Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 Children's behaviour is exceptional and they show great kindness and respect towards one another. Interesting activities aid them in developing an excellent appreciation of diversity. For example, children read about festivals and create artwork and dances linked to these.  The childminder communicates well with parents and supports them in extending their children's learning at home. Parents report that they appreciate the wide variety of activities the childminder offers children and trust her implicitly to keep their children safe.  The childminder carefully monitors children's progress and acts quickly to address any weaker areas in their learning. For example, she now offers children additional activities, such as games and puzzles, which aid them in counting and in recognising shapes and numbers.  The childminder plans activities well and ensures that these are accurately informed by children's interests and developmental needs. Children enjoy their time with the

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This provision is good

childminder and make good progress in their learning.  The childminder makes good use of her childcare qualification to inform her work. She puts any new knowledge from training into practice. For example, her increased understanding of possible threats to children's welfare enables her to plan ahead and ensure she always does as much as she can to promote their safety and well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer as many outdoor learning opportunities to fully extend the development of children who prefer to learn in this environment.

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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 use of the outdoor area to offer children who prefer to learn outside further play and learning opportunities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked 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 took account of the views of parents, as given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder carries out research and completes training to maintain a comprehensive knowledge of this area. She demonstrates a very clear understanding of how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder continuously reviews her daily practice and makes improvements. She seeks feedback from children and parents and responds positively to this, for example, by introducing activities and resources that they request. The childminder works well in partnership with other childcare settings that children attend. For example, her good knowledge of the activity planning at the local pre-school enables her to offer children activities that build on what they have been learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children participate in activities that support them in learning to explore and experiment. For example, children learn about light and dark. They use torches and examine different objects that light up, talking about shade and shadows. The childminder then offers children further challenge as they help to make their own lightbox and use this to examine and describe a variety of shapes. Children enjoy opportunities to read different books and they learn how to use the library. Their enjoyment of reading is enhanced as the childminder makes good use of national initiatives as a way of extending this. For example, children eagerly remember the number of books they read as part of a reading challenge. The childminder supports children in extending their creativity. For example, they help to make play food and then use this in their imaginative play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder uses her excellent knowledge of safeguarding to inform her work. She supports children very well in understanding how to keep themselves safe. For example, children competently assess risks as they play and the childminder sensitively supports older children in understanding how to use the internet safely. The childminder gathers a wealth of information from parents and uses this to help children feel settled and secure. Children demonstrate a mature approach to managing their behaviour. For example, young children understand how to take turns, competently using timers to support this. Children gain an excellent understanding of the relevance of healthy practices. For example, they use a stethoscope to listen to their heart rates before and after exercise, helping them to appreciate how exercise affects their bodies. Children mirror the childminder's calm but highly positive attitude and are motivated and keen to learn.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop the skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children learn to communicate their thoughts, organise their play and work cooperatively. For example, they eagerly explore a box of resources. Children describe the different textures of objects and make up dances with ribbons. They then work together to determine which resources have lights that can be activated.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494919 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 1030263 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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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 Wootton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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