Childminder EY441179

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 December 2017 10 September 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

 The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She continually assesses risks in her home and on outings, reflecting on the needs of each child.  Children develop secure attachments to the childminder. They regularly seek her out for cuddles and reassurance. She gives children time to watch other children play and sensitively encourages them to join in when they are ready.  The childminder provides many opportunities for children to listen to and experience different styles of music. For example, they listen to recorded children's songs, sing and make their own music with instruments. The childminder also takes them to local concerts to experience how live classical music sounds.  Through written documentation, parents speak highly of the childminder. They state their children are happy and well cared for and she supports children to be ready to learn at school. For example, she introduces children to letter sounds and mathematics.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide parents with regular, precise information of the progress their children are making to assist them to support children's learning at home.  At times, the older children dominate the childminder's attention. This results in some of the younger, quieter children not having the same opportunities to express their views and choices, such as when deciding which musical instrument to play.

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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

 strengthen the assessment of children's progress so that it gives parents a more precise picture of the achievements their child makes  support the younger children to gain confidence to express their views and provide them with more opportunities to make independent choices.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her.  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and discussed the childminder's reflections on her practice.  The inspector looked at children's development and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to swiftly meet children's needs in the event of a child protection concern. She has contact details for relevant safeguarding bodies easily accessible to her. The childminder reflects on her practice and makes effective changes, such as finding ways to provide children with more opportunities for physical play. For example, she regularly hires a small field where children can run, play games and explore freely. The childminder undertakes training to help her to develop her knowledge and skills to higher levels. She regularly meets with other childminders for peer support and to share ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gathers detailed information from parents when children begin to attend. This assists her to promptly assess children's initial levels of development and plan activities based on their learning needs and interests. Parents provide the childminder with information on what children are doing and places they are visiting when they are with them. This helps the childminder to teach children about different families and communities, such as how some families are celebrating Christmas in other countries. The childminder is skilled at planning activities to engage children of different ages. When using musical instruments, the younger children enjoy exploring sound as they shake and bang them. The childminder teaches older children about rhythm, beat and number. For example, she beats out a rhythm asking children to listen and copy her actions. Children quickly learn how to do this successfully.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with regular opportunities for outdoor play. They practise their physical skills, for instance, as they use equipment in her garden. Children enjoy riding bicycles and playing ball games. Regular visits to local toddler groups enable children to meet and play with larger numbers of children and this supports their social development. Children are developing effective friendships, they are kind to each other and behave well. The childminder helps children to understand how to be polite, such as reminding them to use good manners. Children remind each other of this, telling other children not to interrupt the childminder when she is talking to other people. The childminder supports children's good health effectively. She provides nutritious meals and gives children opportunities to rest when they need to.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress and are well prepared for their next stage of learning and eventual move on to school. They show their good understanding of how stories are structured. For example, they are able to retell familiar stories very well as they describe what happens in great detail. Children show their inquisitive natures as they investigate and explore. For example, they are keen to find out what happens when they press buttons on technological toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441179 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1105397 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7am until 5pm, 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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