Childminder EY494794

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 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 understands that children learn in a variety of ways. She regularly takes them to other locations in the area to help them continue their learning both inside and outside. Children enthusiastically recall trips to the zoo and shops.  The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment for children to learn and explore within. They confidently select equipment that stimulates and excites them.  Children are very happy and feel secure. The childminder treats all children equally, including her own children. She praises and encourages all the children, contributing to their good behaviour.  In the short time the childminder has been operating, she has established some effective ways to help her evaluate the quality of her provision. She reflects on the activities she has provided and shares ideas and good practice with other childminders in the locality, helping her to continually improve her setting.

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This provision is good

 The childminder follows key routines, such as sleep times, which very young children have established at home. These help them quickly settle in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always form the most effective partnerships with providers of other settings that children attend.  The childminder is not always successful in gathering specific information from parents about their children's prior learning and development when they first attend.

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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 partnerships with other settings that children attend, sharing more precise information about children's learning and development  increase opportunities to involve parents in sharing more detailed information regarding children's learning right from the start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home. She spoke to the childminder and children at suitable times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and other household members. She viewed a range of documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and children's records.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and discussed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector took into consideration the views of parents provided in emails and letters.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. She regularly checks her home and garden and removes or reduces hazards or risks for children as they arise. The childminder effectively uses resources provided by other early years professionals to help her enhance her already good knowledge to help extend children's learning. She reads articles that are relevant to her professional development and plans to access more local training courses. The childminder regularly monitors children's progress to help her swiftly put strategies in place to close any identified gaps in learning should they arise.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively uses the information she gathers from daily observations to help her shape activities she provides for children. Older children are often keen to continue to follow themes and topics they have been investigating in other settings. The childminder finds different ways for them to continue to do this, helping them to think deeply while they experiment. Younger children enjoy returning to familiar activities and equipment. The childminder does not rush them and provides encouragement as they persevere to work out how to chop imitation fruit and vegetables. The childminder encourages younger children to develop their increasing vocabulary. She introduces new words in her conversations with them. She praises them when they try new words for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The caring childminder is a positive role model, helping children quickly learn to be kind to others. She prepares healthy snacks and meals for children. They sit together at the table while they eat, helping to make this a relaxed and sociable event. The childminder encourages children to develop self-care skills, such as washing their hands, from an early age. Children begin to learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder teaches them about road safety on their regular walks. Younger children are encouraged to manage small risks, such as negotiating a low step in the kitchen. When parents first express an interest in their children starting in her care, the childminder plans sensitive settling-in sessions which help reduce anxieties that they or their children may have.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are confident, motivated learners who respond well to challenges and new experiences. As they grow, children develop the skills they will need to move to their next stage in learning at school. They learn to use pencils and scissors and are able to speak and listen in small groups. They voice their own ideas and theories, demonstrating their ability to think through and solve problems for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494794 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1078511 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. She operates term time only from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday.

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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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