Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 2017 30 June 2017

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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 has taken action to address the weaknesses raised at the previous inspection. She has a good understanding about how to keep children safe in her care.  The childminder completes regular training and has plans in place for future professional development. She is currently undertaking a qualification at level 3 to consolidate and enhance her already good knowledge.  The childminder has a good understanding about how to promote children's communication and language skills. She uses different techniques to support children, such as shaking bottles of rice to gain their attention and talking to children in a running commentary so that they know what is happening.  Children develop in confidence as the childminder encourages them to find ways to explore and investigate activities. She praises them and asks questions. The childminder responds to children's facial expressions, demonstrating that she values

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not do enough to enhance children's learning about the differences and similarities between themselves and others when opportunities arise spontaneously as they play.  The childminder's evaluations of her practice are not always incisive. She does not recognise her many strengths to enable her to set highly ambitious targets for ongoing improvement.

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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

 use spontaneous opportunities to further enhance children's understanding about differences between themselves and others  undertake a more incisive review of the provision to build on the strengths that increase the quality of provision to the highest level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector read and took account of the written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding about the signs and symptoms that might suggest children are at risk of harm. She works closely with her local authority and is aware of how to report any child protection concerns to the relevant professionals. The childminder carries out risk assessments and takes effective action to minimise any likely risks for children. The childminder is increasing the ways she communicates and exchanges information with parents. With this in mind, she is introducing new ways of using technology to share details with parents to help them become even more involved in their child's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. She shows children how to handle books as she reads to them. The childminder talks about the pictures and the numbers on each page. Children spend considerable time practising turning the pages; they focus on this and, considering their young age, concentrate for a significant amount of time. They look intently at the images and clearly develop a keen interest in the words and pictures. The childminder carries out accurate observations and assessments that enable her to swiftly identity when children need further help with their communication and language skills. She takes effective action to support children in this area and works closely with their parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about attending to their personal hygiene and health needs. They enjoy being active. Children help to put nappy sacks into the bin and wash their hands afterwards as they start to learn about basic good hygiene routines. Children go for regular walks to the park and use the equipment, developing their physical skills well. The childminder is warm and affectionate with children. They form close attachments to her. Children squeal with delight when the childminder makes sounds and cuddles them closely, before gently lowering them backwards on her lap. Children demonstrate their enjoyment as they giggle and laugh out loud.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning. They are alert, interested and content as they explore the activities and toys on offer. Children are learning about routines and becoming increasingly independent. They show enjoyment in their learning. Children are developing the essential skills they need in readiness for when they eventually start school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487972 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1109104 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Biggleswade. She operates all year round from 6am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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