Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2018 27 February 2014

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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 effectively exchanges information with parents. They discuss children's activities at home and what they are learning with the childminder. This helps the childminder to get to know children and their families well.  The childminder creates activities that stimulate and excite children. Children post small pom-poms through a hole in the top of a coffee jar. This supports their development of their small-muscle skills, in readiness for using tools and writing in the future.  Children make good progress in their learning. They concentrate at activities for long periods given their young age.  Children hear familiar music and show their enjoyment as they smile broadly and move their whole bodies in time to the rhythm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Activities for children to develop learning in expressive art and design are not so readily available when children play in the home.  The childminder does not make the most of spontaneous opportunities for older children to extend on their mathematical knowledge.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to develop their learning in expressive art and design when they play within the home  further enhance older children's mathematical knowledge and skills further during spontaneous play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children's learning activities and assessed the impact that this has on children's development.  The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and plans for ongoing improvements.  The inspector looked at required information, such as evidence of suitability of the childminder and her husband who is also her assistant.  The inspector read through questionnaires completed by parents.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder displays an excellent knowledge of how to safeguard children. She is aware of the work of the Local Safeguarding Children Board and local child protection issues. On occasion, the childminder works with an assistant. She ensures that her assistant has the knowledge and skills he needs to fulfil his role. The childminder undertakes suitable training to enhance her own knowledge. The childminder is reflective and knows her strengths and the areas that she would like to improve. She is able to continually build on her good- quality provision and successfully address the recommendations raised at the previous inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder teaches children effectively. Children sort pom-poms into colours and the childminder counts along as the children push the pom-poms inside the jar. Children are starting to use language in their play. They recognise that they can use language to communicate with others, such as saying 'bye-bye' and calling people by their name. The childminder observes children's progress and accurately assesses their development. She knows the children well and what their interests are. The activities that she plans excite children and support them in moving forward in their learning. Children enjoy activities outside of the home, such as visits to the local zoo. At toddler groups, children meet with others and learn about being sociable.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy fresh, healthy home cooked meals. Older children contribute towards the weekly menu and express their likes and dislikes as they are involved in choosing what to eat. The childminder is warm and affectionate with children. Her calm manner helps to reassure children and make them feel confident. They develop close relationships with her. The childminder quickly meets young children's personal needs to help them to feel comfortable. Children are physically active and walk to the local school to collect older children. They show their fondness for older children as they race to get ready to collect them from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. Young children are independent and want to help others. They run to find their shoes and try to put them on by themselves. Children spend considerable time concentrating and persevering at activities. They develop skills they need in readiness for moving on in their learning. Older children are particularly well-prepared for their eventual move on to starting school. Children behave well and demonstrate high levels of self-esteem.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438975 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1102375 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 14

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 February 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Slip End, Luton. She sometimes works with an assistant. She operates all year round from 7.30am 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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