Childminder EY498596

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 March 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 continues to build on her practice and makes good use of any new knowledge from training. For example, she has improved her communication methods to further extend partnership working with children's fathers.  The childminder supports parents in extending their children's learning at home. Parents report that they appreciate the childminder's good communication and the wide variety of activities she offers children.  The childminder monitors children's progress and acts quickly to address any weaker areas. She now offers children additional resources, such as sensitively compiled photograph albums, which support them in noticing and appreciating differences.  The childminder assesses children well, using this information to offer children play opportunities that interest and enthuse them. Children eagerly participate in the activities and make good progress in their learning.  Children develop a practical understanding of how to keep themselves fit and healthy.

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This provision is good

For example, they understand why a balanced diet is important and know they need to drink plenty of water to keep their bodies hydrated.

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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 solving problems as they encounter them in their play.  The childminder does not consistently offer many outdoor learning opportunities to fully extend the development of children who prefer to play and learn outside.

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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 that support children in developing their skills in thinking and solving problems as they encounter them during their daily play and discussions  extend the use of outdoor areas 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 talked with one parent. She viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to the development of her practice. She continuously reviews this and makes pertinent improvements. The introduction of a herb garden offers children the opportunity to use their senses, such as smell and touch, as they explore and play. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes regular training to keep her knowledge of this area up to date. She demonstrates a good awareness of potential issues, such as risks associated with extreme ideas and practices, which could threaten children's welfare. The childminder works well with other childcare settings that children attend. For example, she exchanges detailed assessment information with the local pre-school, helping to ensure that children's needs are understood and consistently met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gently reinforces children's learning. For example, children read a book about a favourite character planting seeds. They then plant their own cress seeds and beans and talk about what these need in order to grow. The childminder confidently adapts activities so that children of different ages participate. When reading a book, younger children enjoy exploring the associated puppet characters and eagerly hold these up. Older children enjoy the challenge of counting the items illustrated in the book. The childminder uses children's interests as one of the ways in which she builds on their learning. Children interested in role play develop their creativity and mathematical skills as they explore the dressing-up clothes and set up a shop. Children enjoy opportunities that support them in developing early writing skills and learning how to make marks. For example, they dip flowers in paint and use these to make patterns on paper.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has good procedures to obtain information from parents about their children's needs and routines and uses this to help children settle. Children develop secure bonds with the childminder and naturally turn to her for guidance and reassurance. She talks with them about how their actions affect others and helps them learn to manage their behaviour. Children participate in activities that support their physical development. For example, they enjoy using a soft-play centre, where they balance, jump and climb. They gain a good understanding of safety, for example, through learning to use cutlery as they help to prepare snacks. Children are proud of their achievements and eagerly talk about their work. This helps build their confidence and their positive attitudes.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop essential skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children learn to work together and understand that everyone has different needs. For example, children happily share the role-play resources and older children understand that the younger ones need more support to do this and praise them for their efforts.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498596 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 1040716 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Wootton. She operates all year round from 6am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for 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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Telephone number

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