Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 May 2016 15 January 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 has undertaken an effective programme of training and this has enhanced her knowledge and skills considerably. This has had a positive impact upon her practice. Her ability to accurately observe and assess children's development is now excellent.  Partnership working with parents and other professionals who care for children is highly productive. The childminder shares precise information to help achieve consistency for children.  Creative opportunities for children to learn about mathematics are woven into everyday activities. This helps to boost children's understanding.  Children are excited about and interested in books. They talk with animation about characters and storylines. The childminder places good focus on helping children to acquire all the skills they need, in readiness for starting school.  The childminder offers a warm and caring environment, where children flourish in her

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This provision is good

care. They form close attachments to her and are confident, capable individuals who can express themselves freely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide a wide range of creative experiences for children to learn about similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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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 children's already good awareness and understanding of the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector read and took account of the written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding about child protection issues. She maintains a regular programme of training to refresh her understanding and enhance her confidence in identifying and reporting any concerns about children's welfare. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of the areas where children play. Plans for the future include developing her knowledge further through targeted training. This, along with the childminder's strong commitment to continuous improvement, demonstrates her strong capacity to maintain good quality over time.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The good quality of teaching encourages children to be enthusiastic and get involved. Children are inspired by watching programmes about mini-beasts and suggest making a bee garden. They carefully scoop compost into a planter and talk about the flowers that will attract bees. As the activity stems from children's interest, they take the lead, talking through what they are doing and why. Children are skilful communicators who have wide vocabularies and use talking and questioning to enhance their understanding. The childminder uses her good knowledge and assessments of children's development to swiftly identify if they need any additional support in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave extremely well. They learn about possible hazards and how to keep themselves safe. The childminder includes children in helping to care for the environment where they play and they develop a good sense of responsibility. Children enjoy walking to pre-school and school, and play outdoors as part of their daily routine. The childminder explains to children why together with her, they need to take measures to reduce the risk of germs to their health. The childminder explains to children why they need to eat, drink and rest. This boosts their understanding about caring for their bodies and their health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are articulate and confident learners. Children have an extensive vocabulary and are fully involved in decision making and sharing their views. They demonstrate caring and considerate attitudes. Children ask about how others are feeling and during role play, they make drinks and cakes, showing their concern for others. They spend long periods engaged in activities and have good levels of concentration and perseverance. Children are well prepared for starting school. They are independent in meeting their own needs and are rightly proud of what they know and can do. Children enjoy looking at photographs of previous activities and recalling the fun they have had with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 219777 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1043703 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1994 and lives in Toddington. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder cares for a number of children who have 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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Telephone number

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