Childminder EY535598

Inspection date 30 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder carefully assesses areas of potential risk to children in her home and garden. She makes effective changes to help children to be independent, such as providing a slope in her garden as an alternative to steps. This allows children to have easier and safer access to the outdoor equipment. n The childminder works in the community with voluntary groups to provide support to families. She runs a toddler group and uses her experience to give advice to parents. Opportunities at this group also enable the children she cares for to socialise with other children and this helps to support their social development. n Children are making good progress. They choose resources independently and become absorbed in play and adult-planned activities. Children are developing into confident speakers who readily engage in conversation with each other and with adults. n The childminder helps children to learn how to develop healthy lifestyles. For example,

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The provision is good

she talks to them about how fruit for snack is good for them and reminds children to have regular drinks, especially after active play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n At times, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to process verbal information and answer the questions she asks them. n The childminder does not gain the most relevant feedback on her practice from parents, in order to reflect more precisely on their views.

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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

n provide further opportunities to help children to process information and answer questions and so extend their deep-thinking skills n find more effective ways to gain the views of parents on the services offered to enhance the evaluation of practice further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder teaching the children during planned activities and free play and discussed the learning that was taking place with her. n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector looked at children's development and assessment records and sampled a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents and discussed the childminder's reflections on her practice with her.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to recognise signs that children may be at risk of harm and what action to take to help protect their safety or welfare. She regularly reflects on her practice and seeks ways to develop the service she offers and to how to continually promote the learning opportunities available to children. For example, the childminder ensures her resources and equipment continue to meet the needs and interests of children as they grow and develop. The childminder networks with other childminders and undertakes training. These activities provide her with opportunities to engage in professional discussions, share good practice and enhance her knowledge and teaching skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder spends time with parents as they register their children with her. This helps her to get to know children well and gain a good understanding of what they can already do. The childminder completes regular observations of children's learning and uses these to make accurate assessments of their development. She skilfully teaches children as they play. For example, as children stack blocks, she helps them to count and talks about 'short' and 'tall'. The childminder gives children time to repeat activities, such as to build up towers again after they have knocked them down. This helps to reinforce children's learning. The childminder promotes children's literacy development well. For example, as she shares stories with them, she helps them to understand how stories are structured and how to gain information from looking at the pictures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show their secure attachments to the childminder as they regularly seek her out for cuddles and reassurance. She ensures children's individual needs are met, such as quickly recognising when they are not feeling completely well and need to sleep. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to practice their physical skills. For example, they have space to climb and bounce on equipment in the garden. They engage in active play inside, such as in games where they have to 'stop' and 'go' when the childminder holds up red and green signs. She also uses these opportunities to reinforce children's understanding of how to cross roads safely. The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. They state their children settle well and quickly feel happy and secure in her care.

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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. The young children the childminder currently cares for are developing good mark-making skills. They hold crayons correctly and some children show remarkable skill and concentration as they complete their pictures. Outside, children make larger marks using giant chalks. Children develop good imaginative skills as they describe the models that they are making as dinosaurs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535598 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10067332 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Clifton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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