Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 November 2016 5 October 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 has made significant improvements since her last inspection. She carefully considers the needs of each child, helping her to adapt her home and garden so that hazards and risks are minimised. The childminder encourages children to think about how they play and explore, helping them learn how to keep themselves safe.  Children behave very well. Their kindness and consideration of others are reflected in written notes added to a wall display, which children enthusiastically show visitors.  The childminder uses her very good knowledge and understanding of how children learn to help her confidently shape activities that incorporate their next steps in learning. The childminder actively seeks advice and further training to help her. For example, she has completed additional training to help her effectively develop children's speech, language and communication.  The childminder has established good relationships with other settings that children

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This provision is good

attend. With parental consent, she shares information about children's progress and gathers information about topics children are currently covering. This helps to provide continuity of learning.  Children are enthusiastic learners. They pause to watch what happens when they mix different colours of paint together. The childminder encourages young children to name the colours they see, praising them when they correctly identify them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's independent learning is not always maximised. In her enthusiasm, the childminder sometimes moves children on to new activities before they have had time to find a natural conclusion to their play and explorations.

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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

 provide sufficient time for children to thoroughly explore resources and materials at their own pace.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and garden. She spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all household members. The inspector viewed a range of documents, including the safeguarding procedures, records of accidents and risk assessments.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and discussed the impact this has on children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessments and discussed planning methods with the childminder.  The inspector took into consideration the views of parents spoken to on the day and as recorded in written comments and testimonials.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to protect children in her care. She has put robust procedures in place and regularly updates her knowledge of child protection and safeguarding requirements. The childminder effectively evaluates the quality of the care and education she provides. She seeks feedback from parents to help her identify how she can continually improve her provision. The highly qualified childminder actively seeks opportunities to continue to enhance her practice. She reads a variety of professional publications and articles and frequently discusses this with others. The childminder accurately monitors the progress that children make, assisting her to swiftly address any emerging gaps in children's learning. She works closely with parents and other professionals to help ensure any such gaps are quickly closed.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately gathers information to help her identify precise next steps in learning for each child. She skilfully teaches children and is responsive to their hesitation when they are unsure how to complete a new task. For example, the childminder shows children, and describes, how to use pipettes during water play, helping them succeed in the task. Children enthusiastically request to repeat favourite activities, such as blowing bubbles. The childminder extends their learning by adding additional challenges or investigations. Children use a variety of tools and mixtures to blow different sized bubbles. They talk about what they can see and begin to use mathematical language in their descriptions. The childminder regularly shares information about children's progress with their parents. They reciprocate by adding comments about what children have been doing at home, helping to maintain continuity of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children to feel secure and happy in. Children are encouraged to voice their opinions about activities, outings and food that they eat. Children's requests for future events and meals are written down. All of the ideas are displayed for everyone to see. The childminder encourages children to explore and exercise in the fresh air. Together, they go on nature walks and gather conkers and acorns to use in their play and explorations. The childminder works with parents to help settle children in her care quickly. She gathers detailed information from them about children's key routines, such as sleep times and toileting needs. This helps her provide consistent care which assists to enhance children's security.

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Outcomes for children are good

Given their starting points, children make good progress. They learn to confidently carry out self-care tasks, such as putting on their shoes and coats for outdoor play. Children confidently master electronic puzzles and games and frequently join in with group activities with other children. When the time comes, children are ready to move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 219653 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1058032 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 October 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Shefford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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