Lawes, Tanya

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 30 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 continues to develop her childcare provision. She completes further training and exchanges good practice ideas with other professionals.  Children enjoy a wide assortment of activities that support them in extending their learning and good progress. They participate enthusiastically and their attention is captured as the childminder links many of the activities to children's interests.  The childminder offers parents information about children's developmental stages and ideas for simple activities to build on children's learning.  Children have frequent opportunities to use local facilities, such as parks, the zoo and children's groups. This helps to support them in recognising and appreciating peoples' differences and builds their early understanding of how they can be involved and play an active part in their community.  The childminder checks children's progress and acts quickly to address any weaker

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This provision is good

areas. For example, she now offers younger children additional resources and activities that support them in learning to identify shapes and colours.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather and use parents' updates about their children's progress at home to fully inform the activity planning.  The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities that help them understand how daily hygiene practices and exercise affect their good health.

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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

 build on the procedures for obtaining and using information from parents about their child's learning and development at home  enhance the support for children in understanding how daily hygiene practices and exercise affect their good health.

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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 children and the childminder 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 documentation, 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 works well with other settings that children attend. She communicates regularly with them so that they can work together to promote children's development and ensure that their learning is not interrupted. The childminder reviews her work and makes improvements. She ensures that children access toys and resources that reflect their current interests and developmental needs. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly completes training in this area so that she is aware of the issues that can affect children's welfare. She shows a clear awareness of national policies and understands the local procedures for reporting any concerns about children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder adapts activities well so that all children interact and have opportunities to build on their learning. When playing with coloured rice, the childminder helps younger children to feel the texture of it as it trickles onto their hands and toes. Older children build on their mathematical skills as they count how many scoops of rice they need to fill a container. The childminder makes good use of local resources as a way of extending children's knowledge. Children enjoy visiting the library, where they learn to choose different types of books and use the electronic booking system. The childminder gently reinforces children's learning. For example, they visit a farm then look at related books, make their own illustrations of the animals and develop their imagination as they play with toy farm animals.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder obtains clear initial information from parents and uses this to help children settle. She acts as a good role model and talks with children so that they understand how their actions affect others and learn to manage their behaviour. The childminder offers children opportunities that support their physical development. They develop a sense of balance, rhythm and control as they move to music. The childminder talks with children about their play and helps them to review their learning. For example, children eagerly describe how they shook rice through a sieve spoon to make rain. These ongoing discussions help to build children's confidence and they develop positive attitudes that support them when they start school.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder uses effective teaching methods to help ensure that all children make good progress. They develop the necessary skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children are understanding and tolerant of the needs of others. For example, older children understand that younger ones often need more time and support to participate. They readily share the resources and offer help and encouragement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486521 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1007932 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Leighton Buzzard. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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