Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 January 2018 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 continues to develop her practice, such as using new knowledge from training to inform her work. As a result, she has gained a greater understanding of the external support available to children and their families.  Children enjoy being with the childminder and engage in a wide variety of play opportunities. The childminder uses her teaching qualification to inform her understanding of how children learn, so that she offers them pertinent support and activities that challenge and interest them. All children make good progress.  The childminder communicates well with parents and supports them in extending their children's learning. Parents report that they appreciate the childminder's nurturing approach, and the good balance of opportunities for children to play in a home environment and to interact with others.  The childminder frequently checks children's progress and quickly addresses any

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This provision is good

weaker areas. She has developed her practice well to offer older children additional opportunities to use their mathematical skills in everyday activities.  Children enjoy activities that support their physical skills. For example, they develop good muscle control and balance as they ride scooters and use large play equipment.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Younger children cannot easily access the full range of toys and resources to extend their play.  The childminder does not consistently support children to understand how good hygiene practices and exercise help to keep them 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

 extend the range of toys and resources available to the youngest children, to further support their independent play and exploration  build on 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 during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked with children and the childminder 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 works very effectively with other childcare providers. For example, she regularly exchanges detailed assessment information with them, enabling them to work together to understand children's developmental needs and promote their next steps in learning. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder builds on her knowledge of local procedures and national initiatives by regularly completing training. She maintains a thorough understanding of the possible threats to children's safety, and knows how to report any concerns about their welfare to the relevant agency. The childminder conscientiously evaluates her work and makes improvements. For example, the improved use of observations of children's learning means that her activity planning is now more focused on individual children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder builds a sensitive understanding of each child and uses their interests as a way of extending their learning. Young children who enjoy putting items in and out of containers build their interaction skills and understanding of the permanence of objects, as they work together to hide and find items. The childminder interacts well with children and supports them in extending their vocabulary and knowledge. For example, children playing with a toy car delight in repeating the word 'push' and develop their understanding of the concepts of pushing and pulling. Children enjoy many opportunities that support them in making marks and exploring early writing. They develop control of the muscles that support this, such as stretching and using large arm movements to paint with water on the pavement. The childminder supports children to reinforce their learning. For example, after visiting the zoo, they act out their experience and make their own zoo tickets.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop their ability to think creatively and solve problems. The childminder asks them open questions as a way of encouraging this process.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder obtains thorough information from parents, enabling her to understand children's emotional, physical and developmental needs. Children settle well and build secure bonds with the childminder. They react to her calm, positive approach, and learn to respect one another and appreciate differences. The childminder's sensitive explanations and support aid children in learning to manage their behaviour. Her praise and encouragement support children in persevering and help them to feel confident to try new experiences. Ongoing explanations and discussions help children build their understanding of how to keep themselves and others safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder's thoughtful teaching techniques aid them in developing the skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children learn to work together and to explore and experiment. They determine how to make water travel faster down pipes by changing the gradient. Children work out how to use funnels to feed coloured water into tubes, noting how the colours mix to make new ones.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492893 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1025246 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 Leighton Buzzard. She operates during term time only from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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