Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Childminder report 8 Clarkes Way, Houghton Regis, Dunstable, Central Bedfordshire LU5 5EN

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Inspection date 24 September 2018 Previous inspection date 28 August 2014

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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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is highly qualified and continues an effective programme of professional development. She undertakes training to enhance her good knowledge and skills and is reflective in her practice. n The activities that the childminder provides have a seamless flow and the pace of teaching moves children forward in their learning, providing them with continual challenge. n The childminder has high expectations of what children can do. She provides tools to help children to develop their excellent physical skills. They use knives to cut fruit, showing an exceptional awareness of safety. The childminder encourages children to manage small risks, giving them clear direction and supervising them closely. n Children are highly sociable. The childminder helps children to name and understand their strong emotions. In turn, this helps children to manage their feelings and their behaviour is excellent. n Children are confident and enthusiastic about their learning. They show a good ability

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The provision is good

to concentrate at activities. n The childminder puts into practice a highly supportive programme to teach parents and children about healthy eating. Her knowledge of nutrition and highly successful strategies for engaging parents enrich families' lives.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not fully use information about children's starting points to make highly accurate assessments of their good progress over time. n The assessment information that is available for parents does not always reflect the good knowledge the childminder has about children's actual abilities and levels of working.

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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 increase the accuracy of assessments of children's development to more clearly show the good progress they make from their initial starting points n review the arrangements for assessing children's development to ensure that these give parents an accurate account of children's progress to date.

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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 outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. 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. n The inspector read and took account of the written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder shares a daily diary with parents to support children's care needs. She has a good understanding about how to safeguard children. She risk assesses all activities and takes measures to ensure that children are safe as they play and learn. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms that suggest a child might be at risk of harm. She knows how to report any such concerns to the Local Safeguarding Children Board. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has successfully addressed the weakness raised at her previous inspection and is motivated to continually improve her good-quality care and education for children. Although the childminder is not currently working with an assistant, she is clear about checking practice to ensure any assistant is clear about their role and responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children make connections in their learning. After singing songs about scarecrows they find a picture card that has the word 'scarecrow' written on it. They proudly show this to the childminder who praises them. The childminder uses different ways to promote children's learning about mathematics. Together, they count conkers, leaves and the spots on a ladybird. The childminder helps children to understand about quantities of more and less. She compares the content of children's bags after they have been on a walk to collect autumn items. Children have good opportunities to extend on their developing skills in literacy. They enjoy song and rhyme time where they enthusiastically follow the movements to the songs. Children use crayons and glue sticks as they enjoy craft activities that promote develop the development of the small muscles in their hands in readiness for writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children are highly motivated. They do not need encouragement to tidy up and spring to their feet to pack away activities before meal times. The childminder teaches children about the reasons for good hygiene routines. She explains to them why they need to wash their hands after stroking dogs and picking up sticks from the ground, which deepens their excellent awareness. Children go on fun daily walks, enjoying fresh air and exercise each day. The childminder ensures that children have continual opportunities to be highly active. She pays close attention to children's need for rest and sleep, following their home routines closely. The childminder puts into practice a highly supportive programme to teach parents and children about healthy eating. Her knowledge of nutrition and highly successful strategies for engaging parents enrich families' lives.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's high levels of confidence and ability to talk and express themselves helps them to play well together. They are confident to solve problems, such as what to do if their crayon will not work because there is glue on their paper. Children have strong attachments to the childminder and towards each other. During activities, children sit together, share and take their turn. Children show a keen interest in books and enjoy sharing stories with the childminder. They are developing the important skills that they need in readiness for eventually, starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY387273 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10069216 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 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 28 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Houghton Regis, she is registered to work with an assistant, but currently works alone. The childminder operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at foundation degree level. The childminder provides overnight care by arrangement.

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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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