Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2016 Not applicable

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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 gathers parents' views and ideas, which helps her to evaluate her provision. She works closely with local authority development workers and has plans in place for future training. The childminder knows her strengths and areas that she would like to develop further. She has a strong desire to continually improve and to provide high-quality care for children.  The childminder talks to children as they play and introduces them to new ideas. She counts with them as they push toy cars along and they look at colours and numbers together. This helps them to learn about mathematics in a practical way.  Children understand that they can use talking to gain attention and to express themselves. Babies smile as they make connections with others as they play.  The childminder places high importance on helping children to learn about the diverse world in which they live. She provides a wide selection of positive imagery and

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This provision is good

resources. By learning about themselves, their families and home lives, children learn there are many similarities and differences between themselves and others.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not always encourage children to eat a range of healthy foods and help them to understand the need for variety in their diet.  Planning for children's next steps in learning during adult-led activities is not as precise and imaginative as they are during spontaneous opportunities.

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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

 encourage young children to learn more about healthy foods and the need to eat a varied diet  enhance learning even further by providing more varied and imaginative adult-led opportunities for children to extend their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed children's activities with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder displays a good awareness of child protection issues. She has undertaken recent training to extend this awareness even further. The childminder is alert to current local and national concerns and is vigilant in her monitoring of children's well-being. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder supervises children closely and assesses the areas where children play to minimise any risks. She shares good practice with other childminders and works closely with parents. She undertakes training with good effect. The childminder uses her new knowledge and skills to carry out audits of her work and to update her policies and procedures. She is starting to use an overview of children's development to enable her to look in even more detail at the care she provides and the progress that children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to make choices about their play. They move freely around the house, testing out their developing confidence in walking and moving. Children play with toy pushchairs and climb on and off the sofa as they gain strength and purpose in their movements. The childminder uses musical instruments and singing as part of her teaching about communication and supporting children to express themselves. Children understand about cause and effect as they sit quietly and listen for the noises they can make by pushing buttons on toys and shaking maracas. The childminder observes children and uses parents' knowledge of what children do at home to build accurate assessments of their progress to date.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is kind, caring and considerate towards children. Her respectful interactions help to promote children's own manners and respect for others. They form close attachments to the childminder. Babies quieten instantly when the childminder picks them up for a cuddle. Babies fall asleep soundly and wake refreshed and ready for playing. They follow a routine that suits their individual needs. Children play outdoors and enjoy activities for promoting their physical skills. The childminder gently guides children's behaviour, supporting them to behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children become confident in their own abilities and curious about the world around them. These attributes, along with their eagerness to learn, prepare them well for moving on to their next stage in learning and eventually starting school. Children are confident in communicating and are starting to express their feelings well. The childminder is keen for children to develop in independence and they can do many things for themselves. Children are resilient and will persevere until they complete what they set out to do.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472484 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 968543 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Leighton Buzzard. She operates from 9am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, term time only.

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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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