Baverstock, Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 July 2015 28 April 2009

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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 demonstrates a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements. Teaching is good and she skilfully adapts activities to include children of all ages.  Children are developing good speech and language skills. They eagerly recall past events during discussions and learn new words rapidly to express their needs.  Children practise their hand control during many activities to support their early writing skills. They are beginning to recognise the letters of their own name and the sounds that they make.  Partnerships with parents are well established. Parents are aware of the activities children take part in and follow suggested activities to continue their learning at home. In addition, they receive regular detailed information on children's progress.  Safeguarding measures are robust as the childminder continually assesses the areas children use to minimise potential risks or hazards. She has recently completed child

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This provision is good

protection training, so she is aware of her responsibility to promote children's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use every available opportunity to promote children's mathematical development and understanding of how numbers can be used.  Occasionally, the childminder does not gather as much detail as possible from parents about children's learning at home when they first start at the provision. Therefore, she is not able to use this information to further support her early planning for children's next steps in learning.

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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 the teaching of mathematics to provide even more opportunities for children to develop their use of numbers for different purposes  focus more precisely on the initial information gathered from parents to further support accurate assessments of children's starting points.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors, outside and during the snack and lunchtime routines, and spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector observed adult-led activities and jointly discussed the intentions and learning outcomes with the childminder.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation, including policies, a self- evaluation form, training certificates and children's learning journals.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through recently completed questionnaires and a selection of written references and cards.  The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other documentation in relation to the safeguarding and welfare requirements.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder plans a well-balanced learning programme that includes adult-led and child-chosen activities. Children make choices in their play from the wide range of stimulating resources both indoors and outside. They play alongside others from a young age and work cooperatively as part of a group to act out a narrative. For example, during pretend play they use a box as a rocket to travel into space. Children show skill in making toys work and enjoy taking part in group games. However, the childminder does not always use every opportunity to develop children's early mathematical skills and use of numbers. Nevertheless, the childminder completes regular observations of children and uses their next steps in learning to devise interesting monthly topics. She uses approved childcare guidance to ensure children are working at the stage expected for their age and support their good all-round progress in readiness for school.

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good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder and show confidence as they explore their surroundings. They request help when they need it, demonstrating the secure bonds that have developed. The childminder gathers information from parents when children start, in order to support their smooth move into her home. This includes individual daily routines and children's favourite activities. However, this is not always focused on what children already know and can do to fully support the childminder's early planning. Children competently use self-help skills appropriate to their age. Younger children drink from cups with minimal spillage and older children wash their hands before they eat. Children understand that equipment needs to be used safely as they manage sharp sticks to make arrangements with fruit. Children enjoy regular fresh air and exercise. They travel with confidence using balancing equipment and follow instructions as they take turns to throw

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good

and catch a ball. This promotes their developing relationships and physical health.

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provision is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She implements clear policies and procedures to aid the smooth running of her home and encourage children's positive behaviour. She values the feedback of both parents and children to support continuous improvement and enhance the experiences that she provides. In addition, the childminder uses her knowledge of how children learn to review their overall progress and identify areas that need attention. She uses an effective system to support children's ongoing development. This demonstrates how she has successfully addressed her previous recommendation. The childminder has a professional development programme in place and keeps herself up to date through various online sources. She actively seeks to work cooperatively with all the other settings that children attend and shares information on children's progress. This helps support

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Setting details

Unique reference number 219850 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 865814 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Stotfold. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She is registered to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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