Childminder EY479995

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 November 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's thoughtful teaching methods support children in making good progress. She diligently observes children and ensures that she offers them stimulating activities that are informed by their interests and developmental needs. Children demonstrate a positive, enthusiastic attitude to their play and learning.  Children develop a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe. The childminder encourages them to consider risks as they are playing. For example, children decide how to use their scooters safely on the daily walk to school.  The childminder's thoughtful interaction and sensitive explanations support children in understanding how to interact and communicate appropriately. They know that their views are valued, and learn to listen to each other and take turns in discussions.  Children benefit from any new knowledge the childminder gains through training and meeting with other childcare professionals. She now offers children further activities

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This provision is good

that support them in developing the practical skills they need at school.  The childminder works well with parents. She talks with them about the toys, books and activities that children have particularly enjoyed and offers ideas to build on these. In this way, she helps parents to extend their children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Younger children are not always able to extend their own learning and make choices about their play.  The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities that help them to fully understand how a balanced diet affects their good health.

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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

 enable younger children to make further independent choices and extend their play  extend the support for children in understanding how a balanced diet affects their good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and reviewed an activity with her.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and evidence of the suitability of household members. She viewed the childminder's self- evaluation information and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder works well with other childcare settings. She offers children opportunities to build on what they have been learning. For example, children draw pictures to illustrate a story they heard at nursery school. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder frequently reviews this area. She ensures that she is up to date with local procedures and national guidance, and understands how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder evaluates her practice well and makes relevant improvements. She regularly checks children's progress and swiftly addresses any weaker areas. She now offers children more opportunities to explain their ideas and understand their own learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities well and makes good use of interesting resources as one way of helping to extend children's skills in exploring. For example, children enjoy an activity where they mix everyday kitchen ingredients to simulate a volcanic eruption. The childminder observes children and offers activities to build on their knowledge. For example, children follow a recipe to make simple cakes. They then follow a more complicated recipe as they make biscuit dough that they mould and cut into different shapes. Activities such as these support the development of children's skills in reading, using numbers and naming shapes. The childminder uses spontaneous learning opportunities as a way of supporting children's learning. For example, when they walk in mud in the woods, children learn to balance in this, talk about how the mud was formed and describe the sounds they make as they squelch through it.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder's good procedures for working with parents enable her to build a comprehensive picture of children's needs. For example, she uses the information gained from home visits to inform her planning and daily routines. Children quickly settle and build warm relationships with the childminder. Children enjoy activities that support their physical development. For example, young children play with interesting toys arranged on low-level furniture, this encourages them to balance and stand. The childminder ensures she notices children's efforts and achievements, and offers lots of praise for these. She helps children to recognise their progress. This sensitive daily interaction builds children's confidence and strengthens their emotional stability in readiness for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress and developing the skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. The childminder talks clearly to children and encourages the development of their speech. This particularly supports children who speak English as an additional language. Children learn to work together and recognise that everyone has different needs. They participate in discussions that help them to understand their feelings and to understand how to express these in an appropriate manner.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479995 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 993700 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides care for 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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