Childminder EY501020

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 takes appropriates measures to keep children safe in her home and on outings. She is especially vigilant around mealtimes and clearly explains to children why they should not share food as some food can make others ill. n The childminder helps children to learn about each other's families and cultures. One way she does this is by inviting parents into her setting to share activities relating to particular celebration days. n The childminder helps children to make good progress in their learning. She is highly aware of children's interests and where they like to learn. For example, she has many of their favourite toys available for them to choose. Children who prefer to learn outdoors have ample time for outside activities. n Children enjoy exploring natural materials outdoors, such as sand and water. They watch with interest what happens when they add chalk to a bowl of water. At other

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The provision is good

times, they explore how quickly wind and sun dry up water marks they make on the patio.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder is not consistently successful in encouraging all parents to be involved in their children's learning, to inform her assessments and help children make more rapid progress.

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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 strengthen the arrangements for sharing a two-way flow of information with parents to help them to be more involved in their children's learning.

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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 interactions between the childminder and children during play and routine activities. n The inspector observed the childminder teaching the children during 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 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 has a good understanding of how to recognise signs that children may be at risk of harm. She has comprehensive information and contact numbers readily available to her should she need to take further advice. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and looks for ways to make effective improvements. For example, she is looking at more elaborate ways in which she can use her garden to enhance children's learning experiences. Alongside this, she is seeking training to develop her teaching skills, to support outdoor learning. The childminder tracks children's progress and identifies any emerging gaps in their development. She shares information on children's daily activities with parents and is exploring ways to share information with key staff at other settings children attend. This helps to promote some continuity in children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder skilfully teaches children through play and planned activities. For example, she uses children's interest in cars to help them to develop an understanding of speed and distance. The childminder's effective questioning of children helps them to develop their thinking skills. For example, she asks them to estimate how far a car might travel across the room. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop early writing skills. For instance, she provides large chalks outside so that children can use their whole arm to make big marks on the floor. The childminder carefully observes children as they play and this helps her to identify what they need to learn next.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's good health. She ensures that parents provide healthy meals and encourages children to have regular drinks of water. She provides children with regular opportunities for outdoor play. They practise their physical skills as they play in the garden and enjoy walks in the surrounding countryside. The childminder is aware of when children are ready to develop wider social skills. She takes them to toddler groups and meets with other childminders, so they can play with more children. The childminder builds mainly good partnerships with parents. They state that their children are happy and that the childminder helps them with their transition back to work as they have peace of mind that their children are cared for well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children show a keen interest in books and enjoy listening to stories. They show a good understanding of how to gain information. They look at pictures and ask questions. Children are inquisitive and enjoy exploring how things work. For example, they spend time working out how the wheels move on friction cars. Children are making good progress in their learning 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 EY501020 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10067375 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 2 - 6 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 Kempston. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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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