in activities around this theme over many days. However, the childminder does not always extend children's thinking through the use of appropriate questions. She sometimes does not give enough time for children to think deeply and formulate their answers. For example, children are not prompted to consider why the boat, made out of sponge, is sinking. The childminder uses her good knowledge of the children and regular observations to inform her assessments and plan for children's next steps. She shares her assessments with other settings that children attend and with parents. However, there is

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who attend. This is good

scope to develop this even more, by giving parents ideas of how to develop children's learning at home.

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good

The childminder collects clear information from parents when children start, enabling her to meet their emotional needs. Children have positive relationships with the childminder, as they enjoy her cuddles, praise and reassurance. Children have opportunities to be active and engage in physical play both in the garden and on outings in the local community. The childminder encourages children to learn about healthy eating and she offers a good range of healthy snacks to develop their tastes. These good experiences support children very well in developing the skills that they need to adopt healthy lifestyles. Children develop their social skills and confidence as the childminder takes them to toddler groups and rhyme times. Children show compassion and concern for each other. For example, when they are outside, the older children make sure the younger children are aware of the step and they tell them to be careful.

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provision is good

The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of how to protect and safeguard children. Through putting into practice good policies and procedures, she actively promotes children's safety and welfare. She regularly reflects on her practice; this helps her to maintain the good standards of care and education she provides for the children. For example, the childminder has recently considered the use of her garden and has added a growing area for the children to use. The childminder sources professional development opportunities to refresh her good knowledge and understanding. This has a positive impact on her practice. She uses questionnaires and discussions with parents to seek their views and she reflects on these for future development. The childminder effectively reviews the activities she offers and assessments of children. As a result, she identifies gaps in children's learning and ensures she effectively addresses them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 219872 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1001704 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday 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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