Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 December 2015 11 February 2011

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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 childminder has a superb understanding of how children learn and provides a rich, varied and imaginative range of activities, which children thoroughly enjoy. She demonstrates passion and dedication in her work and very skilfully adapts her teaching to ensure all children are included.  Children flourish and make rapid progress in their learning. They are consistently encouraged to explore their environment, think critically and make their own decisions in their play.  Children settle very quickly and are extremely happy in the childminder's welcoming home. The childminder displays respect and love for all children, which they copy. Children demonstrate that they feel extremely safe and secure. This supports their emotional well-being very well.  The childminder develops highly effective partnerships with parents and other early years providers. There is an excellent two-way flow of information, which enables

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This provision is outstanding

parents to become actively involved in their children's learning and care. Learning targets are consistently shared so that parents can extend and support their children's progress at home.  The childminder's garden and local outdoor spaces provide children with excellent opportunities to learn outdoors. Children learn how things change over time by planting vegetables. They collect leaves during autumn walks and enjoy pond dipping activities.  Rich and varied opportunities within the local community help children gain a broader understanding of the wider world.

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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

 continue to access training opportunities to enhance the already outstanding practice.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed joint observations with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from documentation completed by them.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The very experienced childminder demonstrates an abundance of enthusiasm and an extremely strong commitment to her childminding practice. She continually strives to keep children safe and achieve the best possible outcomes in their learning and development. The childminder relishes training opportunities to broaden her already very good skills. This knowledge is reflected in the outstanding care and learning provided and contributes substantially towards the rapid progress children make. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Stringent safety measures and highly comprehensive safeguarding practice ensure that children feel safe and secure. Self-evaluation is firmly embedded in practice. The childminder has identified that she will access further training courses to enhance her knowledge and teaching skills to an even higher level.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children demonstrate an extremely positive attitude towards learning. Older children display high levels of concentration as they complete board games. They learn the rules of games and patiently wait their turn. The childminder communicates superbly with children and is very skilled at strengthening their vocabulary as they play. For example, she introduces words, such as fierce and scary, to describe a lion. The childminder is very astute at taking advantage of spontaneous learning to broaden children's knowledge. Children playing with stethoscopes learn about the items' purpose and eagerly proceed to listen to their hearts. They spontaneously count and engross themselves in making marks. Children independently select additional tools, such as scissors, to enhance their ideas. Older children confidently describe what they have drawn and learn letters and sounds in preparation for school. High-quality observation and assessment is used to plan

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

stimulating activities which enthuse and engage all children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder develops a deep appreciation for each child's background, strengths and interests. This enables her to support and promote children's well-being to a high standard. Children are exceptionally well supported to manage their feelings and behaviour. They quickly learn how to play cooperatively together, to share, and to respect one another. Children receive an abundance of praise for their efforts and achievements, which very successfully promotes their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder implements very high standards of care and hygiene procedures to support the needs of all children. Children enjoy a wide range of healthy meals and snacks. They thoroughly enjoy making food, such as fruit kebabs, and demonstrate great pride in their achievements.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children are making consistently high rates of progress in relation to their starting points. Children are highly motivated and eager to join in. They are extremely well prepared for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338224 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 849244 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Elstow area of Bedfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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