Childminder EY465529

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 31 October 2017 10 February 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 are happy and secure. They have a variety of toys to play with and the childminder offers them comfort and care.  The childminder monitors her provision well. She sets development plans with clear targets based on the children's needs to help her make continuous improvements.  The childminder talks and plays with children about what they are doing and has high expectations of their abilities and their behaviour.  Parents comment on how well the childminder supports children's learning and how she shares information with them to further support their learning at home.  Children are encouraged to be independent learners at every opportunity. For example, they learn to put lids back onto pens and wash their own hands.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder completes training to develop her teaching, she does not always focus it precisely enough to enable her to extend the youngest children's learning more effectively.  Children do not always have regular opportunities to socialise with others of a similar age to further enhance their personal and social skills.

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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

 focus professional development more precisely to extend teaching and support for the younger children  develop further opportunities for children to socialise with others of a similar age to enhance their personal and social needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder at a convenient time.  The inspector observed activities in the living room and bathroom.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and training.  The inspector took into account comment from parents.  The inspector looked at documentation on assessments, planning and policies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs to be alert to which may indicate a child's welfare is at risk. She understands the procedures to follow to protect them from harm. The childminder has updated her policies and procedures to reflect changes in legislation. She is clear about her role in ensuring children make the best possible progress in their learning and development and that they remain safe while in her care. The childminder develops partnerships with other professionals to support individual children's needs. For example, she shares information about children's dietary needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows how to support children's learning and development. She uses information gathered from her observations and parents to establish children's starting points. The childminder knows the children well and plans activities which interest them and support their next stage in learning well. For example, children engage as they glue eyes onto a spider they created using their painted handprints. The childminder extends this further to develop their counting and drawing. For example, children laugh as the childminder talks about, 'Wiggly fingers' as she supports children to count the eight, 'Wiggly legs' on the spider and use pens to draw webs. Children make choices. For example, they choose a book about dinosaurs and listen as the childminder reads with excitement to gain their attention and involvement.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and nurturing environment. For example she rocks children to sleep, gently stroking their head to comfort them. The childminder is a good role model and provides gentle reminders and clear explanations about expectations of behaviour. Children behave well. Children play happily in the childminder's home. Children go outside for fresh air and exercise. They play in the garden, park and visit the local woods with the childminder. The childminder encourages children to make healthy food choices as they enjoy fruit and water for snack. She helps them to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn to sit down when they eat and drink, and not to play on the stairs. The childminder displays and shares books with children which reflect their similarities and differences. This helps them to develop their understanding of diversity.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They learn good counting skills from an early age. Children are creative as they make pictures for their families. They practise early writing skills and enjoy making marks. Children gain a good range of key skills that prepares them well for the next stage of their learning, for example, they are encouraged to put on their own shoes and tidy away the toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY465529 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1087507 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary 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 10 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in a residential area of Arlesey, Bedfordshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6.30pm all year round.

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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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