Hyde, Tina

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 December 2016 7 October 2013

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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

 Children are settled in the childminder’s care. She forms good relationships with them so they are confident. Children seek out the childminder for reassurance when they are worried.  Children enjoy a range of creative activities that allow them to express themselves and use their imaginations, for example when they pretend to talk on the telephone to their friends and move their whole bodies to music.  The childminder regularly shares information with parents. They comment on how lovely it is to know what their children are learning.  The childminder's self-evaluation is accurate. She clearly reflects on her practice and maintains good standards of care and education. Her carefully considered programme of professional development means she regularly updates her knowledge through online training and local links.  The childminder values children’s opinions and involves them in some decision making.

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This provision is good

For example, she allows them to choose a piece of fruit from the bowl for snack and asks them when they would like to go outside.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not give children enough opportunities to develop their problem solving skills. Too often she provides the answer, rather than allowing children to find their own solutions as they explore through play.

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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

 develop questioning techniques that give children sufficient time to formulate their own ideas to solve problems.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed general play and routines in the childminder's home. She talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at evidence relating to the suitability of the childminder and other household members, and a range of other documentation. She also scrutinised first-aid and safeguarding training certificates were viewed.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments.  The inspector reviewed the childminder’s self-evaluation form.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is qualified in early years. This supports her to understand the requirements of her registration well and she has very good safeguarding knowledge. She can clearly explain the signs and symptoms of possible abuse and neglect and how to refer these to the appropriate agencies. The childminder also demonstrates a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues. She is aware of the benefits of working with other professionals and early years providers to support children. Her partnerships with parents is good. The childminder also shares information about children’s needs with other professionals, where appropriate, in order to ensure that all children’s needs are met, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of child development and how children learn. She works well with parents to ensure that children’s learning is promoted effectively. When children begin attending, she gathers information from parents about what their children can already do. She uses this information effectively to plan activities that support children’s development. The childminder successfully uses observation to assess progress accurately so that she can plan children’s next steps in learning. This helps to ensure that children make good progress during their time with her. Children bounce safely on a trampoline and ride scooters with coordination. They strengthen their small hand muscles by squishing wet sand. As a result, children’s physical skills are developing well. They also count as they sing songs, resulting in a growing understanding of mathematics.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder’s home is welcoming to children. She encourages independence by thoughtfully arranging toys so that children can access them without adult support. There are interesting displays on the walls including children’s work. Children enjoy looking at the displays and talking about them. Children behave well and receive praise and encouragement, which boosts their self-esteem. The childminder encourages children to tidy toys away and babies to feed themselves. Children are caring towards one another and enjoy sharing experiences. For example, when a younger child achieves at an activity, older children celebrate with them. The childminder follows strict hygiene procedures which children are gaining awareness of. For example, when changing a dolly’s nappy, children ask to wash their hands afterwards. Children's good health is promoted well and children are beginning to learn about a healthy diet and lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They quickly become independent and confident learners. Children develop secure communication and social skills in preparation for pre-school and school. There are many opportunities for children develop their love of literacy. Babies sit and look at books independently, babbling about the pictures, while older children develop early writing skills by choosing to chalk on easels inside and on the pavement outdoors. Babies happily explore technology toys as they press buttons to hear the noises developing their understanding of cause and effect.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 505310 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1077600 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 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2000 on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder is registered to provide overnight care. The childminder is open from 7am until 6pm except for 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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