Childminder EY485043

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 September 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 provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children's personal, social and emotional development are encouraged through regular praise and reassurance. Children make strong bonds and attachments with the childminder and other minded children. They demonstrate that they are happy and settled.  The childminder completes observations and accurately assesses children's development. She provides a range of enjoyable activities and experiences that meets their individual learning needs. The childminder incorporates children's next steps in learning and their changing interests into activities that engage them.  The childminder has strong partnerships with other settings that children attend. She introduces herself to each setting and consistently shares information to promote children's learning and development. This is one example of how working together enhances children's overall care and well-being.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of the early years foundation stage. She implements the requirements and consistently reflects on her practice through evaluation to ensure that she meets the requirements effectively.  Children are motivated. They benefit from good opportunities for outdoor learning. The childminder plans for outdoor experiences to support children's physical development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use opportunities during play to teach children about their personal safety.  The childminder does not always promote effective strategies to engage parents in extending their children's learning, both in the setting and at home.

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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

 promote more opportunities to support children to learn about their personal safety  strengthen opportunities for sharing ideas and activities with parents to further support and extend their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as how the childminder evaluates her setting, and viewed evidence of the suitability of adults living in the home.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder. She spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection and took account of the views of other parents as provided in documentation.  The inspector viewed the childminder's safeguarding policy and procedure and looked at some children's observation and assessment records.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of when and how to report and refer concerns about children's welfare. She completes regular risk assessments and attends child protection training to ensure that she is continually aware of updated legislation. The childminder provides children with effective supervision when they are using technology. She has a range of well-prepared policies and procedures that she shares with parents. This allows parents to maintain a good awareness of the overall setting and enables them to support the childminder in protecting the children in her care. The childminder follows an effective programme of professional development, which includes attending regular opportunities to develop her knowledge and understanding. She is currently studying for a qualification at level 3 and attends local networking groups to share good practice and experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder flexibly plans interesting activities that children become fully involved in. For example, they explore the feel of dried pasta as they weigh and scoop the ingredient and independently fill bottles to create their own musical instruments. Children are enthusiastic and motivated to make good choices about their play, such as when they choose to create the train track. The childminder is skilled in allowing them to work things out for themselves as they confidently identify how the track fits together. The childminder has created a range of educational resources which supports children in developing their mathematical skills. They confidently match pegs to shapes and numbers and count while they explore the different resources. Children's communication and language development are well promoted. Older children help the childminder to read stories out loud. As younger children begin to develop their speech, the childminder clearly models new

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

language and encourages them to repeat the words and sounds she introduces.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes opportunities for children to learn right from wrong. She regularly praises their good behaviour and kindness and encourages children to work together. The well organised settling-in period supports new children to settle quickly and with ease. The childminder works closely with parents to establish children's starting points. She ensures that she is fully aware of children's individual needs and interests to promote their learning and overall well-being. Children have good opportunities for fresh air and exercise and learn about the importance of following good hygiene routines. Children lead healthy lifestyles and are provided with healthy snacks and meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and gaining the necessary skills to be ready for school or the next stage of their learning. The childminder is aware of children's starting points and capabilities and she supports them very well. Planning focuses on the interests of the children and incorporates all areas of learning to ensure that children make effective progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY485043 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1001674 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 Stotfold. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round, 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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