Childminder EY451532

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 February 2018 8 March 2013

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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 nurturing and caring home environment for children. They are happy and settle quickly into her care. Children form close bonds with the childminder and develop positive relationships.  The childminder continually builds on her professional development. This enables her to update her knowledge. She identifies relevant training opportunities to help support the needs of the children in her care.  Children quickly develop their independence skills. They help prepare their own snacks and set the table for lunch. Young children quickly learn how to put on their coats and shoes by themselves. Children learn the self-help skills they need in the future.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder knows the children well and their individual stage of learning. She uses their interests to plan activities that engage them in play and provide appropriate challenge.

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This provision is good

 The childminder communicates well with parents and regularly shares information about the children's learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 All opportunities to help children learn about other cultures, customs and understand about people in the wider world have not yet been fully explored.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to learn about cultures and customs that are different to their own.

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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 has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder teaches them to use the equipment correctly and talks about the rules of the setting. For example, children make their own signs to support their understanding of the fire evacuation procedure. The childminder checks the suitability of her assistant and makes sure they are clear about their role and responsibilities. She regularly evaluates her setting and gains the views of parents. The childminder attends local childcare networks to share ideas and constantly builds on the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Children are motivated and demonstrate a positive approach to learning. For example, to gain an understanding of number representation, older children enjoy the challenge of matching the number of dots on the dice to the written number. Younger children enthusiastically fill a metal container with large buttons, enthralled by the different sounds they make. The childminder supports children's language development effectively. She sounds out words clearly alongside children's play. This helps build on their growing vocabulary successfully. The childminder provides children with many opportunities to develop the small muscles in their hands in readiness for writing. For instance, they carefully thread pipe cleaners through the holes of a colander.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She supports children to gain confidence in their self-help skills and provides praise, and children gain a sense of achievement. This builds on their self-esteem. Children have good opportunities to develop their physical skills. The childminder plans daily activities where children have fresh air and exercise. On regular trips to the park, or in the childminder's own garden, children use large equipment, practising climbing, sliding and balancing. The childminder provides freshly prepared, homemade meals. She encourages children to eat a balanced diet. This helps them to make healthy choices in the future.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They enjoy opportunities to explore different toys and become confident learners. Children communicate well. They begin to make independent choices and enjoy talking about what they are doing, often expressing their own ideas. Children gain the skills needed to help prepare them for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY451532 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1066190 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Biggleswade, Bedfordshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She is able to provide overnight care. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and very occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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