Childminder EY494566

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 July 2017 15 August 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 effectively improved the quality of care and education that she provides for children. She has undertaken training and used her new knowledge and skills to improve the way that she observes and assesses children's development. This is now a strong aspect of her practice.  Activities are interesting and exciting for children. The childminder knows precisely what children need to learn next, so they experience good levels of challenge as they play.  Children enjoy attending local groups with the childminder. This contributes towards their learning about how to play as part of group, such as sharing toys.  Children make choices about how they play. They lead the childminder by the hand to show what toys they would like to play with.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others are not always plentiful.  The childminder does not always follow up the initial contact made with other settings that children attend. Consequently, she has yet to fully establish successful relationships in order to exchange information about children's learning.

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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

 broaden the range of opportunities for children to learn about the similarities and differences between themselves and others  persevere in developing fully effective relationships with other settings that children attend to exchange information to complement their learning further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at required documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector read through written feedback left by parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder maintains a programme of professional development to remain alert to possible risks to children. She conducts regular assessments of the areas where children play and takes measures to keep children safe. For example, she uses an intercom to help monitor children as they sleep. The childminder works effectively with her local authority development worker. She carries out effective evaluations of her work and has a detailed programme of professional development in place. Relationships with parents are well established and this supports children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are making excellent progress in their learning. The childminder knows children well and extends on their development. Together, they read books about animals. The childminder builds on children's understanding as she points to the picture and says the name of the animal. Children mimic the sound of the animal and the childminder praises them warmly. They are proud of their achievements and smile broadly. Children carefully balance rice on a spoon and move it to fill up pots. They show good physical control and concentrate for sustained periods of time. Children enjoy playing with electronic cars. They show their awareness of technology as they turn the car upside down and find the button to switch it on. They place the car on the floor and clap their hands as it travels across the room.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has close relationships with children. They cuddle into her shoulder when they become tired and drift off to sleep in her arms. Children are confident and show high levels of self-esteem. When they hear music they stop what they are doing and dance, moving their whole bodies rhythmically. From a young age they understand about keeping safe. For example, children point to a cup and say, 'Hot, hot,' as they understand that cups can carry hot liquids. Children learn about being healthy, they walk with the childminder and develop their physical skills as they play outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make rapid progress in their communication and language skills. They repeat words and phrases they hear and make sounds as they play. Children have enthusiasm for learning and are intrigued by new activities. They approach new situations with a sense of curiosity and quickly explore what is on offer for them. They display the necessary attributes to be successful in their future learning and are developing good skills in readiness for eventually starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494566 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1107958 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 15 August 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Leighton Buzzard. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday 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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