Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 June 2015 6 July 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 takes children on regular outings outside of the home. This helps children to enjoy first-hand experiences that excite and interest them. For example, they talk about the animals they have seen at the zoo, as they look at books with the childminder.  The childminder develops her teaching as children start to get ready for school. By having a greater focus upon learning letters, numbers and colours; the childminder helps children to gain the skills they need in their future learning.  The childminder promotes children's emotional and social development well. She plays games where they learn about taking turns and sharing. By encouraging parents to play these at home, children learn to play well and enjoy their time together.  The childminder has a good understanding about how to keep children safe. She has attended very recent training to refresh her knowledge of child protection issues, and

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have less opportunity to play with natural resources that promote their sensory learning, curiosity and interest when they play inside.  The childminder does not always give children free choice about the resources they can play with and use. Therefore, their problem-solving skills and ability to fully lead their play is not maximised.

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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 children's interest in the natural world and sensory learning, for example, by providing similar rich and varied activities indoors to those that are available for them when they play outdoors  extend upon children's independent learning, by encouraging them to have more active involvement in selecting and using resources.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities in the living room and dining room, and the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children, at suitable times during the inspection. She also read through feedback left by parents.  The inspector looked at the childminder's self-evaluation document, policies and procedures and children's development records. The inspector also looked at the evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder's garden is an exciting and enticing place for children to play. They play in water, hop on tree stumps and bounce on the trampoline, as they develop their physical skills. The differing experiences in the garden promote children's desire to learn using all of their senses. Activities inside are interesting and engage children, but do not always provide the same breadth and challenge for them. Nevertheless, the childminder delivers good quality teaching. Since the previous inspection, she has sharpened the focus of her observations and assessments. The childminder uses the information she gathers and that parents' share to plan for what children need to learn next. This helps them to make good progress in their development. Children play with a dolls' house and small figures, and enjoy role play as they use their imagination. The childminder helps them to learn to develop their vocabulary, by gently correcting words they mispronounce and by asking

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good

Children are happy and content in the childminder's care. She puts a lot of thought into preparing them for starting school. By teaching children self-help skills, such as using the toilet and dressing, the childminder helps them to become independent. During learning activities, she does not always teach children to be so independent. She blows bubbles for them in the garden, but does not encourage them to have a have a go at blowing bubbles themselves. During painting activities, the childminder provides the paint and items to print with. Therefore, children are not always able to make choices about what to use and how to develop their play. Children eat healthy snacks and the childminder reminds them about drinking water throughout the day, especially when the weather is warm. Children are active and enjoy exercise as part of their everyday routine. This effectively teaches them about how to care for their bodies.

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provision is good

The childminder has a childcare qualification and uses her good knowledge to plan for children's learning. She understands the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and reviews the care she provides. She encourages parents and children to share their views and has addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection. As a result, the childminder has sustained good quality care for children. She carries out risk assessments at home and when going on outings. This means that she is able to identify, and minimise, any risks that children might encounter. The childminder establishes relationships with teachers to prepare children for starting school, and to develop methods for sharing information. Parents are very positive about the care that the childminder provides, and express their delight in children's close attachments to her.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY377659 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 858436 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Dunstable. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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