Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 May 2017 6 May 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 evaluates her practice well and keeps up to date with required training. For example, she recently attended training to help her effectively monitor and plan challenging activities to extend children's overall learning experiences.  Children begin to learn skills that help them progress and prepare for the next stage in their learning. For example, they learn to be independent, choosing their own resources, which motivates them to learn.  The childminder helps children well to achieve healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy regular physical play, fresh air and exercise in the childminder's home and garden. They are provided with nutritious meals and follow good hygiene routines.  The childminder is effective in helping children to develop their confidence in social situations and gain awareness of the world around them. For example, children enjoy visits to local playgroups and places of interest in the community.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain enough information from parents about children's skills and abilities when they first start, to help her plan more effectively from the start.  At times, the childminder does not fully support children to access resources to help them develop their early writing 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

 obtain a greater range of information from parents about what children know and can do when they first start, to help plan more precisely for their learning  increase opportunities for children to explore a broader range of mark-making opportunities to extend their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments, children's records and the childminder's policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the parts of the premises used for childminding and talked to children at appropriate times.  The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children and the activities they engaged in.  The inspector and the childminder jointly observed children at play and held discussions about how the childminder reflects on the quality of her service.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a thorough understanding of child protection and keeps up to date with current safeguarding guidance. The childminder has developed her practice well since her last inspection and has addressed the previous recommendations. For example, she helps children to fully develop their physical skills and encourages parents to contribute to her evaluation systems. Overall, the childminder develops positive partnerships with parents. For example, she provides parents with daily verbal feedback and online information about activities and progress to ensure that any identified gaps in children's learning are closing.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. She plans interesting activities that challenge children well and motivate them to learn. The childminder helps children to develop their communication and language skills effectively. For example, children enjoyed singing songs and scooping the rice to find and identify various animals. The childminder skilfully extended their language skills by asking them interesting questions to help children think and problem solve. These opportunities prepare children well for their future learning and moving on to school. Children learn to explore the natural environment and learn about growth and change. For example, they enjoy searching for bugs in the garden and watering the flowers.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very kind and gentle, which helps children to settle confidently in her care. She teaches children to be kind, polite and learn to respect differences between themselves and others. The childminder consistently praises children to build their self- esteem and confidence during activities. This helps children to behave well. The childminder follows children's familiar routines and quickly responds to their individual needs. She helps children to develop an awareness of safe behaviours. For example, children learn to talk about road safety and what to do in the event of an emergency.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gaining the key skills needed for their future learning and for school. For example, they learn to use mathematical language and understand concepts such as 'more', 'less' and 'many'. They confidently count and identify colours and shapes as they play. Children show enthusiasm in all of their activities and are motivated, curious and eager to learn. For example, they are interested in stories and books. They learn to listen, to ask questions and to express their needs. Overall, children develop good language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420921 Local authority Barnet Inspection number 1094632 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the London Borough of Barnet. She offers full-time and part-time care each weekday, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, throughout most of the year.

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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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