Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 July 2015 2 October 2008

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Outstanding 1 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder is totally committed to providing childcare of the highest quality. She values every child as a unique individual and uses all her knowledge and experience to support children and their families. As a result, children flourish in her care, both in terms of their developmental achievements and their emotional well-being.  The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She thoroughly considers every aspect of children's welfare and consistently promotes this.  The childminder confidently adapts her highly effective teaching methods according to the needs of each child. She offers them an extensive array of exciting activities that encompass their interests. Children are eager to participate and show a wonderful enthusiasm for learning. They are exceptionally well prepared for school.  The childminder's astute assessments and her excellent reviewing of children's progress

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This provision is outstanding

enable her to efficiently highlight any weaker areas in their learning. She then acts swiftly to introduce pertinent activities and resources that successfully support children's learning and so close these gaps.  The childminder sensitively shares her knowledge with parents. She offers them opportunities to stay and play and lends resources to use at home. In this way, she successfully supports parents in extending their children's learning.  The childminder is exceptionally motivated. She attends additional training and has completed a childcare qualification. Her extended knowledge of child development enables the childminder to understand how each child learns and to plan highly relevant activities that promote their individual development.  Children gain an excellent, and very practical, awareness of how to keep their bodies healthy. They participate in activities where they learn to prepare a balanced meal.

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This provision is outstanding

They carefully select different types of food so that this is nutritious and balanced.

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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

 exploit the opportunities for children to gain an even greater understanding of the uses of information and communication technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and garden.  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 and evidence of the suitability of household members. She viewed 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 outstanding

The childminder's enthusiasm for each child to achieve creates a highly positive environment and supports children in making excellent progress. She skilfully adapts every activity to suit each child. Hidden toy animals encourage young children to explore and extend their language skills. The youngest children excitedly name the animals as they find them. Older children develop their counting skills and learn positional language as they sort the animals and use vocabulary, such as behind and in the middle. The childminder pays meticulous attention to resources throughout all areas of the home. Therefore, wherever children play, they have creative opportunities to learn. They develop their knowledge and vocabulary as they excitedly name the birds, animals and insects depicted on resources around the garden. They choose story sacks and ar3 engrossed as they use props to illustrate and retell the story. The childminder's excellent understanding

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who attend. This is outstanding

of how children learn enables her to build on these opportunities. For example, children enjoy a story sack about insects and the childminder suggests they make their own. Children explore the paints and are enthralled when they work out how to make butterfly prints, examining how the paints have combined to make new colours.

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outstanding

The childminder puts children first at all times. She listens carefully to them and truly values their ideas and contributions, thereby building their self-esteem. The childminder fully involves children in making decisions, such as which activity to try next. In this way, children learn to negotiate and work together, and develop a practical understanding of the needs of others. The childminder pays meticulous attention to helping children settle. She obtains a wealth of information from parents so that she fully understands children's needs. As a result, children quickly form warm, trusting relationships with her and are exceptionally confident and enthusiastic. They happily persevere and eagerly tackle new challenges. This prepares them very well for the move to school and for their future learning. The childminder encourages children to assess risks as they play, thereby supporting them in gaining an excellent understanding of safety.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is experienced and has an excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She frequently reviews her policies so that these are practical and support her in meeting all requirements. Improved risk assessments mean that the childminder promotes children's safety at all times. Her partnership working with other childcare settings that children attend is exemplary. She meets with staff to exchange detailed assessment and planning information. This supports her in providing consistent care to children and promoting their development to the maximum. The childminder rigorously evaluates her work, accurately identifying areas she can improve even more. She has recognised the further potential to offer children enhanced opportunities to explore the uses of information and communication technology.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY239848 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 848295 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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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Bedford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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