Childminder, Out-of school day care in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 July 2017 4 July 2013

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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 understands the needs of children attending out-of-school care. She creates a welcoming environment where children can relax and socialise with their friends. She balances this well with a wide range of interesting play opportunities that complements children's formal learning.  The childminder communicates well with parents. For example, she sends them electronic messages so that they know what activities their children will be offered.  The childminder makes good use of her qualification and continues to build on her practice by completing further training. Her increased knowledge of nutrition assists her in offering children healthy snacks and meals. She also supports children in understanding the importance of a balanced diet.  Children gain a good awareness of how to make decisions, negotiate and work together. For example, they hold informal meetings where they help plan activities.

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This provision is good

 Through the use of local facilities, such as the museum and nearby places of interest, children gain a meaningful awareness of their community and the diversities of wider society.

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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 does not always offer as many outdoor learning opportunities to fully extend the enjoyment and development of skills of children who prefer to play in this environment.

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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 opportunities that support children in developing their skills in thinking and solving problems as they come across them during their daily play and discussions  enrich the outdoor opportunities for children who prefer to play outdoors to enhance their enjoyment and further extend their interests.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors.  The inspector spoke with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at 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 regularly refreshes her knowledge by completing training. This supports her in maintaining a good awareness of local and national issues and a practical knowledge of how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has improved her procedures for self-evaluation. This is now further informed by feedback from parents and children and supports her in making pertinent changes. For example, the reorganisation of indoor resources meant that these are now more accessible and children can see what is available and make choices about their play. The childminder has effective procedures to work with other childcare providers. For example, she exchanges information about activities with other childminders and makes sure children have opportunities to build on what they have been learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities well and children participate in stimulating play opportunities that enables them to extend their skills and knowledge whilst having fun. For example, children develop their creativity and writing skills as they design labels for ice lollies. They share, take turns and work together as they choose fruit to liquidise to make ice lollies. They develop their knowledge of mathematics and simple processes as they measure the liquid and eagerly wait for the lollies to freeze. However, the childminder does not consistently make effective use of opportunities to encourage children to solve the problems that they encounter as part of their ongoing daily play and discussions. Children enjoy activities that support their formal reading skills. For example, they look at everyday labels and logos and make displays that illustrate these.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder obtains clear initial information from parents about their children's needs and uses this to help children feel settled and comfortable. For example, she makes sure that there are toys and books that children are interested in and familiar with. The childminder gets to know children well and uses this information to work sensitively with each child. For example, she talks with them about behaviour and they learn to manage this. Children follow the childminder's good example and show care and respect for one another. They happily share the resources and include each other in their play and discussions. The childminder offers children opportunities that helps to promote their physical development. For example, children enjoy walking in the woods and exploring new play areas. Children enjoy many opportunities to discuss and review their activities and progress. For example, they eagerly explain how they made balloon models, offering

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY457378 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1066565 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Chalton. She operates all year round. Term time hours are 7.30am to 8.45am and 3pm to 6pm. During school holidays the childminder works on Tuesday and Thursday from 7.30am to 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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