Dickinson, Janet Leonie Hamamali

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 July 2017 27 July 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 successfully addressed all the actions raised at the previous inspection. She observes children as they play and regularly assesses their development, planning what they need to do next in order to progress well.  The childminder provides children with opportunities to lead and explore their own play. She respects their choice and offers alternative resources when children show through their actions and sounds that they do not want to engage in adult-planned activities.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills effectively. She acknowledges young children's babbling as they talk to her. The childminder listens intently and responds when children are quiet. This helps them to know how to take turns in conversations through speaking and listening.  Parents talk positively about the good progress their children make in the care of the well-qualified childminder. They state that she has high expectations of children. This

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This provision is good

helps them to know how to behave well, share and use good manners.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always focus her professional development opportunities on raising her quality of teaching to an outstanding level.  The childminder does not gather enough detailed information from parents about what children can already do when they first start at her setting.

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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

 enhance the programme for professional development so that it focuses more specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching and learning  work more closely with parents when a child first starts to attend, to gather more detailed information about what their children can already do.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her.  The inspector saw the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's records, evidence of the suitability of the household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and the childminder's reflections on her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows what to do if she has concerns about children's safety or welfare. She ensures her assistants have a good knowledge of how to recognise safeguarding concerns and how to deal with these. The childminder assesses risks in her home to help promote children's safety and welfare. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe while on outings, such as when they are crossing roads. The childminder reflects on some aspects of her practice and identifies areas where she can improve. She uses discussions with parents and children to find out their views. The childminder checks her assistants' practice and makes sure they are clear about their roles and responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is aware of the different ways children learn. For example, when children show a preference for learning outdoors, she ensures they have a range of opportunities to experience places, such as wildlife parks. This also helps to support children's developing understanding of the world and they learn about a range of animals and their natural habitats. The childminder follows up these activities in her home. She supervises children as they use the internet to find out even more facts about animals. The childminder interacts well with children. She talks to them about what they are doing as they play. As young children play with musical instruments, she describes their actions using words, such as 'shake' and 'bang'. They stop and listen to her words and then repeat their activity. The childminder builds good partnerships with parents and shares information with them about children's development. This helps parents to support

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment. Children show that they feel secure and are happy. They enjoy familiar activities and routines, which enhance their sense of security. The childminder is aware when children become tired. They climb onto her lap and snuggle into her. Children enjoy having their comforters from home and settle to sleep quickly. The childminder provides children with healthy food which meets their individual needs and preferences. Children benefit from daily physical exercise. They play in the garden or visit parks and soft-play centres. Children engage in climbing, running and gardening and these activities help to further promote their good health and a sense of well-being.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They develop their independence and confidently select their favourite toys by looking at photographs on storage boxes. They develop a good range of skills which helps to prepare them for the next stages of learning and ultimately for starting school. For example, they learn to take turns in conversations and develop good physical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457233 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 1085442 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 July 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives Bedford. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. The childminder occasionally works with 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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