Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 August 2015 3 June 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement 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 well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how to promote young children's learning and development. She uses this knowledge to provide age- appropriate activities that engage children's interest. This supports children to make good progress across all areas of learning.  The childminder teaches children mathematical and literacy skills in fun, practical ways. They learn that print carries meaning as they follow a recipe to make cakes. They also learn to count as they measure and spoon out their ingredients. They thoroughly enjoy the baking activity, giggling with delight as they crack their own eggs and feel the yolk drip over their fingers.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder has an effective range of strategies in place so that all those involved in the children's learning and development share information. This supports children to make good progress.  The childminder warmly welcomes each child into her home. She is caring and

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This provision is good

affectionate and children demonstrate secure and trusting relationships with her. She knows the children well and is attentive to their care needs and routines.  The childminder has an effective understanding of her role and responsibilities to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a secure understanding of what would alert her to any concerns about children in her care and what procedures to follow in the event of a concern.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always question children well enough to encourage them to think and to extend their 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

 take every opportunity to question children skilfully during activities in order to make them think and extend their learning even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and reviewed them jointly with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as provided through written questionnaires and feedback.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's evidence of self-evaluation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn. She plans for children's activities, but flexibly follows their interests and allows them to take the lead in their own learning. Children demonstrate very good levels of involvement and are eager to learn. When children start attending the provision, the childminder gathers information from parents with regard to their interests and needs. She builds on this by carrying out regular observations of children's development. She uses this information to identify children's next steps in learning and to plan stimulating, interesting activities that are appropriate to their stage of development. The childminder interacts well with children. She joins in with their activities, modelling language and encouraging them to explore. However, she sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's learning further by asking a range of questions that encourage them to think hard about what they are doing.

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good

The childminder places a high priority on encouraging children's positive behaviour. She teaches children to share toys and resources and to be respectful towards each other and her home. As a result, children are calm and well behaved. The childminder links with other settings that children attend. She finds out what children are learning and plans further activities to enhance their progress. She encourages children to be independent in their self-care skills, to be confident and to be able to communicate effectively. The childminder provides a good range of resources and equipment, both indoors and outdoors. This offers a stimulating learning environment for the children and provides children with regular opportunities to explore, investigate and become active learners. The development of these skills prepares children for future learning at pre-school and school. Children enjoy the benefits of fresh air and exercise as they play in the garden each day.

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good

The childminder takes them to group activities where they can socialise with children their own age and experience an even wider range of learning activities.

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provision is good

The childminder monitors children's development to ensure that all areas of learning are covered and that children are making good progress. She attends safeguarding and first- aid courses and this leads to an increased knowledge of how to protect children and respond to accidents and emergencies. She ensures that appropriate checks are carried out on all adults living in her home. She undertakes additional training to enhance her own professional development and to improve her service to children and parents. The childminder evaluates her setting through a self-evaluation form and feedback from parents and children. This supports her in identifying her strengths and areas for improvement. Parents say they are happy with the quality of childcare that the childminder provides.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY225218 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 1023630 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Bedford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for 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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