Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 January 2017 21 November 2014

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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 reviewed her work and made improvements since her previous inspection. For example, she has increased her knowledge of the requirements of the early years foundation stage and is confident in her abilities. She has ambitious plans for ongoing training, including obtaining a formal qualification in the future.  The childminder plans activities that children enjoy. They delight in creating pictures with paint and use sponges and tools with good control. Children talk about their work and correctly identify the colour of paint that they use, showing their developing awareness of various colours.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder and her co-childminder are consistent in their approach. For example, there are clear rules and boundaries in place that help children to feel secure and know what is expected of them.  Children are content in each other's company and play together very well. The

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This provision is good

childminder promotes children's understanding of tolerance and acceptance of others. She is patient and talks effectively to children about babies and why older children need to be gentle and aware of them as they play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Parents are not always supplied with the most up-to-date information to help them effectively support children's learning at home.  The childminder does not always give children opportunities to extend their learning during creative activities.

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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

 review the arrangements for assessing children's development so that parents are given more accurate information to help them support children's learning at home  give older children more independence and freedom over creative activities to support their understanding that different media can be combined to create new effects.

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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 spoke to children and the childminder at suitable times.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her co-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

The childminder supports her co-childminder in reviewing the areas where children play and carries out checks to minimise any possible risks for children. She is vigilant in supervising children as they play. Arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder understands the signs and symptoms that might cause her concern about children's welfare. She knows how to report any concerns of this nature to the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder seeks the views of parents to enable her to review her work. She works effectively with her co-childminder and together they exchange ideas to improve quality for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has returned to childminding after a period of maternity leave. Consequently, she is finding out about the children's progress and their current levels of development from her co-childminder. She is able to talk about their progress in her absence and recognises their achievements. The childminder works cooperatively with her co-childminder to plan interesting activities for children. She encourages them to enjoy story times and they snuggle closely to her as she reads to them. This is beneficial for children's developing speech. They hear familiar words and mimic the childminder's pitch and tone of voice.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and secure. The childminder praises children, giving them meaningful feedback on what they have done well. The childminder is good role model and children repeat what she says. The childminder talks to children about their emotions and uses pictures and mirrors to help them understand about their feelings. Children know about their own identity and things that are important to them. The childminder teaches them about the different celebrations other people enjoy as they learn about the world around them. Children learn about being healthy. They have lots of opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. The childminder teaches children about healthy foods and reminds them that drinking water helps them to stay hydrated and ready for playing.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are caring and considerate. They show good levels of independence. As they play, children pull out boxes of different toys and equipment to use. They know that they need to tidy up and do so willingly, seeking the childminder's praise when they quickly sort things into the correct box. Children are developing the skills they need in readiness for starting school. They have an enthusiastic approach to their learning and are eager to work together to solve problems, such as how to build a bridge with bricks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439428 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1044502 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Leighton Buzzard. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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