Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 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 works well with parents and supports them in extending their children's learning. Parents report that they appreciate the attention the childminder gives to making sure their children are secure, happy and safe.  The childminder is committed to developing her practice. She completes further training and puts her new knowledge into practice to benefit children. For example, she now offers them further activities that support their communication skills.  Thorough monitoring of children's progress enables the childminder to quickly note and address any weaker areas in their learning. For example, she now offers children additional resources which encourage them to explore and experiment.  The childminder takes care in understanding each child. She plans activities that relate to their interests and encourage their active involvement. This nurtures children's natural inquisitiveness and enthusiasm, and they develop positive attitudes to learning.

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This provision is good

 Children gain a practical appreciation of diversity. For example, they talk about their families and what they do at home, making their own illustrations to support this. They also use many local facilities that engage their interest in wider society.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently work as effectively as possible with other settings that children attend to ensure that children's development is always fully promoted.  The childminder does not consistently support children to understand how good hygiene practices and exercise help to keep their bodies healthy.

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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 opportunities to work more effectively in partnership with all other childcare settings that children attend  enhance the ongoing opportunities that support children in understanding how good hygiene practices and exercise affect their health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children 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 childminder continuously reviews her work, seeking feedback from parents and children, to evaluate and help her make relevant changes. For example, the introduction of further role play resources support children in developing their creativity and imagination. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly refreshes her training in this area so that she maintains a good knowledge of national and local policies, and initiatives. She understands what may potentially harm children and knows the procedures for reporting any concerns to the relevant agency. The childminder supports children in learning how to keep themselves safe. For example, they talk about how to use the internet safely.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities well and interacts with children to help them extend their thinking and learning. For example, children eagerly explore a 'winter box'. They learn to use their senses as they smell the spices and feel the textures of the rice, pine cones and sparkling reindeer. They become engrossed as they work out how to thread strands of silver beads through funnels. Their creative skills are extended as they pretend that the cotton wool is snow and mould this into 'snowballs'. The childminder makes good use of spontaneous opportunities as a way of building on children's knowledge. For example, children count the number of segments as they peel their oranges and put these into a bowl. The childminder engages children in discussions about topics she knows they are interested in, helping to extend their language. For example, children talk excitedly about the decorations they are making at home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works with parents so that she understands children's needs and routines, and can help them settle. She acts as a good role model and children mirror her calm, gentle approach. They show care and affection for one another and learn to understand their feelings and manage their behaviour. The childminder offers children opportunities, such as learning to use scooters and large play equipment, which support their physical development. Children learn about safety. Young children competently explain the emergency evacuation procedures. Children enjoy talking about their activities and reviewing their assessment records. This builds their confidence and helps them to understand their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder supports all children so that they make good progress and develop essential skills that aid their learning and prepare them for the move on to school. Children enjoy learning to communicate, count and work together. For example, young children organise a game where they hide soft toys. They laugh and giggle as they count to ten and then run to find the toys, offering one another lots of praise and encouragement.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491113 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1024563 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 11

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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 Stotfold, Hertfordshire. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank 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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