Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 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 well-qualified and experienced childminder is passionate in her role to provide children with good-quality learning experiences. She is well organised and shares with parents a good range of documentation and policies, which underpin her practice and help to promote children's welfare.  The childminder observes children as they play. She plans varied activities to support children's individual interests and next steps in learning. Children make good progress.  The childminder works well with parents, promoting a shared approach to children's care and learning from the start. Parents state they feel their children are well cared for and that their needs are well met.  Children establish strong bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. For instance, children are confident to seek cuddles with the childminder when they feel tired.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is calm and consistent in her approach,

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This provision is good

and gives children lots of praise and encouragement. This helps children to develop confidence and build good levels of self-esteem.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always build on children's emerging interests in making marks.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to explore their interest in making marks for themselves.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder confidently fulfils her role to protect children from harm. She knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is reflective and gathers the views of parents to help her to evaluate her practice. She regularly attends training to develop her skills and knowledge. The childminder liaises with other childminders to discuss changes in childcare practice and share ideas. The childminder establishes effective partnerships with other settings that children attend. This helps to promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly assesses children's progress in their learning and development. This helps her to identify any gaps in their development and provide additional support if needed. The childminder shares information with parents about their child's progress, together with ideas about how they can support their child's ongoing learning at home. The childminder helps children gain good communication and language skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning. For example, she narrates their actions as they play and introduces new words to support their understanding and develop their vocabularies. Children are deeply engaged and concentrate well. The childminder asks questions about the different textures they explore. Children are learning to count and to recognise numbers in the environment. For example, they count their foam-covered fingers with the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a nurturing and homely environment where children are valued. She works closely with parents to adapt settling-in routines to meet children's individual needs. Children enjoy regular outings into the wider community with the childminder. They attend toddler groups and enjoy more-vigorous activities at local parks and woods. The childminder helps children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches them about road safety when they go on outings with her. Children learn about the natural world through hands-on experiences, such as growing vegetables with the childminder. They are beginning to learn to manage their personal hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating. The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to take responsibility for small tasks, such as tidying away toys when they have finished with them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their starting points and capabilities. They are gaining key skills and positive attitudes to support the next stage in their learning. Children are confident communicators who are learning to share and take turns as they play. They are self-assured as they make their own choices during play. Children are confident and eager to try new things.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499684 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1047799 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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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. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4. 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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