Childminder EY481270

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2016 Not applicable

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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 childminder has maintained an extensive programme of professional development. Her drive for excellence is evident in her uncompromising determination to transfer her prior knowledge, experience and recent training into high-quality care for children.  Parents express their absolute confidence in the excellent level of care the childminder provides. They explain how pleased they are that children settle so quickly and make such very good progress in their learning when with the childminder. Information is regularly shared with other settings that children attend to provide superb consistency in learning.  Children benefit immensely from being able to learn outdoors. They delight in playing with the mud kitchen and learning about animals and farm machinery. Their acquisition of new learning is highly evident in their conversations and role play.  The childminder plans precisely for children's next steps in learning. Astute

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This provision is outstanding

observations enable her to identify children's strengths and developing interests. She offers swift support for children, targeting areas to sustain their excellent progress in their all-round development.  The childminder works extensively with parents to make sure children and their families experience a positive settling-in period. Children have deep, warm relationships with the childminder. She nurtures their individuality, helping them to truly thrive in her care.  Children learn all about the workings of the busy farm where care is provided. They learn about the food they eat in a meaningful and hands-on way. Excellent hygiene routines help children to learn about germs and promoting good health.  Children take small measured risks that help them to develop in confidence. They test out their abilities and immerse themselves in play that challenges them.

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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 provide children with varied and exciting ways to further contribute towards planning of activities when they attend less frequently.

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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. She walked around the farm with the childminder and children and talked to children about their experiences.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector had discussions with a number of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder reflects extensively on her work. She works in close partnership with parents and frequently gains their views and opinions of her setting. She uses information successfully to finely tune her provision. Full and reflective self-evaluation enables the childminder to continuously review the superb standard of care that she provides. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has undertaken extensive training to maintain her knowledge. She frequently reviews and expands on her policies and procedures to be certain that she is promoting children's safety and security. Risk assessments are comprehensive, ongoing and include children's contributions as appropriate for their capabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children use a wide range of language as they embrace every learning opportunity available to them. They are expressive communicators, talk about what they experience and question what they do not understand. The childminder builds on their vocabulary and introduces new and complicated words that children practise and master quickly. Children recount complicated sequences of events and are able to talk in detail about animals and plants. Children's progress in learning is rapid. They make excellent progress in their development. Parents describe how the childminder helps children to blossom and become highly competent learners. Extremely impressive opportunities are provided for children who prefer to learn outdoors. They are fascinated by mixing differing materials together, using water from the hosepipe to change the texture and consistency of their mixture. The childminder is exploring even further ways for children to contribute towards plans for

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder teaches children to be aware and understanding of others. Her excellent knowledge coupled with very well-chosen resources help even the youngest children to develop awareness of differences and similarities between themselves and others. The childminder has a superb understanding about how to promote children's good behaviour. Children are continuously busy, stimulated and excited by their learning. They take responsibility for the resources and environment and thoroughly understand rules that help to keep them safe. The childminder promotes a 'can do' attitude where children are not afraid to try and fail and try again. They flourish and show high levels of resilience as they smile broadly when they accomplish what they set out to achieve.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children are highly confident and capable learners who are willing to try new things. They are confident in what they can do and share their knowledge with others. They confidently explain their routines, such as closing gates and holding hands while out walking. Children develop the essential skills that they need to go on and be extremely successful in their future learning. They are very well prepared for starting pre-school and, eventually, school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481270 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 987572 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a recognised childcare 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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Telephone number

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