Wyton, Nicola Mary

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 December 2015 6 October 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

 Children are extremely well motivated to learn. The childminder provides a wide range of stimulating resources for the children to explore, in order to support their learning and development.  The childminder has established good links with other settings that children attend. She shares information which helps to complement children's learning experiences.  Children have independent access to a wide range of age-appropriate resources and equipment.  Children have good hygiene routines. The childminder offers gentle reminders to them to wipe their noses and wash their hands.  Children have opportunities to join in with a varied range of activities which follows their individual interests.  The childminder follows effective settling-in procedures. Her communication with parents means she understands children's needs and interests well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use every opportunity to challenge children to think critically.  The childminder does not always encourage parents to share what they know their child can do or help them to extend their learning at home.

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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

 use every opportunity when interacting with children to challenge them to think critically  develop further communications with parents, so that they can be fully involved in children's ongoing learning and development to enable them to make better progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has significantly developed her knowledge, understanding and practice. She has a strong commitment towards continuous improvement. Since her last inspection, she has gained a level 3 childcare qualification. The childminder's risk assessments are effective and thorough in minimising risks. Children gain a good understanding about risks and keeping themselves safe. For example, children learn about road safety while out walking with the childminder. She has a clear understanding of child protection matters, including the procedures for acting on concerns about children's welfare. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder reflects on her practice. She actively finds out the views of children and parents to help her to continually improve the experiences she offers to them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and has formed good relationships with parents. She recognises the importance of working closely with them to promote consistency in children's learning. Parental feedback is positive. They comment on how much children enjoy attending. The childminder helps to develop children's communication and language skills. She gives them time to speak and is a good role model for them to listen to. Teaching is consistently of a good standard. Children are engaged and interested in their play and learning. The childminder asks children effective questions to extend their learning, including the development of their literacy and mathematical skills. The childminder has a good understanding of children's individual needs and their interests. Accurate and precise observations and assessments of children's development are completed on a regular basis. The childminder effectively tracks children's progress and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

identifies gaps in development. Children's next steps in their learning are planned extremely well.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children form strong emotional bonds with the childminder. Children are happy and confident in the childminder's welcoming home. She is kind, warm and friendly towards them. This helps to support their emotional well-being. The childminder has a good range of quality resources, toys and equipment that helps to support children's learning and development. She teaches children about other people and the wider world. Children are very well behaved and show concern and affection towards others. They sit well together, share and take turns as they enjoy reading books and looking at the pictures with the childminder. Children have regular opportunities to attend local groups. They develop good levels of confidence and self-esteem as they socialise with other children and adults.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They engage happily in activities. All children are acquiring the key skills they need for the next stage in their learning and eventually school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY426198 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 852658 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Bedfordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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