Childminder EY458053

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2017 22 July 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 is undertaking a degree level qualification. She explains how this has been beneficial in increasing her knowledge of how to support children in readiness for starting school.  The childminder works well with parents. They praise her good quality teaching and are appreciative of the progress children make in her care.  Children demonstrate a superb awareness of letters and sounds. Teaching of literacy is high in quality. The childminder encourages children to use reading skills as they find the day of the week to stick on a chart. Children sit with her and sing phonics songs that help to embed their understanding about letter shapes and sounds.  Children are settled and show high levels of self-esteem. They place an arm around the childminder's shoulder as they look at the daily calendar. Children respond warmly to her, showing the good attachments they have formed.  Children show affection and understanding for the feelings of others. They praise

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This provision is good

younger children and include them in their play. All children show their caring attitudes, such as when they play with dolls.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet successfully developed highly effective relationships with other settings that children attend. Therefore, she does not regularly exchange information to provide them with even more consistency in their learning.  On occasion, the childminder does not provide children with as much choice and opportunity to act upon their own ideas 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

 persevere in building relationships with other settings that children attend to provide even more consistency in learning for them  encourage more opportunities for children to use their own ideas and imagination during creative activities.

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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 and children at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation 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 understanding about child protection issues and maintains her knowledge by undertaking relevant training. She works closely with her local authority. This helps her to review her practice and to maintain her good awareness of the requirements of being a registered childminder. The childminder supervises children well and helps them to identify and manage small risks for themselves, such as when they cut fruit for their snack. She supervises children well and keeps her home and garden safe and secure. She undertakes assessments and takes action, such as ensuring stairgates are in place to help to protect children from possible risks.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are exceptionally confident and delight in talking about things that fascinate them. Older children have high levels of understanding. They initiate conversations and ask questions to help them to learn more. Children's awareness of mathematics is excellent. From a young age, they become confident in using numbers as they play. They measure themselves and observe their increasing height and the difference between themselves and others. They find the separate numbers that together, make the date. They recognise large numbers and count confidently in groups of 10. These abilities by far exceed expectations for their young age. The childminder uses accurate observations and assessments to track children's development. If children do not make expected progress in any area, the childminder is quick to respond. She targets her teaching to support children's next steps in learning and shares information frequently with parents. Children

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

enjoy activities outside of the home. This increases their understanding of the world. They learn about animals, castles and enjoy train rides.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have healthy foods and drinks. They follow a relaxed daily routine, that the childminder changes to meet their needs. Children enjoy looking at photographs of themselves and their families. They talk about their costumes when dressed up for World Book Day and talk positively about the other children who attend. Children behave well. They respond swiftly to the childminder's gentle reminders about taking turns and show a willingness to follow rules. Children enjoy exercise and fresh air as part of their daily routine. At the park, they challenge themselves as they climb equipment and enjoy the freedom to explore.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate a voracious appetite for learning. They are enthusiastic and eager to take part in activities. Children have an excellent ability to get along with others. All children make good progress from their initial starting points and are developing the essential skills they need for starting school. Children enjoy looking at books and retell stories from memory. They wait in eager anticipation for the childminder to turn the page as they become engrossed in the story.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458053 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1066614 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 July 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Leighton Buzzard. She operates all year round from 11.30am to 5.30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays and from 8am to 6pm on Fridays, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised 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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