Childminder EY487357

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 June 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 works well with parents. They report that they appreciate her professional approach and the kindness and attention she shows to each child.  The childminder continues to develop her practice. She completes training and exchanges ideas and information with other professionals. For example, she now offers children further craft activities that support their creativity.  The childminder reviews children's progress and takes action to close any gaps in their learning. She now offers them additional opportunities to develop their speech, such as through reading and singing together.  The childminder uses her good knowledge of the children to plan activities that interest and stimulate them. They participate enthusiastically and show kindness and respect for one another as they work together.  Children learn to understand and appreciate diversity. They participate in activities that build on this, such as tasting traditional foods from other countries and reading books

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently extend the ongoing opportunities to support children in fully developing their skills in solving problems as they encounter them.  The childminder sometimes does things for children that they could do themselves and so does not always promote their independence.

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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 opportunities for children to develop their skills in thinking and solving problems as they encounter them in their daily play and discussions  extend the opportunities that support children in developing their independence.

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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, the childminder and her co-childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's records 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder discusses this area with her co-childminder and both complete training. The childminder maintains a good awareness of national policies and fully understands the local procedures for reporting any concerns about children. The childminder works well with other childcare settings. She is aware of their planning and offers children activities that build on what they have been learning. The childminder and her co-childminder review their work and make improvements. For example, improved outdoor play resources mean that children have further opportunities to explore the outdoor environment and extend their knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder helps prepare children for school. For example, children enjoy daily circle time. They learn to listen and follow instructions as they play musical instruments and participate in action rhymes. The childminder uses children's interests as a way of building on their learning. For example, children extend their interest in nature and gardening as they visit a local historical garden. They note the plants and participate in a nature trail where they spot different birds, trees and insects. The childminder uses structured activities as a way of extending children's learning. For example, children plant seeds and discuss what they need in order to grow. However, the childminder does not consistently make effective use of opportunities to encourage children to think creatively and solve the problems that they encounter during their daily play and discussions.

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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 offers parents information about developmental stages and supports them in extending their children's learning. She acts as a good role model and children follow her example and learn to manage their behaviour. The childminder offers children opportunities that support their physical development. They develop skills in balance and control as they use a soft-play centre. The childminder helps children to talk about and review their learning. These discussions help build children's confidence and their positive attitudes. The childminder exchanges information with other childcare settings so that children's care is consistent and their development is promoted.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder uses practical teaching methods so that all children make good progress. They develop important skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children enjoy group activities. They chatter to each other and the childminder supports them to share their ideas and listen to one another. This particularly aids children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities develop good communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487357 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 1007699 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 works at the home of her co-childminder in Kempston. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides care for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities.

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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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