Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 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 uses her assessments of children well to plan their next steps in learning. She offers them appealing activities that motivate and challenge them. Children enjoy participating and make good progress.  The childminder supports parents in extending their children's learning. For example, children enjoy choosing books to take home and read with their parents.  The childminder makes good use of her childcare qualification and of new knowledge she gains from completing training. She now has a greater understanding of children's developmental needs and this enables her to plan activities more effectively.  Children gain a practical knowledge of their community and this helps them to recognise differences and sparks their interest in the wider world. For example, they visit a nearby farm and enjoy local bus and train rides.  The childminder monitors children's progress and quickly addresses any potential gaps

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This provision is good

in their learning. She now offers younger children further opportunities that support them in communicating and in interacting with their peers.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use the opportunities that support children in fully developing their skills in solving problems as they encounter them.  The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities that help them to develop their skills in making marks and writing.

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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 for children to develop their skills in thinking creatively and solving the problems they encounter during their play and discussions  build on the opportunities that support children in making marks and writing.

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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 viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder refreshes her training in order to maintain a good knowledge of this area. She demonstrates a clear awareness of potentially negative influences on children's welfare and knows how to report any concerns. The childminder implements appropriate first-aid procedures and reviews any incidents, further promoting children's health and safety. She continuously evaluates her work and makes improvements. For example, improved procedures for sharing her assessments of children support the childminder in working closely with parents to promote children's development. The childminder has effective procedures to work in partnership with other childcare providers to ensure that children's care is consistent.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy activities that aid them in using their mathematical skills. For example, they play with a toy tool set and use tape measures to measure items around the room. Children develop an enjoyment of books and reading, and the childminder uses a variety of methods to help maintain their interest. For example, children listen to a favourite story and hold up pictures and puppets at appropriate points. The childminder uses her good teaching skills to adapt activities so that children of all ages can participate. When playing with wooden blocks, older children count the blocks as they build, and younger children explore the texture of the blocks and giggle as the childminder builds towers for them to knock down. The childminder gently reinforces children's learning and offers them opportunities that support them in building on their interests. Following a trip to a nearby natural history museum, children develop their knowledge of the natural world as they

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

play with toy animals, identify bugs in the garden and make their own bug hotels.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and build secure bonds with the childminder, naturally including her in their play and going to her for comfort and support. The childminder works well with parents and builds a thorough understanding of each child's needs and routines. Children respond to the childminder's calm, nurturing approach and show great care and concern for one another. Older children often pause in their play to sit and talk gently with the younger ones. The childminder promotes children's physical development. For example, children enjoy helping to organise their own sports day, where they run, negotiate spaces and balance. Children grow in confidence and develop positive attitudes to their learning. The childminder praises their efforts and achievements and helps them celebrate these.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop the skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. They learn to select resources, using these independently and readily sharing them with others. For example, older children choose interactive toys and explore the functions of these. They then show younger children how to activate the sounds and identify the different alphabetical illustrations on the toys.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY500573 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1053044 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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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 Dunstable. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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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