Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2017 Not applicable

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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 builds strong partnerships with parents and keeps them well informed of their children's activities and progress. Parents report that they appreciate his caring approach and the safe, welcoming environment he provides for children.  The childminder develops his practice by completing training and making good use of any new knowledge. For example, he now offers children a greater variety of reading materials that stimulates their interest and helps build their reading skills.  Children learn to understand and appreciate differences. They work together to make decisions, such as which additional activities they would like to do during the school holidays. This helps them to listen to others and to respect different views and needs.  The childminder reviews children's progress and takes action to close any gaps in their learning. He now offers them additional opportunities, such as simple discussions and

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This provision is good

singing sessions, which support the development of their speech.  The childminder knows the children well and uses this good knowledge to plan activities that interest and stimulate them. They participate enthusiastically and show kindness and care for one another as they play and work together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use outdoor areas as well as possible to fully extend the development of children who prefer to learn in this environment.  The childminder sometimes does things for children that they could do themselves and so does not always promote their independence.

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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 use of outdoor areas to offer children who prefer to learn outside further play and learning opportunities  extend the opportunities that support children in developing their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked with children, the childminder and his co-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 discusses this area with his co-childminder and regularly completes training to refresh his knowledge. He maintains a good awareness of national policies and initiatives and fully understands the local procedures for reporting any concerns about children. The childminder works well in partnership with other professionals so that he understands how to meet any specific needs that children have. He works with his co-childminder to review their work and make changes. For example, improvements to the layout of the playroom mean that children now have more space to play and are able to make further independent choices when selecting toys and resources.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of daily opportunities as a way of building on children's learning. For example, when using the local shop, children count the number of items, use the scanner and help pay for the food. The childminder offers children activities that support them in investigating and discovering things for themselves. For example, children seal slices of bread in bags and note how the bacteria grows according to the different conditions. Children enjoy looking at books and the childminder encourages them to talk about the illustrations. This is one of the ways in which he helps children build their communication skills. The childminder uses children's interests as a way of extending their learning. For example, young children extend their interest in trains as they help set out a train track and read associated books.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder obtains clear initial information from parents and uses this to help children settle. He shares assessment details with parents and supports them in building on their children's learning. He acts as a good role model and children follow his example. They learn to manage their behaviour and understand the effect that this can have on others. The childminder offers children opportunities that support their physical development. They develop skills in balance and coordination as they set themselves the challenge of building an obstacle course and using this to cross the garden without touching the grass. The childminder sensitively notes children's efforts and achievements and praises them for these. This helps build children's confidence and they develop positive attitudes that support them when they start school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. The childminder uses effective teaching techniques that support children in developing the skills that underpin their learning and prepare them for school. Children enjoy activities that are led by the childminder and are also competent in organising their own play. For example, children confidently choose toys, such as wooden bricks and cars. They develop their creativity and control of their smaller hand muscles as they carefully arrange the bricks to make roadways for the cars.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487657 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1017029 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Leighton Buzzard. He operates all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a registered childminder.

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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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