Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 June 2017 9 December 2016

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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 has a secure knowledge and understanding of how young children learn and develop through play. This helps her to plan a good range of activities and experiences for the children in her care.  The partnerships with parents are good. The childminder shares good quality information with parents and they work together to ensure continuity of care and learning for children.  Children are happy and settled as the childminder offers a caring environment for them. They express their affection for the childminder as they snuggle up with her to read books.  Children's' behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model who has clear expectations of behaviour, which she consistently communicates to children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Systems for assessing children's learning and developmental progress are not fully shared with assistants.  Resources and activities are not always clearly accessible to children, to allow them more choice about what they play with.

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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

 further involve your assistants in the planning for children's learning and development by providing them with more details about the assessment system you use.  enhance children's play experiences by providing more opportunities for them to self select resources to develop their independence and increase their curiosity.

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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 spoke with the childminder and her assistants about their practice and how they meet children's care and learning needs effectively.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including records of progress children have made, the childminder's training certificates, the self-evaluation form, the record of attendance and the written policies and procedures.  The inspector viewed the premises and checked the play resources and equipment available to ensure they are safe and secure for children.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has taken appropriate action to address the weaknesses identified at the last inspection. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of recent changes to safeguarding matters. For example, she understands her responsibility to prevent children being drawn into situations which may put them at risk of harm. She shares this information with her new assistants and they are registered to complete their safeguarding training. Records, including required policies and procedures, are well organised, maintained and implemented. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home, helping to minimise any potential hazards. She keeps up to date with good practice and new ideas through regular training.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has good systems in place for observation, assessment and planning. She tracks children's progress closely and plans carefully for the next steps in their learning. The childminder successfully uses children's' interests to engage them in well-planned activities to build effectively on their early communication, personal development and number skills. For example, the children are proud of the flowers and vegetables they have planted and continue to care for them and watch them grow. She has planned cookery activities supported by a variety of resources, specifically to encourage children's speech and communication. She effectively promotes children's early interest in reading and writing, which helps to build on their skills and enhance their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder knows children's care routines well and ensures she meets these. Positive relationships with parents ensures that children are happy and there is a consistent approach to their care. Children enjoy their play in a warm and welcoming environment. They learn what is expected of them through clear house rules, learning to value one another and recognise different feelings. Children receive praise for their efforts and achievements, which helps develop their confidence and self-esteem. They learn how to use cutlery safely and benefit from freshly prepared meals and a range of healthy snacks and drinks. Children have daily access to the outdoor area where they have many opportunities to develop their physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well supported in their learning and make good progress from their individual starting points. They have fun developing their imagination in a range of activities. For example, they use props, such as blankets to make caves and pretend to be bears. All children develop good levels of independence. They are keen and confident learners, who negotiate with their friends and learn to solve problems together. For example, they set the table for lunch and hand out the plates of food to each other. They are developing the necessary skills to be well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for school, when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY370766 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1099651 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 21

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 December 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Houghton Regis. She operates Monday to Friday from 7am until 6pm, all year round apart from bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder employs 3 assistants.

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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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