Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 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 works well with parents. She shares assessments of children's learning and development on a regular basis. The childminder provides ideas for activities that parents can use to further support their children's learning at home.  Children build close attachments to the childminder. The childminder provides a gradual settling-in period, which supports children to settle quickly and become confident in her care.  The childminder effectively evaluates her practice. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children. The childminder identifies areas for improvement and sets targets to develop her practice.  The childminder has a good understanding about how children learn and develop. She provides a range of activities that captures their interests.  Children's language and communication development are skilfully supported through the childminder's positive interactions. She learns some basic words in children's home

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This provision is good

language to strengthen their speech and support their understanding.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of information she gathers from assessments to consistently provide children with activities that are highly challenging.

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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

 make good use of information from assessments to provide children with activities that are highly challenging and support them to make the best possible progress.

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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 observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the children's learning records and a sample of policies.  The inspector read written feedback from parents and talked to children during the inspection, and took account of their views and responses.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all adults living at the premises.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge about the signs and symptoms that may raise a concern about children's safety and welfare. She knows who to contact in her local authority and the procedures to follow. The childminder displays a commitment to improving her practice through appropriate professional development. She is currently undertaking a level 3 qualification to extend her knowledge and skills. She attends further training to build on the learning experiences offered to children. The childminder works well with other settings that children attend. She regularly shares assessments of children's learning and progress to support their care and education. The childminder identifies gaps in children's learning through observations and assessments. She provides targeted support to close gaps in learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers children's initial starting points from parents. This enables her to precisely plan where children's achievements are when they first start. Children's hand-to- eye coordination is supported by the childminder. For example, they enjoy creating pictures using a range of creative materials. Younger children benefit from periods of time they are given to play and explore. This supports their concentration skills. The children enjoy listening to stories and singing familiar songs. The childminder supports their observation skills. For example, she encourages their involvement by asking them to find and point to an item in the picture. Children are given choices about what they would like to do. This helps children to remain engaged and focused.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave well. The childminder supports children's understanding about what is right and wrong. She encourages children to be kind to one another. The childminder ensures all areas used by the children are checked daily and are safe for them to use. She completes risk assessments for trips and outings that children attend. The childminder talks to the children about keeping themselves safe. Children receive frequent praise and encouragement from the childminder. This supports their growing confidence and helps to raise their self-esteem. The childminder supports children's understanding of living a healthy lifestyle. For example, she shares books and talks to them about making good choices in the food they eat. Children have daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Children visit the local parks and play in the woodland area. Parents make positive comments about the childminder and say that their children are very happy and well cared

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are eager to learn and motivated to take part in the learning experiences available. They all make good progress from their starting points, including children who speak English as an additional language. Children develop their physical skills, as they push around a pushchair with a baby doll and enjoy colouring with various writing tools. Children learn the skills needed ready for their next stage in learning and for moving on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480899 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 994172 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 4

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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 Dunstable. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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