Childminder EY300255

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 April 2017 18 February 2015

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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 works closely with parents. They exchange information about children's learning in a variety of different ways. This helps to meet the diverse needs and preferences of parents. Parents share their views and praise the childminder for the good progress their children have made in her care.  Children make excellent progress in their literacy skills. They are able to match pictures to a corresponding letter and say the sound of letters. Children show a curiosity and interest in finding and naming the letters that they see in the environment.  Children have a 'can do' attitude. They enjoy testing out their physical skills and pushing themselves to see what they are capable of, such as climbing over high wooden apparatus.  The childminder involves children in organising changes in their daily routine. They work together to tidy away and delight in taking turns to use the vacuum cleaner as

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not built highly effective relationships with all of the other settings that children attend to exchange ongoing information about children's learning.  The childminder has yet to introduce ways for children to share their knowledge of their abilities as they exceed expectations for their age and show a keen interest in their developing skills.

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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

 strengthen the relationships with all other settings that children attend to exchange regular information to support continuity in their learning  introduce ways to involve children in sharing their knowledge of their abilities and achievements.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's activities indoors and assessed the impact these have upon their learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector looked at required documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members over the age of 16 years.  The inspector read and took account of the feedback left by parents.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has an excellent knowledge about keeping children safe. She knows about local safeguarding issues. The training she undertakes is relevant and ensures that she is aware of possible risks to children in their wider community and outside of her setting. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder works closely with her local authority to maintain her awareness of the work of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder is well qualified and continues to be motivated and eager to learn. She has plans for future training, such as developing her teaching of outdoor learning. The childminder carries out detailed evaluations of her work and shows a good ability to sustain good quality care and education for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's high-quality teaching supports children's good progress. She is playful in her interactions and demonstrates warmth and genuine affection towards them. Children are confident to talk and express their ideas. They ask each other questions and talk with authority about things that interest them, such as characters from their favourite television programme. The childminder observes children and knows next steps in learning. She plans experiences that are challenging and sustain their interest. Children enjoy playing with dough and use their imagination as they make a 'prison' to house the 'zombie' they have made.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children play and learn together as a close team. Older children are considerate of younger ones, enquiring if they need help to wash their hands and asking caring questions. The childminder teaches children to be safe. They follow her guidance well, such as remembering how to hold scissors safely when they are walking. Children are well settled and have strong attachments to the childminder. They share jokes with her, such as adding words on to the end of her name when they call her and laughing at her reaction. The childminder has undertaken a course about promoting healthy eating. She effectively embeds her learning in her teaching. Children talk about sugar and why it can be harmful to their teeth as they show their knowledge of some components of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and development and exceed expectations for their age. They gain the essential skills they need in readiness for starting school. Children demonstrate a strong awareness of their own identity and know about differences between themselves and others. They behave extremely well and are polite and courteous towards the childminder and each other. They are confident and clearly enjoy their time with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY300255 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1092207 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 February 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder is qualified at degree level and holds early years professional status. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She supports a small number of 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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