Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2015 21 February 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder uses her childcare qualification well to support her work. She continues to complete training and meets with other childminders to exchange ideas for good practice. She makes practical use of any new information in order to benefit children.  Children enjoy an interesting range of play opportunities. The childminder treats each child as an individual and uses her good teaching skills to adapt activities to suit children's needs. Consequently, children are positive about their play and learn key skills in preparation for school.  The childminder quickly identifies any weaker areas in children's learning and takes prompt action to address these. For example, she provides additional activities that support younger children in developing their speech.  Children enjoy using local facilities, such as parks, walks and toddler groups. These opportunities increase their awareness of their community and enable them to feel part

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This provision is good

of this. In turn, this sparks their interest in diversities in the wider world.  The childminder supports parents well in extending their children's learning. For example, she explains activities that children have particularly enjoyed, enabling parents to build on these at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of all opportunities to support children in fully developing their skills in critical thinking.  The childminder sometimes carries out simple tasks for children and so does not always promote their independence to the very best extent.

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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

 extend the opportunities for children to think critically during daily activities and discussions  build on the daily opportunities that enable children to develop their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She 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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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder uses her experience and her good knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage to ensure that she meets all requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of this area up to date by regularly completing training. The childminder now evaluates her practice well and makes effective use of this information to prioritise improvements. For example, additional outdoor resources provide further learning opportunities for children who prefer to learn outside. The childminder takes time to ensure that she is aware of the activity planning at other settings children attend. She then offers children play opportunities that build on their experiences and so extend their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder now assesses children's progress well and plans activities that support them in taking the next steps in their learning. She offers children interesting activities that contribute to the development of their early writing skills. For example, children enjoy drawing on a large sheet of paper on the floor, and the childminder encourages them to add details to their illustrations. Children enjoy activities that offer them opportunities to express their creativity. They explore paint effects as they create paint bubbles, roll marbles in paint and use fruit to make stencils. However, the childminder does not always extend children's opportunities to solve problems as much as possible during all adult-led activities. The childminder knows the children well and offers them opportunities to develop their skills. Children playing with malleable dough learn to cut this with scissors. They develop their coordination and further physical skills as they learn to push down

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

gently on the rolling pin as they roll the dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good procedures for exchanging information with parents. This ensures she is aware of each child's needs and meets these throughout the day. Children have secure relationships with the childminder, happily chattering to her and including her in their play. The childminder's sensitive interactions with children support them in learning how to manage their own behaviour. Children enjoy looking at their work, which is displayed around the childminder's home. They proudly discuss this and the childminder helps them to note how much progress they are making. This helps build children's confidence and their positive attitudes, establishing a strong emotional security which supports children when they start school. Children develop a practical understanding of how to keep their bodies healthy. They enjoy daily outdoor play opportunities and discuss how exercise, such as running and using large play equipment, helps to keep their hearts

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder assesses children's starting points and supports them well so that they make good progress. She encourages children to communicate appropriately and to express their views and ideas. This prepares them well for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505267 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 869263 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in Kempston. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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