Childminder EY431928

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 May 2018 6 May 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 is highly aware of situations that may pose a risk to children's safety and implements effective strategies to reduce these. For example, she realises that equipment at local parks is no longer suitable for the children in her care. She therefore walks further so that children can still enjoy physical activity outdoors.  The childminder helps children to learn about cause and effect and she provides an electronic piano mat for them to explore. Children realise they can make it play music when they walk over it. They also know they can change the sounds by pressing buttons.  The childminder understands that children need to develop secure attachments. She talks about being aware that taking children to places such as toddler groups before they have a secure attachment to her can cause then undue distress. She therefore carefully considers when it is the right time to introduce children to larger groups.

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly tracks children's good progress. This helps her to recognise any emerging gaps in their development swiftly and to plan suitable learning opportunities to close these.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is not consistently successful in encouraging all parents to be involved in their children's learning, to inform her assessments and help children make rapid progress.

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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

 strengthen the arrangements for sharing a two-way flow of information with parents to help them to be more involved in their children's ongoing learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in play with children and observed an adult-planned activity and discussed the learning that was taking place with her.  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's development and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members, and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy.  The inspector took into account the written views of parents and the childminder's reflections of her practice.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows children well and feels confident that she would swiftly recognise concerns about children's safety or welfare. In addition, she knows the action to take should any allegations be made against herself or another household member. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and seeks the best ways to develop the service she offers. For example, she has researched ways to promote diversity in her setting, including extending the opportunities children have to learn about each other and to develop respect for other people and communities. The childminder seeks training opportunities to help her to extend her knowledge and skills. She has ensured her safeguarding knowledge is up to date and that her first-aid qualification is maintained.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they engage in activities and this helps her to identify their individual interests and what they need to learn next, overall. She uses this knowledge to provide further activities that support children's overall good progress. The childminder sensitively teaches children as they play. For example, she introduces mathematical language as toddlers play in sand. She talks about 'big' and 'small' spoons and how cups are 'full' and 'empty'. The childminder helps children to learn about the world, such as when they go on walks in the community. She constantly points out things of interest to them and encourages them to listen to different environmental sounds, such as birds, dogs and vehicles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder gains effective information from parents when children start to attend. This helps her to provide care that is tailored to their individual needs to support them as they settle in. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to practise their physical skills. For example, they regularly visit parks where children enjoy climbing and swinging, and the space to move around freely. The childminder encourages children to have regular drinks of water, especially when they are active outdoors. She is observant of young children's wishes. For example, when they climb back in the buggy, she realises they are ready to leave the park. Parents speak positively about the childminder. For example, they state that she provides a safe environment and she prioritises the needs of each child.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing effective skills they need to aid their future learning and the eventual move to school. They enjoy looking at books and listen intently as the childminder reads stories. Young children's communication skills are developing well. For example, they are beginning to copy words and greet people with a clear 'hello'. Children are inquisitive, such as working out how wheels and propellers spin round. They engage well in their exploration, finding out how to make things spin forwards and backwards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431928 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1102341 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 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Sandy, Bedfordshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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