Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 November 2015 24 January 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The highly qualified and experienced childminder has a deep understanding of how children learn and develop. She is extremely committed to ensuring all children in her care achieve their very best.  The quality of teaching is outstanding. The childminder has high expectations of children and is extremely enthusiastic in her approach. Children are continually highly engaged and make excellent progress in their learning and development.  Robust settling-in processes enable parents and their children to build exceptionally close relationships with the childminder. Children's individual care needs and emotional well-being are met very well at all times.  Children develop an exceptionally good understanding of their self-care and the importance of good health. Healthy eating is promoted effectively during mealtimes. Children enjoy sitting together and talk about what they are eating. They develop a good understanding of how eating healthy and nutritious food makes them grow

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This provision is outstanding

strong.  The childminder's drive for continuous improvement is inspirational. Excellent systems support her to scrutinize and review the quality of her provision. She is committed to extending her professional development and attends regular training courses. This enhances all aspects of the provision.  Children acquire the key skills to prepare them for school. Tracking of children's progress is rigorous and targeted. Any gaps in children's development are quickly identified and interventions are developed and put in place.  Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder. They appreciate the regular, comprehensive and informative reports about their child's achievements which keeps them updated. They value her flexibility and enthusiasm for teaching.

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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

 consider enhancing the already excellent ways to share information with other settings, in order to maintain excellent outcomes for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as, evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home, the children's learning journeys, a sample of policies and procedures and the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The dedicated childminder has a comprehensive understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and her responsibilities. A wide range of excellent policies and procedures fully support her practice. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder fully understands local safeguarding procedures and is alert to signs that indicate children may be at risk of abuse. The childminder rigorously monitors the success of planned activities and the children's ongoing progress. Parents receive the support and guidance they need to extend their learning at home. The childminder is highly reflective and recognises that she is able to find even more-superb ways to engage with other settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

All children, including those with special educational needs, develop good speech and language skills. The childminder teaches the sounds that initial letters make as they play and talk together. She consistently uses demonstration and descriptive language as she plays alongside them. Children show interest in literacy, seeking out the childminder to read and look at books. The childminder is very skilled in promoting children's thinking and learning within all activities and learning experiences. She alters well-known stories to provide opportunities for children to think and solve problems. Partnerships with parents and other settings where children also attend are excellent. Parents are encouraged to contribute to the childminder's initial assessments of children's development and learning. Regular exchanges of information and effective communication, promotes continuity in children's care, learning and development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children form exceptional relationships with the childminder. Daily routines are extremely well established. The childminder obviously enjoys her role. Children confidently and actively play, learn and explore their environments. The childminder provides a calm and relaxed environment which is richly resourced. This superbly promotes children's natural curiosity and imagination. Children play harmoniously together. They independently select from a range of equipment to act out stories, involving the childminder and visitors in play. Children take turns to play different characters and listen carefully to what each other has to say. Continual positive praise and enthusiastic encouragement successfully promote children's self-esteem and exemplary behaviour. The childminder plans a range of activities to support learning within the local community. Children understand how to behave in different social situations. They learn about how to keep themselves safe.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are encouraged to practise their physical skills. Working together, children devise obstacle courses.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make excellent progress from their starting points. They are eager to join in and show high levels of curiosity and a strong desire to know more. They acquire good skills and positive attitudes to support their future education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399258 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 860035 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 January 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009 and lives in Flitwick, Bedford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds Qualified Teacher Status.

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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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