Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 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 continues to develop her practice and makes good use of any new knowledge from research or training. She now varies the ways in which she presents activities so that these are appealing and engage children.  Activity planning is securely informed by children's interests and their next developmental steps. Children enjoy a variety of interesting activities that enables them to build on their learning and develops key skills, thereby preparing them well for school.  The childminder regularly checks children's progress and takes prompt action to close any potential gaps in their learning. She offers them opportunities to develop their speech, such as through singing and reading, thereby strengthening this area of learning.  Meaningful activities and discussions support children in developing an appreciation of diversity and they learn to respect and value differences. For example, they enjoy

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This provision is good

tasting traditional foods from other countries and go on to discuss the countries and their climates and traditions.  The childminder supports parents well in extending their children's learning. She offers guidance in dealing with different developmental stages. She also explains activities that children have particularly enjoyed so that parents can build on these at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always obtain and fully use all information from parents about their children's progress at home in order to enrich the activity planning.  The childminder does not work as effectively as possible with other childcare settings to ensure that children's development is always promoted to the maximum.

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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

 extend the methods for obtaining and using information from parents about their child's learning and development at home  build on the opportunities to work more effectively in partnership with other childcare settings that children attend.

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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 and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self- evaluation information and viewed 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 uses her childcare qualification well to inform her daily work and to help ensure that she meets all requirements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly refreshes her training in this area so that she is up to date with local procedures and any new guidance. She has a good understanding of the issues that can affect children's welfare and understands the procedure to report any concerns. The childminder evaluates her work well, using the information she gathers to inform relevant improvements. For example, she ensures that toys and resources are appropriate for each child, varying these according to their needs and current interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities well so that these are informed by children's next developmental steps and offer opportunities to promote children's development. For example, during a sticking activity, children develop their understanding of mathematical concepts. They describe the size of sequins and talk about the glue being behind the stars they have stuck on. The childminder makes good use of children's interests as a way of extending their learning. Children interested in animals read associated books, play with toy animals and visit a pet shop. Opportunities such as these help to develop children's interest in reading and their understanding of the natural world. The childminder confidently varies activities so that all children participate in meaningful ways. For example, when looking at a book, the childminder uses simple vocabulary and encourages younger children to repeat this and name the objects illustrated. She encourages older

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children to talk about what they can see and they competently use sentences to describe what the characters are doing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures that children are secure and comfortable. She makes sure she understands their needs by obtaining clear initial information from parents. Children quickly settle and build warm relationships with the childminder. Her sensitive explanations help children understand their feelings and the effect their actions have on others. They learn to manage their behaviour appropriately and understand how to share and take turns. The childminder supports children in becoming independent and learning how to keep themselves healthy. For example, young children independently wash their hands and competently explain that they need to wash the back and front to make sure there are no germs. The childminder diligently observes children and offers them praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements. This boosts their confidence and builds their emotional stability in readiness for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. The childminder uses effective teaching techniques to aid children in developing the essential skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children are confident and happy. They clearly recognise that the childminder values their contributions and enjoys their company. They readily participate in discussions, listening to others and expressing their own views appropriately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY480984 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 988293 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 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 Bedford. 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 4. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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