Childminder EY494685

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 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

 Children are happy and settled in the welcoming environment. They develop strong bonds with the childminder and choose to involve her in their play. They are excited to spend time with the childminder. She talks to the children to find out what they enjoyed doing that day at school and anything that has given them cause for concern.  Children can access a variety of toys and games independently. They explore the environment with confidence. The childminder is a good role model. She talks to the children and encourages them to share resources, think and solve problems.  The childminder involves parents in the evaluation of her practice effectively. She identifies areas of her provision to develop and seeks to improve the experiences for children.  The childminder demonstrates a clear commitment to continuing her professional development. She updates training to keep her knowledge and skills current.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully established links with schools and other settings that the children attend to support consistency in their learning experiences.

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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 information sharing with other settings that children attend to fully support consistency in their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including relevant policies and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector observed children as they played.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at evidence of her training.  The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to keep children safe. She completes regular training to ensure she is confident in her safeguarding knowledge. She recognises the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk. She knows how to contact the relevant professionals if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder welcomes parents into her home to share daily information at the end of the day. For example, she provides details of what the children have done each day and anything relevant regarding their care routines. Parents provide positive feedback about the provision. They report that their children enjoy their time at the childminder's home and the many activities and games that they play.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. She talks to them during their play to help them build on their vocabulary. She asks questions to encourage thinking skills and models words that children find difficult to pronounce. For example, when talking about trips to the dentist, the childminder asks children how they look after their teeth to avoid 'cavities'. The childminder makes good use of the daily activities to encourage learning. For instance, while pouring juice into a transparent coloured cup, she supports children to understand how mixing two colours together creates another colour. The childminder knows how to extend children's learning. For example, she models how to use tools during their play. She gives children encouragement and praises their efforts. Children demonstrate a willingness to try new things.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is responsive to the individual needs of the children. She supports them to become familiar with the daily routines. For example, children are reminded to wash their hands before mealtimes. The childminder guides children effectively to help them learn to show consideration to others. Children are provided with healthy options at mealtimes. They can follow their preferences and make choices from a variety of foods each day. Children experience daily opportunities for fresh air. They regularly visit local parks on the way home from school or play in the childminder's garden. The childminder helps children to develop an awareness of how to keep themselves safe. For example, she reminds them not to run on the wooden floor and to sit properly on the seat.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494685 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1031556 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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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 Dunstable. She operates all year round from 6.45am to to 6.30pm, 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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