Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 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 provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children develop secure attachments with her that help to promote their emotional well-being. They are happy and confident in the childminder's care.  Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She regularly praises children for their attempts and achievements.  The childminder evaluates her practice and considers the views of parents. She identifies areas of her provision to develop and seeks to improve the experiences for children.  Children's mathematical development is promoted well. The childminder encourages children to count objects and uses mathematical language effectively alongside their play.  The childminder knows the children well. She uses their interests to plan play opportunities to promote the next step in their learning. Parents are happy that their children are making good progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think about and respond to her questions.  The childminder has not fully established links with all other settings that children attend to help support a more consistent approach to meeting their needs.

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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

 give children more time to think, respond to questions and repeat words, in order to further extend their thinking skills and growing vocabulary  extend information sharing with other settings and schools that children attend to promote consistency in their learning and development.

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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 and took part in the activities.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at evidence of her training.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder provides a safe environment. She completes regular training to ensure that she is confident in her safeguarding knowledge to support children's welfare. She demonstrates a good understanding of the action to take if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is committed to continuing her professional development. She seeks out training opportunities to keep her knowledge and skills current. This helps to ensure that children benefit from rich learning opportunities. The childminder monitors and tracks children's progress well. This means that she is able to identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a variety of toys and equipment indoors and outdoors in her garden. She has a good understanding of how children learn and supports them confidently during their play. For example, she repeats and pronounces words clearly during activities to help them build on their language development. Children develop the small muscles in their hands in preparation for writing. For instance, they squeeze, squash and roll play dough into different shapes, and use large brushes in the garden to paint the walls and patio. The childminder supports children's early literacy skills. She regularly takes the children to visit the library. Children can access books independently during their play and enjoy sharing them with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder develops strong partnerships with parents. For example, she regularly shares information with them to support continuity in children's care, learning and development. Children have time outdoors each day. They play in the garden and visit local parks when collecting children from other settings. They have opportunities to socialise with other children on weekly visits to toddler groups in the local area. The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of the foods that support children's oral hygiene. She helps to support children's understanding of eating healthy foods, such as by providing nutritious snacks and drinks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated and eager to learn. They enjoy opportunities to explore toys and become confident learners. They make good progress in their development. Children develop independence and learn how to make choices. They gain the skills they need in readiness for the next stage of their learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495052 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 1031102 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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 Bromham, Bedfordshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, 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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