Childminder EY347371

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 March 2016 2 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 quality of teaching is exceptional. All children make excellent progress from their starting points. The well-qualified childminder knows each child extremely well and understands exactly how they prefer to learn. She has very high expectations for what each child can achieve and provides a wealth of exciting learning opportunities, indoors and outside.  Children are very happy and have formed thoroughly secure bonds with the childminder. The sensitive and flexible approach to children's settling-in routines helps children to quickly settle and makes a strong contribution to their emotional security.  The childminder is passionate about children experiencing the outdoors. She takes children on purposeful walks and trips to local woodlands and parks. The childminder uses her expert teaching skills to extend children's understanding of the natural world. For example, children love learning how to care for nature, such as making bird feeders

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This provision is outstanding

and watching how these are used.  The childminder develops exceptionally strong partnerships with parents and with other settings and schools that children attend. She has a remarkably detailed approach towards sharing information about all aspects of children's learning and development with others. She also sees these partnerships as an integral element to her safeguarding practice.  The childminder evaluates and monitors all aspects of her provision robustly. She regularly prioritises time to reflect on the quality and effectiveness of her practice. The views of parents, children and other childminders are taken into account to help identify strengths and accurately target areas for consistent improvement.

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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 pursue ongoing professional development opportunities to help maintain the excellent standards of care and education.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at all areas of the childminder's home used for the care of children.  The inspector observed teaching and learning activities, both inside and outdoors. The inspector discussed the learning that was taking place with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including the childminder's self- evaluation, policies and procedures. She also looked at children's learning and assessment records.  The inspector looked at the childminder's qualifications and evidence of suitability checks for all adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as recorded in written references and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an excellent understanding of child protection issues and how to respond to any concerns. She holds detailed information on how to make appropriate referrals to partner agencies. Children's learning and development are meticulously monitored through detailed, individual learning records that accurately track their progress. The childminder includes parents very effectively. They share detailed information about what their children are achieving at home. Since her last inspection, the childminder has gained a qualification at level 3. This has helped her to further improve her skills and expertise. In particular, she has gained a deeper understanding of how children think and learn. She has plans to develop this excellent knowledge even more through other professional development opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder precisely and accurately plans for the next steps in each child's learning. She uses her expert teaching knowledge and wonderful resources to motivate children to learn. Children's play is calm and purposeful. The childminder is skilled in knowing when to support children, such as by extending younger children's learning by showing them how to work simple toys. She sensitively teaches children about number and mathematical concepts. The childminder enthusiastically builds in number songs and rhymes. She plays alongside children as they play with cars and narrates through what they are doing using words, such as on top and in and out. She expertly uses a prop bag to help the younger children choose their favourite songs. They are excited to pull out interesting objects, such as scarfs. They have tremendous fun feeling the various textures and waving them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder provides a highly nurturing environment in her home and children form very close bonds with her. Her high standards of care promote children's health and welfare exceptionally well. Each child's individual routine is precisely known and respected by the childminder. She is astutely aware of signs of hunger and tiredness. Parents report how the childminder provides invaluable support and offers advice to them when they need it. The childminder provides children with a wide range of experiences to help them to understand other people and communities. With parents' permission, she takes them to visit a care home for the elderly, where they share activities and enjoy singing together. The childminder sits with the older children at snack times and engages in discussions with them about their day at school and their ongoing plans. The childminder feels this is a vital time as it gives children a safe place to discuss any concerns they may have.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make outstanding progress. They thrive and thoroughly enjoy learning in the childminder's home. The childminder uses her high-quality assessments to identify any areas in which children need more help and provides very good support so that children catch up. This ensures that all children are very well prepared for school. Children are confident and highly independent. They engage and explore using all their senses as they choose from a wide range of toys and craft materials.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY347371 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 849434 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 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 2 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Shefford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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