Childminder EY481709

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 January 2017 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 is committed to the continuous development of her practice. She completes a wide range of training and uses her childcare qualification well to inform her work. She now makes good use of children's enjoyment of reading to help them develop their speech and learn new vocabulary.  The childminder has developed practical assessment procedures. These help her to ensure that she offers children stimulating activities that are securely based on their interests and next developmental steps. Children are enthusiastic and show positive attitudes. This supports their learning and prepares them well for school.  The childminder efficiently monitors children's progress. She quickly notes any weaker areas in their learning and introduces activities and resources to support and strengthen these.  The childminder supports parents well in building on their children's learning. For example, she provides information and ideas for activities to try at home.

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This provision is good

 Children learn to appreciate and respect diversity in their local community and in the wider world. For example, they regularly use local facilities, such as the library and woodland walks. They enjoy examining world maps and finding out about the cultures and climates of the different countries.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's activity planning does not always reflect information received from parents about their child's progress at home.  The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to support children in fully developing their skills in solving problems as they 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

 extend the methods for obtaining and using information from parents about their child's learning and development at home  enhance the opportunities for children to think critically and solve problems that they encounter as they play.

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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. She reviewed an activity with the childminder.  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 documents, 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 demonstrates a good understanding of the legal requirements and consistently meets these. She diligently checks her home to ensure that it is always safe for children to use. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly refreshes her training, in order to keep up to date with this area. She fully understands how to protect children from harm and how to report any concerns about their welfare. The childminder works well with other childcare settings. She exchanges assessment information with them to help ensure that children's care is consistent and their development is promoted. The childminder sets high standards for her work and conscientiously reviews this, in order to make relevant improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities well and makes good use of children's interests as a way of extending their learning. For example, after noting that children particularly enjoy messy play, she offers further resources. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with water. They go on to play with ice cubes, adding toy animals from cold climates. Activities such as these help to develop children's skills in exploring and their understanding of the natural world. Children enjoy many activities that support the development of their creativity and physical skills. For example, when walking in the woods they pretend to track down wild animals and gather resources to make their own dens. The childminder skilfully adapts activities so that all children can participate. For example, when older children are engaged in planting seeds, the younger children play with soil, feeling the texture and using tools to dig.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has thorough procedures to gain initial information from parents about children's needs. She ensures that these are met each day, competently adapting her routine so that children feel settled and comfortable. Children quickly build warm relationships with the childminder. They mirror her good example, and are considerate and kind to one another. The childminder recognises and praises children's efforts and achievements. This builds their confidence and strengthens their positive emotional attitudes in readiness for school. Children gain a practical understanding of healthy lifestyles. They discuss how different foods benefit their bodies and help to buy and prepare items for snacks and meals. Children also develop a meaningful understanding of safety. For example, they think about the local places they visit then help to assess how to travel safely to these.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress given their starting points. They develop essential skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children are self-assured and confident because they know the childminder values their contributions. The childminder speaks clearly, repeats words and offers additional activities so that children who speak English as an additional language develop their ability to communicate and express themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY481709 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 994564 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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 Wootton, Bedford. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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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