Childminder EY538376

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 June 2018 20 November 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 the last inspection, the childminder has made considerable improvement. She has robust risk assessments in place and is vigilant in supervising children as they play and ensuring their safety.  Children enjoy playing with dough and using tools. They develop the small muscles in their hands as they squeeze, pull and poke the dough. The childminder enhances the experience for children by making scented dough. This stimulates children's interest and promotes their language as they describe what they can smell.  The childminder provides a good balance in her teaching. She knows when to support children closely and when to stand back and allow them to explore and develop their own ideas. Children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's progress. She knows them well and plans activities that she knows will interest and excite them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide an abundance of ways for children to learn about people and communities beyond their immediate experience as they play.  The childminder is still exploring further ways to support babies more successfully to feel confident in becoming independent and separating from her when they are new to the setting.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to learn about people, families and communities beyond their own experience  continue to find ways to increase young babies' sense of security and independence to explore the world around them.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke to the childminder and children throughout the inspection. She read through written feedback left by parents and took account of their views.  The inspector observed children's activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on their learning.  The inspector observed and discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at required documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good understanding about safeguarding and child protection issues. She is alert to the signs and symptoms that might alert her to children being at risk of harm. She knows how to report any such concerns to the Local Safeguarding Children Board. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has plans for her professional development. She undertakes training and draws on her experience as a school governor to help her to update and enhance her knowledge and skills. The childminder works effectively with parents who praise the care that their children receive. The regular information the childminder exchanges with parents helps to boost children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy active, energetic play in the garden. They bounce on the sunken trampoline, jumping hard to make small coloured balls fly into the air. They try to bounce higher to make the balls bounce higher, understanding how their actions have an effect. The childminder finds engaging ways to help promote children's understanding of mathematics. They throw bean bags on to coloured number squares and try to name the number. The childminder counts the bean bags and children copy as they develop an awareness that numbers can be placed in order. The childminder has a good understanding about how to support children. She readily identifies areas where children need extra help, such as with their coordination and balance. Exciting activities, such as obstacle courses, help children to increase confidence in moving in different ways.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides an exciting outdoor area where children can develop their physical skills well. She ensures that children understand about how their bodies respond in hot weather. This helps children to take action, such as having a drink or putting on their hat to help protect themselves from the sun. The childminder reminds children about keeping safe, such as sitting down at the table when eating. She is responsive and considerate towards children's needs and feelings. The childminder prepares children well for moving on from her care and works effectively with parents to support children during this time. Children show close attachments to the childminder.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development from their individual starting points. They behave well and are cooperative and kind towards each other. Older children talk with confidence and authority. Babies babble as they explore toys. Older children know what they are good at, such as naming dinosaurs and recognising shapes. When playing with toy animals, children are able to sort the animals and correctly match them to the right habitation. They are adept problem solvers who approach new activities with enthusiasm. Children are developing the skills that they will need in readiness for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538376 Local authority Bedford Borough Inspection number 1120289 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 November 2017

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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