Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2017 18 June 2013

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's enthusiasm and passion for her work are clearly evident. She has put into place extensive improvements since her previous inspection. A comprehensive and well-targeted programme of professional development has considerably enhanced the childminder's knowledge and skills.  The childminder provides a vibrant and enticing environment for children. There is a vast array of activities for children to choose from. The outdoor area offers a wealth of opportunities for children to increase their physical development skills.  The story corner is an exciting and stimulating place for children. Children sit inside a cardboard bus the childminder has made to read their book or cuddle up on cosy cushions.  Meticulous observations and assessment enable the childminder to plan precisely for children's next steps in learning.  Children immerse themselves in a paddling pool full of porridge oats. They explore the

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This provision is outstanding

material with the whole of their bodies, using spoons and cups to move the oats and increase control of their physical skills.  Children learn about the foods that they eat. The childminder talks children through routines, explaining the reasons for activities to support children's learning about keeping safe and healthy.  Children make excellent progress in their learning. They are confident to choose activities and play in ways that interest them, such as peek-a-boo with blankets.

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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

 continue to find more ways to build on children's interest in technology.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's learning activities and assessed the impact these have on their learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at required documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  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 outstanding

The childminder has extremely close and effective relationships with parents. She uses highly creative ways to exchange information and support learning. Children take a teddy bear home and parents record their activities with the bear to share with the childminder and other children. Parents readily share information about children's progress at home and the childminder uses this information when planning activities. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has an extensive awareness about the Local Safeguarding Children Board policies. She is highly organised and keeps precise records to help support her in keeping children safe. The childminder puts extensive measures in place to enable children to play safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children experience high-quality teaching. Every opportunity is taken to extend their learning and enhance their enjoyment. The childminder's teaching of literacy skills is excellent. Children go on weekly visits to the library where they select books that interest them to read with the childminder and their parents. A wide range of opportunities is available for children to draw and make marks. The childminder uses song and rhymes to help promote children's communication and language. Children look inside a bag for toys and resources that extend their learning of new words. They say 'spider' and become excited as they know this means they will sing a favourite song next. The childminder is considering further ways to incorporate children's interest in technology as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are highly attached to the childminder. Her warm and caring approach soothes children. The childminder is highly nurturing of children and their families. She appreciates that parents often feel distressed when leaving children for the first time. She works extensively with families to reassure them. Consequently, parents say they feel extremely well supported and their children settle quickly. The childminder praises children and they smile warmly at her when she tells them what they have achieved. The childminder shares photograph books of children's families with them. She talks to children about their families, helping them to gain a strong sense of belonging and learn about their own identity.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children behave extremely well and demonstrate caring attitudes towards each other. When sitting in high chairs, children reach across to each other and pat and cuddle each other. They are eager and curious, exploring activities with a sense of interest and intrigue. Children are developing the skills they need to be successful learners and when they eventually move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456745 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1066525 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Luton. She operates from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round 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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Telephone number

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