Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2015 24 February 2010

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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 undertakes a programme of regular and relevant training. She knows her setting well and uses her new knowledge to enhance and improve the quality of care and education she provides for children.  The childminder supports children's communication and development of language well. Throughout the day, the childminder uses every opportunity during play and the daily routine to introduce children to new words and extend their vocabulary.  The childminder knows children and their families well. She works together with them to help children to settle into her care and to be ready for moving on to school.  The childminder understands the importance of teaching children about their own identity and the differences and similarities between themselves and others. Her home is rich in resources that support children to learn about different cultures and faiths.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's assessments of learning do not always include the information that parents share about their children's progress at home.  On occasion, the childminder does not encourage children to extend their ideas as some resources are not always visible and easily available for them.

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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

 enhance the precision of assessments even further by incorporating the information that parents share about their children's learning  increase the opportunities for children to freely choose resources and activities to help extend their thinking.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector read and took account of the written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder has a sound understanding of how to keep children safe in her care. She attends regular training to refresh her knowledge of child protection issues. Her policies, procedures and practice reflect the most recent legislation and guidance. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and the areas where children play. She has addressed the recommendation from her previous inspection. The childminder maintains a close working relationship with her local authority to help her to review her work. She evaluates the quality of her whole provision to see where improvements can be made to enhance children's safety, learning and care. As a result, she can continually improve the quality of care for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good quality teaching for children. She observes their play and uses the information she gathers to plan for what children need to learn next. By tracking children's learning, the childminder can effectively measure the good progress that they make. Activities interest children. They spend long periods finding out about how things work and engaging in role play with the childminder. The childminder joins in with children and encourages their ideas. Together, the childminder and children talk about their day, decide when to have a snack and what to eat. Children practise using their small-muscle skills in readiness for writing. They are intrigued by the marks they make on paper and the chalkboard. Children show an interest in books and learn about counting through everyday activities with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and approachable and shows children genuine affection. Children quickly form close attachments to her and her family. They cuddle up to the childminder if they want reassurance and comfort. They display high levels of self-esteem and confidence as they play and learn. Children learn about taking care of the family pets and are gentle and considerate towards others. The childminder prepares healthy snacks and food for children. She takes them on interesting trips away from the home where they learn about being fit and active. Children play on apparatus in local parks and at play centres, which helps to develop their large muscles. The childminder builds upon children's fascination with animals by taking them to the local zoo. She forms effective and supportive relationships with parents. The childminder knows children's families well and works with them to successfully meet the needs of children.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder places a high importance upon helping all children to achieve and be successful learners. The childminder's focus upon preparing children for school is highly effective. Children make consistently good progress in their development and are ready and willing to learn.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY218901 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 869767 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Dunstable. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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