Childminder EY371810

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2018 9 July 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 has a welcoming manner and a lively rapport with the children. Children respond well to her and this helps them to develop good relationships with one another. Behaviour is very good. Children of all ages play and have fun together.  Children become engrossed in activities of their choice and learn independently through play. The childminder holds useful conversations with children and helps them to play more purposefully. Children are inquisitive and ask probing questions.  Children of all ages learn to be independent and self-reliant. They experience a broad range of physical activities that helps develop control of their large and small muscles.  The childminder knows exactly what each child can do and what interests them. She reviews and monitors their progress and uses the information she gathers to inform her planning. All children, including those who have special educational needs (SEN) and/or

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This provision is good

disabilities, make good progress.  The childminder seeks out new ideas and developments in childcare to improve outcomes for children. She researches and networks with other childminders.  The childminder speaks kindly and considerately to children at all times. She models good manners, for example, at lunchtime when they sit and eat together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not sharply focus her professional development and enhance the quality of teaching to the highest level, for example, in mathematics.

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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 programme of professional development to consistently raise knowledge and skills of teaching to the highest level, for example, in mathematics.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's setting and the impact her teaching has on children's development.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children when appropriate.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments, policies and procedures. She looked at a range of other relevant documentation.  The inspector looked at parents' written reviews. She took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Children respond readily to the welcoming, well-organised and stimulating environment. The childminder provides a range of practical and creative activities for children's all-round development. For example, children enjoy observing and discussing the behaviour and needs of the rabbit in its spacious cage and run. The childminder regularly evaluates the quality of her provision and seeks to make improvements. She has identified ways to enhance 'messy play' inside and outdoors. For example, children now test out ideas and theories about different consistencies of paint. Teaching is strong. The childminder has clear and relevant safety procedures, which she follows closely to promote children's safety. She is alert to any signs that children may be at risk of harm and knows how to report any concerns. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop good skills in manipulating and exploring objects and materials. For example, the childminder helps them to feel the textures in a book they share together. Young children learn about shape and space, for example, through exploring different sized containers. Children learn to operate dials, poppers and handles on toys, which helps to develop their hand muscles as they work towards holding a pencil. The childminder provides a variety of good-quality resources to help support children to make patterns and marks on paper. Children begin to identify letters in their names and to learn the sounds the letters represent. When the childminder asks questions, she gives children time to think things through before guiding or assisting them. She knows when to repeat, model or extend words and sentences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder discusses children's abilities and developmental needs with parents when children first join her setting. Parents praise the consistently high level of care and attention she gives their child. Regular and meaningful praise means children feel good about themselves and gain confidence. For example, the childminder gives very young children a method to manage climbing up and down steps safely, which they quickly understand and enjoy practising. Children learn to keep safe, for example, on journeys to and from school and on visits to parks. The childminder provides healthy snacks and discusses the benefits with children. She promotes healthy lifestyles, ensuring children get daily exercise and fresh air. Children know when they need to take rests.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have good attitudes towards learning. They become inquisitive and thoughtful as they play. Children gain early literacy and mathematical skills, such as counting and enjoying books. They are well prepared for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY371810 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1104768 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. The childminder works from 7.30am until 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, for most of the year. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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Telephone number

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