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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 11 June 2012

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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 a gentle approach and uses good teaching to extend upon what children already know. She is able to identify when children exceed expectations for their age and plans challenging and creative activities to maintain their interest.  Children enjoy a range of adult-led and child-led activities. They learn about the letters that make up their names and how to form numbers. These skills help them to become ready for starting school.  The childminder plans activities where children can be fit and active. They enjoy playing outdoors and at activity groups, where they develop their coordination, balance and strength in their large muscles.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She has policies and procedures in place which she follows, to help keep children safe in her care.  The childminder is reflective in her practice and has addressed recommendations from

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This provision is good

her previous inspection. She asks parents and children to share their views. Consequently, she maintains a good standard of care for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Story time sessions do not always capture young children's interest, and at times they become restless as a result.  The childminder does not always encourage children to recognise and respond to their own personal needs.

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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

 review teaching strategies so that story time sessions are more exciting and engaging for younger children to sustain their interest  promote children's independence even further by encouraging them to learn to recognise and manage some personal care needs for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the garden, kitchen and lounge.  The inspector read through the childminder's self-evaluation document and feedback left by parents.  The inspector spoke to children and the childminder at suitable times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's learning books, evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members, and policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans precisely for children's learning. She identifies what children need to learn next and plans activities to support this. Her close working with parents and other settings children attend helps her to provide activities that directly feed into children's interests. Consequently, children make good progress in their learning. Children enjoy being outdoors where they play in tents and playhouses, developing their imagination and ideas through role play. The childminder provides a familiar routine with periods of rest after activity. During story times, children unwind and relax on cushions. However, at times, the length of stories and content does not always appeal to young children. Sometimes, children become distracted and lose interest. The childminder asks children for their ideas and questions them about things that interest them. She gives them plenty of time to respond and listens intently to what they say. As a result of her good teaching,

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who attend. This is good

children develop into fluent talkers who can express themselves well.

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good

Children are confident and sociable. They know that the childminder is fond of them and they build strong attachments to her. Children play together well because the childminder teaches them to share and take turns. The childminder is firm and fair when imposing rules. She explains the rules to children, for example, why they must sit down to eat and why they need a drink when the weather is hot. As children understand the reasons for the rules, they behave very well. In turn, they learn ways to keep safe and avoid ill health. The childminder encourages children to eat healthy foods and explains to them about good hygiene practices. However, she does not always promote children's independent self-help skills, such as reminding them about washing their hands and blowing their noses when needed. Children help to tidy away toys as they learn to be responsible and look after the environment where they play.

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provision is good

The childminder undertakes training that is beneficial for children's safety. She has recently refreshed her safeguarding and child protection knowledge. She has also completed her first-aid training. Therefore, she has the skills needed to keep children safe in her care. The childminder works closely with the local school and pre-schools children attend. Along with parents, they all exchange information and contribute to children's learning journals. As a result, the childminder has an accurate account of children's abilities in order to plan effectively for their learning. The childminder fully understands her responsibility to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and uses self-evaluation as a way to check the quality of care she provides. Parents share their satisfaction with the very good care she provides, and children are content and happy during their time with her.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435237 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 853611 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 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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