Childminder EY458461

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 February 2018 27 June 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 welcoming and caring home environment. Children settle quickly and feel happy and secure in her care.  The childminder knows the children well and completes accurate assessments for each child. She plans interesting activities that engage children and promote the next step in their learning.  The qualified and experienced childminder works well with her co-childminder to consider the views of parents and children in planning future improvements to the provision. Parents provide positive comments about the quality of care children receive from the childminder.  The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps them well informed about their children's achievements. Parents are happy to know that their children are making good progress.  The childminder supports children's transitions well. She works in partnership with parents to identify accurately children's level of development when they begin at the

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently introduce mathematical language during children's play and activities, to help them make higher rates of progress in this area of learning.

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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 opportunities for children to extend their mathematical vocabulary during play and activities.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed recent training updates and keeps up to date with changes to legislation. She has a secure understanding of the possible signs that could indicate children are at risk of harm. Robust policies and procedures ensure that children are cared for in a safe environment. The childminder continually builds on her skills and knowledge. For example, she undertakes training and regularly shares ideas and best practice with her co-childminder. This helps children to benefit from a rich learning environment.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn. For example, she supports young children's early language development by pronouncing words clearly during their play. She talks to older children about what they are doing, asks questions and encourages them to communicate their own ideas. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their small-muscle skills in readiness for writing. For example, older children push small tubes onto sticks, or fit small construction pieces together. The childminder supports children's literacy skills. She reads stories with the children and encourages them to discuss what they have seen and guess what will happen next. Younger children enjoy feeling the different textures on the books and pointing to the different animals on the page.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to share resources and teaches them good manners. The childminder supports children of different ages to get to know each other and play happily together. For example, older children prepare the resources for a planned activity before supporting younger children to get involved. They enjoy helping them to learn new skills. Children are provided with healthy foods. The childminder prepares home-cooked meals and snacks, and provides parents with information about the meals that are given to children. Children learn to take care of their own personal hygiene. The childminder successfully encourages children's independence in their care routines. Children have daily outdoor experiences. Their physical development is encouraged with planned and spontaneous opportunities for fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They make the typical progress expected for their ages. Children are motivated and eager to join in with all activities and learning experiences. They are confident to communicate their needs and to make choices from the very good range of resources accessible in the childminder's home. Children gain the skills they need and are well prepared for the next stages in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY458461 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1066642 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in Harlington, near Luton. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant childcare 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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