Childminder EY467367

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2017 21 January 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 helps children to learn about the differences in each other's families and cultures. Children enjoy sharing their individual photograph books and eagerly discuss who different people are and what their role is in their family.  The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She continually assesses risk in her home and on outings, reflecting on the needs of each child.  Children are very caring and considerate of each other. When taking part in a treasure hunt the older children recognise that the younger ones cannot find the shapes as quickly as they can. They leave shapes behind so that the younger children can succeed with the activity.  The childminder effectively exchanges information about the children in her care with the local schools and nurseries they attend. She also uses the same teaching strategies, such as promoting children's literacy development through teaching phonics. This helps

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This provision is good

to promote continuity in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The information the childminder gains from parents when children start with her is not always detailed enough, to help her precisely plan for what children need to learn next.  The childminder does not always help children to have the best possible understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and safe.

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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

 gather more detailed information about what children know and can do on entry to the setting, in order to more precisely plan for children's ongoing learning  enhance children's understanding of how to keep themselves healthy and safe.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's development and assessment records. Evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy, were also seen.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. For example, the childminder knows how to swiftly meet children's needs in the event of a child protection concern. She makes the most of every opportunity to develop her knowledge and skills. For example, she meets with other childminders for peer support. She also attends training to help her develop her teaching skills to even higher levels. The childminder reflects on her practice and makes effective changes, such as converting her garage into a playroom. This allows children to have access to a wide range of resources and equipment to enhance their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder holds regular discussions with parents to find out how children are developing at home. She uses this knowledge and her observations of children's play to plan for their next steps in learning. The childminder links the activities she plans to children's interests. She is aware that the children enjoy music and singing and takes them to regular music sessions. The childminder builds on these experiences as she provides materials for children to make their own musical instruments. She teaches children mathematics through activities. For example, the childminder encourages children to count how many beans they put into a shaker they are making and talks about the mathematical concept of more and less.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to behave well and be polite. She provides them with good support and builds on their emotional well-being. For example, the childminder gives children consistent and ongoing praise. She effectively supports children's good health, such as by providing nutritious meals which children help her prepare. The childminder provides children with regular opportunities for outdoor play. They practise their physical skills as they use large equipment at the local park and go on walks in the local community. Regular visits to local toddler groups enable children to socialise with larger numbers of children and this supports their social development.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are developing effective skills that they need to aid their future learning and the eventual move to school. They use electronic tablets efficiently for learning and for pleasure, such as to find music they want to listen to. Children develop a good understanding of mathematical concepts. They search for shape cards in the garden and demonstrate how they can sort these by colour, shape and number.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467367 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1095464 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 January 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. And lives in Sandy, Bedfordshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year- old children.

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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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