Childminder EY331011

Inspection date 3 September 2018 Previous inspection date 9 March 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 has highly effective systems to monitor children's attendance. She is acutely aware of each child's attendance pattern and keeps accurate records of when children are in her home. This helps to promote children's safety and welfare. n Children are very keen to investigate different materials, such as water, sand and rice. They are very content in their play and exploration, and the childminder is skilful at knowing the best times to interact with children to extend their learning. n Children are making good progress. They are learning how to use speech and gestures, such as pointing, to communicate their needs to the childminder. Children copy the childminder's good use of manners as they use 'please' and 'thank you' appropriately. n The childminder prepares children well for starting nursery. She talks to them in a positive manner about routines and activities. The childminder shares children's

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The provision is good

development information with their new key person. This helps to promote continuity in children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not provide children with consistent opportunities to develop their skills in using technology. n The childminder does not consistently provide opportunities for children to learn about and celebrate the diversity of their backgrounds, or to help them to develop the best understanding of people in the wider world.

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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 enhance children's opportunities to learn about technology and develop an understanding of how to operate a wider range of equipment n provide more opportunities for children to learn about and celebrate the differences in each other and develop an understanding of people in the wider world.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding. n The inspector observed the childminder's and children's interactions through play and routine activities. n The inspector observed the childminder teaching the children through a planned activity and discussed the learning that was taking place with her. n The inspector looked at children's development and assessment records and 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 swiftly meet children's needs in the event of a child protection concern. She continually assesses risks in her home and on outings and takes appropriate action to help her to keep children safe. The childminder reflects on her practice and on children's needs and looks for ways to make effective improvements. She regularly seeks the views of parents and children and incorporates their ideas into her practice. For example, she has increased the way she shares children's development information with parents, following their request. The childminder regularly tracks children's progress and identifies any emerging gaps in their development. She shares this information with parents and this helps to promote continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is aware of how and where children prefer to learn. For example, when children prefer to be outdoors she provides a wealth of activities in her garden. The childminder skilfully teaches children mathematics as they play. For example, she helps them to learn how to count and categorise items, such as leaves and stones. Inside, children learn about space and shape as they complete shape puzzles. The childminder gives them opportunities to succeed independently and offers children verbal prompts when they need them. The childminder observes children's development as they play and this helps her to identify their next steps in learning. She uses this knowledge to plan further activities that build on children's skills and to support their overall good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to become independent and motivated individuals. She encourages them to make choices about what to do and respects their request to finish activities, such as before getting ready for meals. The childminder effectively supports children's good health, such as providing nutritious meals and snacks. Children benefit from prolonged periods spent outdoors. They enjoy active play in the garden and visits to the park. Children are becoming aware of what they can do and when they still need help. For example, they try to solve their own problems when making models from dough. If they cannot succeed they know to ask the childminder for help. The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. They state that their children settle well, are happy and thrive under her care.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show a keen interest in books and enjoy pretending to read stories. They show a good understanding of how to gain information from pictures as they handle books correctly. Children demonstrate a strong sense of self-confidence. They encourage others to join in activities, such as blowing bubbles. They explain in detail how to make bubbles, using words and actions. Children are making good progress and are developing effective skills that they need to aid their future learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY331011 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10059877 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 9 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Luton. The childminder operates from 7.30am until 6.30pm from Monday to Thursday, and from 7.30am until 8.40am and 3.15pm to 6.30pm on Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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