Childminder EY459021

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 August 2017 15 May 2014

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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

 Children respond readily to a welcoming, well-organised and stimulating environment. They enjoy learning through play and become engrossed in their chosen activities.  The childminder uses her good knowledge of child development to meet children's learning and care needs effectively. Children make good progress.  The childminder regularly reviews her practice to make improvements. She seeks out new developments in childcare from professionals. She researches on the internet to improve her strong teaching skills.  Children experience good physical activities to develop their muscle control.  The childminder helps develop children's speaking and listening skills. She models clear speaking and careful listening. She holds useful conversations with them to help their play become more purposeful.  Relationships are strong. The childminder has cultivated great trust and understanding with each child and all are very confident to seek help from her.

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This provision is good

 High expectations for behaviour help children develop positive attitudes and manners.  The childminder works closely with parents to address the children's care needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not found further ways to keep parents fully informed and involved in their child's learning.  The childminder does not consistently challenge and extend children's learning to help them make rapid progress.

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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

 explore further ways to keep parents fully informed about their child's progress and involve them more closely in their child's learning  offer further challenge and extend children's learning to help raise their achievements to an outstanding level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's setting and the impact her teaching has on children's development.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children when appropriate.  The inspector carried out an observation with the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments, policies and procedures. She looked at a range of other relevant documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children through speaking with them.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of all areas of learning and how young children learn. She provides a range of practical and creative activities which stimulates children's curiosity. For example, children find out about different animals, such as reptiles, through first-hand observations. They use books to find out more about the animals they have observed. The childminder has a clear vision of how to improve her teaching. Following recent training, she has improved the way she teaches mathematics. The childminder observes children's play and uses the information she gains to plan for the next steps in their learning. She shares this information with parents. The childminder monitors and reviews the suitability and performance of her assistant and supports her when necessary. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has clear safety procedures in place and follows these closely to promote children's safety. She is alert to any signs that children may be at

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

risk of harm and knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works closely with parents to establish children's abilities and development needs when they first join her. She adjusts teaching to meet their needs. Children enjoy learning. For example, they build towers of different heights and sizes. They count and compare sizes. The childminder skilfully encourages children to solve problems during the activity. She gives children time to think before guiding them. Young children handle and explore a variety of items. They develop muscles to aid early writing skills. Children enjoy visits to the local area which help to broaden their awareness of community life.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to recognise their own and each other's efforts and she praises their achievements. They persevere in working with accuracy and precision and in completing tasks. Behaviour is good. All children happily join in together and tidy up at the end of an activity. The childminder provides healthy foods and discusses the benefits of these with children. Children learn to choose for themselves. For example, they know when they need to take a rest. Parents spoken to say how much they value the level of attention the childminder pays to keeping their children very well cared for.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good attitudes towards learning. They are gaining a good range of skills that prepares them for the next stage in their education. For example, they acquire early literacy and mathematical skills. Children listen attentively and speak with growing confidence. They become independent and resilient from a young age.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459021 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1102473 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Caddington, Bedfordshire. She operates most of the year from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder, occasionally, works with an assistant.

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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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