Childminder EY536157

Inspection date 19 September 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 works successfully with parents. They exchange information each day during hand-over periods to support children's individual needs. n The childminder plans activities well. During cooking activities, she asks children careful questions that promote their thinking skills. They use tools, such as spoons and knives, increasing the strength and development of the small muscles in their hands. n Young children play together well. They share toys and understand about the need to wait for their turn. The childminder gently supports children to resolve minor disputes, helping to create a calm environment for learning. n Children are making good progress in their learning and show interest and motivation during activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not yet developed plans to share information with the other settings that children are newly attending. n On occasion, the childminder does not extend on children's developing interest in measurement.

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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 develop ways of readily sharing information with other settings that children attend to provide more continuity in their learning n extend and build on children's early interest in measuring.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She talked to the childminder and children at suitable times during the inspection. n The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is alert to signs and symptoms that children might be at risk of harm. She has a good understanding about how to report any concerns about children's well- being to the Local Safeguarding Children Board. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder ensures that she completes training to refresh her good knowledge and skills. She is well organised and reviews her work to ensure that she maintains good-quality care and education for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's communication and language development well. During activities, the childminder introduces children to new words and expands on their experiences. The childminder promotes sensory learning for children. They use touch, taste and smell to explore different ingredients as they bake biscuits. Children smell ginger and cinnamon and try to think of what it makes them feel like. They enjoy the sensation of flour on their hands and use their physical skills to mix the ingredients together. The childminder observes children and assesses their development accurately. This enables her to ensure that activities provide children with high levels of challenge.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about healthy eating and trying new foods as they harvest food from the childminder's allotment. The childminder involves them in the whole process of growing, making and baking to successfully extend their learning. The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment and children are well settled. They have strong attachments to the childminder and her family. The childminder balances opportunities for children to test out their skills and practise assessing risks within a safe environment. This enables children to learn about ways that they can keep themselves safe. The childminder is alert to children's changing needs. She picks up on signs that they are tired and adapts her activities and routines to best meet their needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children take responsibility and are able to make multiple choices as they play and learn. They help to tidy away toys and wait patiently during activities, showing their excellent personal, social and emotional development. Children are confident in talking about their needs and preferences. They copy the childminder's gentle words and repeat her phrases to reassure and comfort each other. Children enjoy playing together and are starting to make friendships. They are confident and gaining in independence. Children are developing good skills in readiness for eventually starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY536157 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10077105 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 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Leighton Buzzard. She operates all year round from 8.30am to 4.30pm, Wednesday and Thursday, 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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