Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 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 supervises her assistant well. They complete further training and use their new knowledge to inform their practice. The childminder has used her increased understanding of how children form attachments to help children settle and to support them in building relationships with her and her assistant.  Children extend their learning and develop new skills. They join in enthusiastically, participating in a wide assortment of exciting indoor and outdoor activities.  The childminder supports parents in extending their children's knowledge. For example, she uses regular written progress reports to offer ideas for activities.  The childminder carefully checks children's progress and takes prompt action to address any weaker areas. Younger children now enjoy further activities that support them in developing their language. For example, they name animal shapes and make the corresponding animal sounds.

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This provision is good

 Children participate in activities that aid them in understanding and valuing differences. For example, they talk about different beliefs and celebrations and often create their own pictures to illustrate these.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gather and use information from parents about their children's progress at home to enhance the activity planning for each child.  The childminder and her assistant sometimes carry out some tasks for children that they could do themselves and so do 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

 build on the procedures for obtaining information from parents about their child's learning and development at home and for using this to enhance the activity planning  extend the daily 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 the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members and the assistant. 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 frequently reviews this area with her assistant and both complete training to refresh their knowledge. They maintain a good understanding of national initiatives and the local procedures for reporting any concerns about children. Additionally, the childminder understands her duty to inform Ofsted of any changes that may affect children. She ensures that medication is stored securely, further promoting children's safety. The childminder has appropriate procedures to work with other childcare settings so that children's care is consistent. She reviews her work and makes improvements. For example, the introduction of further resources, such as puppets, aids children in developing their creativity and imagination.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities and resources well. Children enjoy their play and extend their knowledge. For example, children enjoy making 'potions' in the garden. They mix coloured water and add items, such as lentils, grass and leaves. Activities such as this aid children in developing their skills in experimenting and exploring. The childminder offers children appealing activities that support them in listening and learning to follow instructions. For example, children dance with brightly coloured scarves and listen carefully as they wave the scarves up and down, roll them into balls and move them quickly and slowly. Children enjoy many opportunities to make marks and practise their early writing skills. For example, they use toy cars and diggers to make marks in the sand, play simple word games and make prints by dipping sliced fruit into paint.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder prioritises children's well-being. She obtains clear initial information from parents so that she fully understands children's needs and preferences. Children quickly settle and build warm relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Ongoing discussions help children to realise the effect their actions have on others and they learn to express their feelings appropriately and manage their behaviour. The childminder promotes children's physical development and they learn about keeping their bodies healthy. For example, at snack time, children talk about fruit being good for them and they remember to drink plenty of water. The childminder and her assistant offer children lots of praise. They encourage them to persevere at tasks, such as writing their names. This helps build children's confidence and their positive attitudes in readiness for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress and developing the skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children play well together and understand how to take turns, share their thoughts and listen to others. For example, children playing with role- play space toys talk about where the rocket is going and take turns to build on ideas as they invent an adventure for the space characters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491865 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1021078 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Caddington. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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Telephone number

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