Childminder EY493886

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 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 builds professional partnerships with parents. She explains her activity planning and informs them of the activities and resources that children have particularly enjoyed. This enables parents to talk with their children about what they have been doing and to build on this at home.  The childminder makes good use of her childcare qualification to inform her daily work. She carries out research and uses any new knowledge she gains to benefit children. She now offers them a wider variety of art and craft activities that support the development of their creative skills.  Children regularly use local facilities, such as specialist physical exercise sessions and walks. This helps them to understand how to participate in their community and to start to notice and appreciate differences.  Thorough monitoring of children's progress enables the childminder to quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning. She now offers children additional resources

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This provision is good

that support them in understanding other cultures and ways of life.  The childminder makes efficient use of her assessments of children to plan their next developmental steps. She ensures that activities are appealing and motivating. Children make good progress in their learning and are eager to play and participate.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently extend the opportunities to support children in fully developing their skills in expressing their ideas and solving problems.  The childminder does not offer children as many opportunities as possible that support them in understanding how a balanced diet and good daily hygiene practices affect their health.

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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

 enhance the opportunities for children to develop their skills in solving problems and in expressing their ideas  extend the support for children in understanding how a balanced diet and good daily hygiene practices 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 spoke 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 viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder reads relevant documents and maintains a good knowledge of this area. This aids her in understanding the possible negative influences on children's welfare. She fully understands how to report any concerns to the appropriate agency. The childminder conscientiously evaluates her work and makes relevant changes. For example, the reorganisation of the playroom means that younger children can now more easily access the toys and have space to explore these. The childminder works well with other childcare providers. The use of a communication book helps to ensure that children's care is consistent and aids the childminder in working with others to promote children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of children's interests as a way of building on their learning. For example, children's interest in dinosaurs is extended as they visit a nearby zoo to see their special dinosaur exhibit. They discuss the different types of dinosaurs and eagerly examine the model dinosaurs and eggs. Children participate in activities that help prepare them for nursery or school. For example, they enjoy singing songs that are regularly sung at these settings. The childminder supports children in developing their communication skills. She engages them in discussions about topics she knows they are interested in. Children enjoy activities that support the development of their early writing skills. For example, they use paintbrushes, sponges and printing blocks made from vegetables to make marks and patterns on paper.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder communicates well with parents and this supports her in understanding each child's needs, interests and routines. Children settle well and quickly build secure relationships with the childminder. They eagerly include her in their play and naturally turn to her for comfort and guidance. The childminder talks with children and supports them in understanding how their actions affect others. This aids children in learning to manage their behaviour. The childminder promotes children's physical development. For example, they develop coordination and control as they participate in parachute games in the garden. The childminder observes children and sensitively praises their efforts and achievements. This builds their confidence and aids the development of their positive attitudes to play and learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop the skills that support their learning and prepare them for the move on to school. They learn to work and play independently, and also work harmoniously together. Children enjoy many opportunities that support their mathematical skills. For example, when painting and completing puzzles they use mathematical and positional language as they describe different shapes and competently determine whether these are 'on top' or 'next to' one another.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493886 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1026633 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 4 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 Leighton Buzzard. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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