Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2015 30 May 2012

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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

 Teaching is good. The childminder uses a variety of teaching methods to encourage and extend children's learning. She supports younger children as they join in a matching game with their slightly older friends, enabling them to understand the rules of the game.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She effectively shares information with them about what their child has done each day and how they are progressing.  Children are very happy and secure. The childminder treats all the children equally, including her own daughter who attends the provision. She praises and encourages all the children which contribute to their good behaviour.  The childminder understands that children learn in a variety of ways. She regularly takes children to other locations within the local area for them to continue to learn both inside and outside, such as the zoo and country parks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not always successful in gathering specific information from parents about children's prior learning and development when they first attend the provision.  The childminder does not always form effective partnerships with other providers of settings that children also attend.

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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

 increase opportunities to involve parents in sharing more detailed information regarding children's learning right from the start  extend the partnerships with other settings that children attend, sharing more precise information about their learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the co-childminder's house and spoke to her and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her co- childminder and all household members and viewed a range of documents, including the safeguarding procedures and attendance records.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and discussed the impact this has on children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector took into consideration parents' views recorded in written letters and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge and understanding of how to protect children. The childminder and her co- childminder maintain good standards of care and education. They ensure that all statutory requirements are met and effectively evaluate their provision. The childminder regularly seeks views from parents. She and her co-childminder work closely with other local childminders and share ideas for best practice. They attend relevant training and share information to help them improve. This is reflected in the childminder's varied activities that she provides for children. The childminder has established good working relationships with most of the other provisions that children also attend. However, she has yet to replicate this with all settings to help her effectively share information about children's learning and progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children happily play and learn together. The childminder and co-childminder work very well together and provide opportunities to help to extend children's learning. Children enjoy decorating hats in preparation for a party they are going to attend. The childminder regularly gathers information to help her identify children's next steps in learning which is reflected in the resources and activities that they enjoy. However, the childminder does not always gather sufficient information to determine what children already know and can do when they first start attending the provision. Children select toys that interest them. They busily pretend to make meals and drinks to share with their friends.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a warm and welcoming environment. They enjoy trips into the countryside where they learn to fly kites. This helps to promote their physical development. The childminder is a good role model, helping children quickly learn to be kind to others, share and take turns. The childminder prepares healthy snacks and meals for children. They sit together at the table while they eat, making this a sociable event. The childminder gathers information from parents to ensure care routines from home, such as sleep times and potty training, are consistently followed. She is responsive to the needs of the children and ensures that they have a suitable quiet place to rest and sleep. The childminder encourages parents to share information about special family events when they occur. She incorporates these in her conversations and activities she uses with the children, helping them to feel valued.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. When the time comes, they are prepared to continue their learning at school or nursery. The childminder teaches them to recognise letters and their corresponding sounds. Children confidently carry out self-care tasks, such as washing their hands and putting on their shoes and coats.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY437636 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 853859 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 16

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She works with a co-childminder from the co- minder's home in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. They operate all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank 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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