Childminder EY252736

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 May 2018 29 January 2018

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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

 Since her last inspection, the childminder has successfully addressed the breaches identified. She now ensures that children are always cared for by someone holding a current paediatric first-aid qualification. She safely stores information so that it is available for Ofsted to view.  The childminder makes children feel very welcome in her home. Children freely move around the ground floor, selecting toys and equipment that interest them. In addition, they bring toys from their own homes to play with and share with others.  The childminder and her assistants take advantage of a wide range of local attractions, such as the zoo and country parks. They take children on regular trips to help promote even deeper learning and understanding about the world around them.  The childminder and her assistants are positive role models for children. They gently remind children to share and to be kind to others. Consistent rules help children to

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This provision is good

behave well.  The childminder works closely with parents. She regularly updates them on the progress children make and gives ideas of activities they can try at home to help promote children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use opportunities to introduce mathematics into children's daily routines and activities.

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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

 make the most of opportunities to introduce mathematics into everyday routines and activities to help extend children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside and in the childminder's garden. She spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at suitable times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked the evidence of suitability for the childminder, her assistants and other household members. She reviewed evidence of first-aid qualifications and looked at other documents, including children's assessments.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and discussed the impact this has on children's learning with the childminder.  The inspector took into consideration the views of parents documented in letters and cards.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants follow established procedures. The childminder ensures she and her staff know how to report any concerns they may have concerning children's welfare. She ensures her assistants are suitable to work with children. The childminder reviews the quality of care and education provided. She values feedback from staff at other settings children attend, external professionals, parents and children. Periodically, the childminder sends questionnaires to parents targeting different aspects of her provision to help identify areas for improvement. The childminder provides her assistants with detailed staff handbooks, helping them understand their roles and responsibilities. She identifies opportunities for professional development that help to effectively support children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children very well. She confidently follows children's interests, adding challenges linked to their next steps in learning to both their self-chosen and adult- led activities. Children recall recent trips to the zoo while they create artwork based around animals. Younger children work out how to spread glue on their paper, helping to strengthen the muscles in their fingers and hands. The childminder shares information about children's progress with other settings that children attend. She finds out what children are learning about at nursery or pre-school and builds on what they already know through different activities. This helps children extend their knowledge and understanding.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn how and when to wash their hands. They explain why this is important, helping them develop good hygiene routines from an early age. When children prepare to move to other settings, the childminder ensures they have opportunities to visit and spend time there. She answers questions that children may have, contributing to a smooth transition. Children enjoy exercise and fresh air. Younger children walk to collect older ones from pre-school and school. They understand the need for rest and quickly settle in comfortable, quiet places to sleep. The childminder and her assistants teach children how to manage age-appropriate risks for themselves. Children learn to negotiate steps in the garden and in the house.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn. Their curiosity triggers questions and experiments helping them learn at their own pace. Children concentrate for sustained periods and help others to complete tasks, such as wooden puzzles. Children enjoy listening to stories and understand that text has a meaning. Children begin to recognise letters in their names and use pencils and scissors with confidence. They show independence, such as collecting and putting on aprons before lunchtime or messy activities. When the time comes, children are prepared for the next stage in learning at nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252736 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1124904 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 26

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 January 2018

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Slip End, near Luton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm on Monday to Thursday and from 7.30am until 4.30pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3 and employs one full-time assistant and a second assistant on a part-time basis. The childminder provides early education for funded 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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