Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2015 13 December 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 a variety of ways to update and refresh her already good understanding of all aspects of children's learning and welfare needs. She effectively shares new information with her assistant, helping to maintain high standards of practice.  Teaching is good. The childminder plans activities based on children's interests and favourite stories. Children enjoy stomping around the garden while they search for bears hidden in different places.  The friendly childminder offers a caring and nurturing environment for children and babies. They express their affection for her as they snuggle up to her after waking from their sleep and turn to her when they occasionally require reassurance.  The childminder has established a variety of ways to effectively keep parents up to date with what their children have been doing on a daily basis and how they are progressing in their learning and development.

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This provision is good

 When the time comes, children are ready to move on to nursery or school. The childminder and her assistant teach them to recognise letters and numbers. They give children opportunities to play and learn with other children, helping them to learn to share and take turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give children every opportunity to think how they can solve problems or complete a task.  Very young children cannot always make independent choices and fully extend their play as the childminder does not always organise equipment and activities as well as possible.

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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 opportunities for children to complete tasks and solve problems during activities and discussions  enhance the organisation of toys and resources to enable younger children to make further independent choices and extend their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and in the garden. She spoke to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of household members and assistants working with the childminder. She viewed a range of documentation, including attendance registers and the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector looked at children's assessment and progress records and discussed planning methods with the childminder.  The inspector took into account the views of parents as recorded in questionnaires and written statements.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants regularly update their knowledge and understanding of how to protect children. She checks that her primary assistant and backup assistants are suitable to work with children. The childminder has regular meetings with her primary assistant to help maintain the good quality care and education they provide. Additional training and discussions contribute to their ability to successfully implement and meet all requirements. The childminder has established ways to help her evaluate the service she provides. Parents regularly contribute their ideas and thoughts on the quality of her practice. The childminder works in close partnership with all other settings that children attend. She regularly shares information about individual children's learning and consistently uses methods they have put in place to support disabled children and those who have special educational needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately observes and assesses children's progress. She uses this information to help her and her assistant identify children's next steps in learning and generally incorporate these in enjoyable activities. Children squeal with delight as the childminder chases them in the garden during a counting game. There are some occasions, however, when babies and very young children are more restricted than older children in their independent explorations and play. For example, they are not always able to use their mouths to explore objects. The childminder follows themes to trigger children's curiosity. After reading a familiar story about a bear, the childminder and her assistant base a variety of activities and resources, covering all areas of learning, around the creature.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and inviting environment in which children happily play and learn. She carefully gathers information from parents to ensure children's routines are consistently continued when children are with her. Babies welcome cuddles and enjoy rhymes and songs as the childminder changes their nappies. Children are well behaved in the childminder's care. They follow simple rules and respond positively when the childminder gently reminds them to be kind to each other and to share. Children learn from a young age how to put on their own shoes and coats. The childminder provides a basket for each child to keep their possessions in. This helps them to develop a sense of belonging in the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, disabled children and those with special educational needs, make good progress in their learning and development. Parents and professionals provide resources for the childminder to use to help teach and support the children. The childminder monitors children's progress, helping to ensure that they continue to learn and develop at a good rate.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429734 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 853024 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Bromham, Bedfordshire. She works with an assistant and operates all year round from Monday to Friday, 7.30am until 6.30pm, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-olds. She supports children who speak English as an additional language, disabled children and those with special educational needs.

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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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