Childminder EY423883

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 July 2018 27 August 2015

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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 provides a warm and welcoming environment. Children form close relationships with her and show their affection for her, helping to support their emotional well-being.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder knows the children very well. She adapts activities and outings to reflect children's emerging interests and stage of development.  Children enjoy spending time outdoors. They walk to school and visit nearby places, such as the zoo, farm, local parks and shops. They also play in the childminder's large, well-equipped garden.  Children's social skills are promoted well. They are taken to playgroups and the library, where they learn to mix, share and to participate with others in group activities, such as 'rhyme time'.  Parents comment very positively on the childminder's care for their children and the interesting activities and outings arranged for them. They say she is flexible and reliable

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This provision is good

and feel very lucky to have her as their childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The systems for monitoring children's learning are not yet fully developed or precise enough to achieve the best possible outcomes for children.  The childminder does not use self-evaluation effectively enough to reflect on her provision. She does not routinely consider the views of parents and children.

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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

 develop the systems for monitoring children's learning to rapidly close any gaps and identify precisely where to target support, so that children make the best possible progress  use self-evaluation more effectively to help develop the good quality of the provision even further, and gather the views of parents and children in the evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed the areas used by the children.  The inspector observed the children interacting with the childminder.  The inspector discussed children's learning and development with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder can identify the possible indicators of abuse and knows the appropriate action to take if she has concerns about a child. She completes risk assessments in her home, outside and on outings. She has robust medication and accident procedures in place that help to promote children's safety and welfare. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they learn about road safety as they walk to school. The childminder shares information with parents and other settings children attend, including school. Parents are encouraged to discuss their children's development and extend their learning at home. The childminder regularly meets with local childminders to share ideas and good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children play happily, interacting confidently with the childminder. She provides good- quality learning experiences for them. Children develop a love of books. They enjoy interactive books where they can press buttons and lift flaps to make sounds or moving pictures. Younger children's early language skills are supported well. The childminder helps them to learn the correct pronunciation of words. She plays games with them to teach them about numbers. Children help to weigh the ingredients when they make cakes and biscuits. The childminder completes a detailed progress check for children aged between two and three years and shares this information with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a relaxed and homely environment where children develop a positive sense of belonging. Children are encouraged to be independent from an early age. They behave very well as the childminder keeps consistent boundaries. She actively encourages children to use good manners and share toys with each other. They have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air. They visit local parks and soft-play areas where they can climb, slide, crawl. This helps to promote their good health and supports their physical well-being. Children have access to drinks throughout the day and enjoy healthy and nutritious snacks. The childminder supports children well for their move on to school. They accompany the childminder on the school run and become familiar with the school environment and teachers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all aspects of their learning and development. They are becoming more confident and self-assured as they make their own choices during play. Children enjoy making marks with paint, chalks and pencils. They learn to be part of a group, understand rules and show respect for the feelings and choices of others. Older children enjoy playing with the younger children. They all enjoy their time with the childminder and are developing key skills ready for their future learning and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423883 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1131206 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 27 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Shillington. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder also offers overnight care. She is registered to provide funded early education places 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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