Childminder EY471112

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 May 2018 13 December 2017

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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 has substantially improved her practice and has successfully addressed the actions from her last inspection. She now has practical procedures to ensure that first-aid qualifications are in place and correct ratios are maintained.  The childminder uses her thorough assessments to help her understand each child. She offers them interesting activities that support them in making good progress. Children participate enthusiastically and develop a positive approach to learning.  Careful monitoring of children's progress enables the childminder to take prompt action to address any weaker areas. She now offers children additional opportunities that support them in counting and recognising written numbers.  The childminder maintains very good relationships with parents. They report that they appreciate the wide range of play opportunities she offers their children and the support she provides in aiding parents to build on their children's learning.

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This provision is good

 Children develop a meaningful awareness of differences and diversity. For example, children discuss their preferences and strengths, going on to note that they are all unique and valued for themselves.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently offer children sufficient opportunities to develop their skills in making marks and develop their early writing even further.  On occasions, assistants do not extend children's learning as much as possible.

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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

 extend the opportunities that support children in making marks to promote their early writing skills further  continue to further develop the knowledge and skills of assistants to further improve the effectiveness of their role.

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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, the childminder and her assistant at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members and assistants. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation information and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector talked to a small number of parents and took account of their views. She also saw written feedback from parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder conscientiously reviews her work and continues to develop her practice. She completes further training and carries out her own research. She offers children further opportunities that support them in extending their creativity. The childminder supervises her assistants well and ensures that they remain suitable to work with children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains her knowledge of this area by completing training and reading relevant publications. She passes on pertinent information to her assistants and ensures that they understand how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has effective procedures to work with other childcare providers so that children's care is consistent and their development is promoted.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children participate in activities that support them in learning to solve problems. For example, children play outside in a 'builder's yard' role-play area and fill buckets with sand and pebbles. They experiment by attaching these to scales and work out which is the heaviest and how they can balance the scales. The childminder makes good use of spontaneous opportunities as a way of extending children's knowledge. For example, when children wonder whether a toy animal is a killer whale, the childminder helps them to look this up using the internet. They are intrigued as they talk about the size and weight of these creatures and later extend their skills as they learn to use the printer to print off pictures. Children competently set out resources and organise their play. For example, they put cricket stumps in the ground and are excited as they throw small hoops over these.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents and uses information from them to help children settle. Children quickly build secure bonds with the childminder and her assistants. The childminder talks sensitively with children about their behaviour. She helps them to understand feelings and to think about how their actions affect others. Children respond positively and are very caring towards one another. They readily share toys and offer each other spontaneous hugs. Children have many opportunities that support them in developing physical skills and learning about safety. For example, older children are good role models to the younger ones as they demonstrate how to use the slide safely. The childminder encourages children to share their work and achievements. This helps build their confidence, in readiness for starting school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop the essential skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children learn to work together and develop their communication skills. For example, children competently take turns as they play a small- group game where they take items from a bag and describe them. Other children listen carefully and guess what the items are.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471112 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1120097 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 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Upper Caldecote. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She employs three assistants and works with one at any one time. The childminder 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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