Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 June 2015 21 January 2010

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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 has good relationships with parents. She explains activities and resources that children have particularly enjoyed. Parents are then able to build on these and thereby extend their children's learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children develop and learn as they play. She confidently uses effective teaching methods, to offer them activities that interest and motivate them. As a result, children make good progress and the childminder prepares them well for school and future learning.  The childminder is enthusiastic and remains committed to developing her practice. She carries out research and exchanges information with other childminders, actively putting any new knowledge into practice. For example, she now offers children additional craft activities that are tailored to their individual developmental needs.  The childminder interacts well with children. They learn new vocabulary as they read,

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This provision is good

sing and join in with discussions. Consequently, children develop good language skills and understand how to interact appropriately with others.  The childminder has a thorough knowledge of safeguarding issues and updates this by completing relevant training. As a result, she consistently promotes children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make maximum use of information from parents about their children's progress at home, in order to enrich the activity planning.  The childminder does not organise all resources as well as possible. Therefore, children are not always able to choose independently and extend their play to the maximum.

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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

 enhance the planning procedures by making greater use of ongoing information from parents about their children's learning and development at home  review the organisation of resources so that these are even more accessible and children are able to make further choices in order to fully extend their play and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and viewed areas of the home used for childminding.  The inspector talked with the childminder and the children present and reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of household members, the childminder's self-evaluation information and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's improved procedures enable her to identify children's next steps in learning and to plan relevant activities. For example, children's skills in mathematics, reading and experimenting are extended as they participate in well-planned cooking activities. They follow a recipe, carefully weighing the ingredients and eagerly noting how these change as they are mixed and cooked. The childminder observes children as they play and updates her assessments of them. However, she does not always make full use of parents' updates to fully inform the planning and promote children's development to the maximum. Children of all ages make good progress as the childminder adapts the use of resources well. An example of this is her use of books. Very young children develop an enjoyment of books as they lift the flaps and feel the different textures on each page. Older children enjoy regular visits to the library. They quickly learn the difference between

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who attend. This is good

reference and fictional books and eagerly plan their next piece of research. The childminder interacts well with children, intervening appropriately to extend their play. For example, young children have time to explore an animal pop-up toy. The childminder then encourages them to name the animals and make the relevant sounds.

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good

The childminder works well with parents. She understands each child's needs and maintains their home routines as much as possible. As a result, children quickly settle and build secure relationships with her. The childminder sensitively supports children. She praises and encourages them so that they happily try new challenges and learn to persevere. For example, young children concentrate and work out how to fit toy cars into a transporter. This thoughtful support means that children develop positive attitudes and are emotionally ready for school. The childminder generally ensures that resources are accessible. For example, children choose toy animals to explore. However, some resources, such as role-play items, are not as readily accessible. This means that children are not always aware of what is available, in order to extend their play to the maximum.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She regularly updates her policies so that these effectively support her daily work. She has successfully addressed the previous recommendation by ensuring that accidents are appropriately recorded. The childminder conscientiously evaluates her work, using this information to improve her practice. For example, new child-sized furniture means that children can more easily access activities. The childminder monitors children's progress and addresses any weaker areas, such as offering children further opportunities to look at books and develop their reading skills. The childminder now has good procedures to support her partnership working with other childcare settings. These include exchanging assessment information so that all those involved work consistently in order to promote children's development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505262 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 869262 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Kempston. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, 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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