Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 June 2016 11 March 2015

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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 uses robust self-evaluation to help her to review her work. She has successfully improved weak areas identified at the previous inspection and now maintains a strong drive to continually improve standards for children.  The childminder uses basic sign language to help very young children to communicate. Quickly, this early form of language turns into talking and young children use a wide range of words given their very young age. Older children are confident and use mature language as they express their ideas and share their feelings.  The childminder is meticulous in her observations and assessment of children's learning. She keeps parents fully aware of children's progress and values the contributions they make to children's learning journals. Children make good progress and are exceeding expectations for their age.  Children demonstrate very close attachments to the childminder. They raise their arms

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This provision is good

for a cuddle and delight in being swung around as they dance with her. Children also show warm relationships with each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has undertaken some professional development and training, this is not highly focused. The childminder is aware of changing legislation but has not fully considered how it affects her work with children.  There is not always a wide range of challenging ways for children to build on their increasing interest in recognising and naming letters of the alphabet as they play.

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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

 extend the programme for professional development and deepen understanding of how changing legislation affects work with children  increase the variety of ways to promote children's literacy skills and build on their emerging interest in recognising letters of the alphabet.

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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 feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is vigilant about assessing risks and taking measures to keep children safe. She reviews the areas where they play and supervises them closely. The childminder has thought of additional ways to help in the case of an emergency. She uses closed- circuit television cameras to check areas where children play and blows a whistle to alert children to the need to evacuate the house. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that might cause her concern about children's welfare and how to report these to the relevant professionals. Multiple, creative ways are used to include parents in children's care and learning. Children take home a toy dog and parents record their weekends and special occasions in a diary including taking photographs of the dog joining in. The childminder reads this special diary to the children. Parents receive a regular summary of children's progress and share their views about the

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes learning fun. She is confident in her abilities to provide good quality teaching experiences for children. She knows that at times she needs to step back and allow children to follow their interests and ideas. During this period, children's good imagination and language skills are clearly evident. They use role play as a way of showing their understanding about the adult world. Children talk about driving to the supermarket and sailing in boats as they use toys and equipment in the garden. Children sing and dance, moving their bodies to music. The childminder joins in and leads the actions then encourages children to decide what to do and follows their lead. Children enjoy this and show their pleasure as they smile broadly and dance energetically.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder teaches young children to share and take turns as they play and provides multiple ways for them to develop these skills. At lunchtime, the childminder encourages children's independence. They find their own placemat and climb into their booster seat to reach the table. Babies confidently spoon feed themselves and are making the move on to drinking from a cup. When the childminder tells children it is snack time, they automatically go to wash their hands. They know that this helps them to stay healthy by reducing the risk of germs. The childminder provides a range of diverse resources that children can identify with. They learn about the world they live in and the similarities and differences between themselves and others in positive ways.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to learn and self-motivated. They are developing the important skills that they need in readiness for moving on in their learning and eventually, starting school. Children sustain their interest and attention during activities. Behaviour is excellent. Children understand that an alarm means it is time to tidy away and prepare for lunchtime and they help willingly. They are sociable and confident individuals who play together well and enjoy their time with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470108 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 1050868 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Bedford. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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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Telephone number

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