Childminder EY230834

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 January 2017 29 November 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

 The childminder has a high level of qualification and extensive experience of working with children. She uses her good knowledge to help review her setting. The childminder undertakes a programme of regular training to continually update her skills.  The childminder is a skilful teacher who adapts and extends activities to follow children's interests. The activities sustain children's attention for extensive periods given their very young age. Children make consistently good progress in their learning and development.  Children develop their mathematical awareness as they use problem-solving skills when they play. Children sit with the childminder and place small wooden figures into a corresponding space. They choose to do this over and over again, increasing their dexterity and accuracy each time.  The childminder is warm and affectionate in her approach and children settle quickly into her care. They raise their arms to cuddle her when they see her and smile at the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always find effective ways to encourage parents to share ongoing information about children's learning at home when they have breaks from her care. Therefore, her planning for children's learning is not always highly effective during these times.

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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

 encourage parents to share their ongoing observations of children's development at home to further enhance the good quality of plans for learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector read and took account of the written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder has a good awareness of safeguarding issues. She reviews her procedures following new legislation and after undertaking new training. The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms that might indicate children are at risk of harm. She has a thorough knowledge of the work of the Local Safeguarding Children Board and is aware of her duty to report any concerns about children's welfare to them. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to help maintain a safe place for children to play and learn. She carries out reviews of her work. The childminder is putting new ways of sharing information about children's learning into place after receiving feedback from parents about the current methods she uses.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Young children use a range of different ways to communicate their feelings and emotions. They shriek with delight as they feel the sensation of foam on their hands and gasp, 'Wow' as they immerse themselves in playing with water. The childminder's running commentary of children's play introduces them to new words and supports their developing speech well. Children are able and confident learners who explore the environment and the resources with enthusiasm. Activities are well set out so young children can make choices and reach the things that they choose to play with. The childminder observes children at play. She makes accurate assessments of their progress. The childminder plans activities that ensure children experience challenge and remain inquisitive and excited by their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop their physical skills well. They enjoy regular visits to indoor and outdoor play areas where they test out their ability to climb and balance. The childminder teaches children about leading healthy lifestyles and encourages them to make good choices about the food they eat. Young children follow a routine that suits their needs. The childminder is responsive to children's changing needs for rest and adapts her plans to encourage active periods followed by periods for them to relax and unwind. Children are beginning to follow routines to help keep them safe. They raise their arms to be strapped into the high chair and sit down on the small chairs with gentle encouragement from the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children behave well. Their interest and enthusiasm for learning are apparent as they eagerly open the doors of the cupboard and take out what they want to play with. Young children smile broadly and call out, awaiting the childminder's response as they show their developing awareness of how to communicate. Children show an interest in the many bright and colourful wall displays the childminder provides. They make good progress in their learning and are starting to acquire the essential skills they need in readiness for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY230834 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1064325 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 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 November 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Linslade. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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