Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2017 15 May 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 respond readily to a welcoming, well-organised and stimulating environment. They enjoy learning through play and become engrossed in their chosen activities.  The childminder uses her good knowledge of child development to meet babies' and children's learning and care needs effectively. Children make good progress.  The childminder regularly reviews her practice to make improvements. She seeks out new developments in childcare working with professionals and childminder networks. She researches on the internet to improve her strong teaching skills.  Children and babies experience good physical activities to develop their muscle control.  The childminder helps develop children's speaking and listening skills. She models clear speaking and careful listening. She holds useful conversations with them to help their play become more purposeful.  Relationships are strong. The childminder has cultivated great trust and understanding

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This provision is good

with each child, including babies, and all are very confident to seek help from her.  The childminder has high expectations, a nurturing manner and well-established routines. Children's behaviour is very good.  The childminder works closely with parents to address the children's care needs.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently challenge and extend children's learning to help them make really rapid progress.

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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

 offer further challenge and extend children's learning to help raise their achievements to outstanding levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's setting and the impact her teaching has on children's development.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children when appropriate.  The inspector carried out an observation with the childminder during the inspection.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments, policies and procedures. She looked at a range of other relevant documentation.  The inspector took account of parents' views by speaking with them and in reviews made available during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding of all areas of early learning. She observes children closely as they play and uses assessment well to identify where children need to catch up. The childminder adjusts teaching to meet children's individual needs and shares this information with parents. Parents are very happy with her practice. The childminder regularly monitors and reviews her practice. Recently she worked with professionals to revise and improve her assessment methods. This is has helped her to plan more effectively for children's individual needs. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has clear safety procedures in place and follows these closely to promote children's safety. She is alert to any signs that children may be at risk of harm and knows how to report any concerns she may have about a child.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a variety of practical and creative activities that stimulates children's curiosity. For example, children are fascinated by the movements of different materials in bottles as they shake and rattle them. They notice different patterns in the materials and compare the sounds. They line the bottles up and count them. Children handle objects and compare different sizes, shapes and textures. The childminder develops children's literacy skills and nurtures children's enjoyment of books, for example, by reading stories aloud with them and looking at pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder speaks kindly and with consideration. She has very positive attitudes to help children feel emotionally secure. She knows when to assist children and when to let them try things for themselves, for example, when they are learning to stand up or to solve a problem. From a young age, children learn to choose and explore their choices. The childminder listens to their views. Children feel valued as individuals and in turn, they manage their feelings and decisions with growing independence. The childminder provides healthy meals. Children are encouraged to feed themselves and use cutlery. Children play and complete tasks with sustained concentration. They all help willingly with tidying up. They take rests when necessary. The childminder provides clean bedding and deals with all individual care needs to a high standard.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children cooperate and respect each other. They have good attitudes to learning. They listen attentively to each other and all adults. They are confident speakers asking questions as they learn. They acquire necessary skills for the next stage in their education. For example, even very young children use writing tools competently, which supports their early writing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471634 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1102896 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She is located in Flitwick, Bedfordshire. The childminder works from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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