Childminder in Bedford

Childminder report 38 Flint Way, Bedford, Bedfordshire MK41 8JL

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Inspection date 4 October 2018 Previous inspection date 23 September 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The experienced childminder shares a good range of documentation with parents which underpins her practice and helps promote children's good health, safety and welfare. n The childminder knows the children well and regularly assesses their progress in learning. She plans activities well to reflect their emerging interests. Children make good progress in their learning and development. n The childminder listens to children as they play and adapts practice to extend their learning well. Children learn about fractions as they cut fruit and understand how many halves make a whole. n Children establish strong bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. They seek her out for cuddles should they need reassurance. n The childminder teaches children about the benefits of healthy lifestyles well. Children choose healthy foods and understand why they are good for their growing bodies. They

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The provision is good

have good opportunities for more-energetic activities inside and outdoors. n The childminder provides a homely, welcoming and well-resourced learning environment. Children are curious and active explorers. They make independent choices in play and show good levels of confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder works well in partnership with parents, she does not gather enough information from them about what children already know and can do when they first start.

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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 obtain more detailed information from parents when children first start to help plan for their learning more promptly and precisely.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder confidently fulfils her responsibility to protect children from harm. She regularly attends training and conducts online research to keep up to date with wider safeguarding issues. The childminder knows what to do should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is reflective about her practice and seeks the views of parents to help her to identify her strengths and areas to improve. She undertakes research and training to help build her good skills and knowledge to support children's individual needs. For instance, the childminder successfully introduces ideas in practice which she has gained from recent research to help children who speak English as an additional language.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have lots of fun with the childminder. She provides a good range of stimulating activities which inspires and engages them well. The childminder engages children in meaningful conversation as they play. She introduces new words to help them understand and build their growing vocabularies. The childminder promotes literacy well. Children choose books which the childminder reads with good expression. The childminder makes good links in children's play with their prior learning. For instance, when children chop fruit and vegetables, the childminder asks questions which help children make connections with stories they have enjoyed and fruit they have picked to eat. Parents are positive about the childminder. They typically comment about the good progress their children make, particularly in their self-confidence.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children thoroughly enjoy their time with the childminder. They enjoy regular outings with her into their local community. Children show respect for each other's differences and learn about other cultures and faiths with the childminder. Equality is well promoted throughout the childminder's practice. The childminder is a good role model for children and truly values each child. She provides children with clear guidelines about behaviour. Children behave well and show respect for the childminder, their friends and the environment. The childminder helps children to be independent. They pour their own drinks and help to squeeze paint into trays. This also helps children develop good muscle control to support their early writing skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress, given their starting points and capabilities. Children learn to take turns and respect each other's rights to play. They build firm friendships and enjoy sharing experiences with each other. Children are confident to explore and eager to join in with activities. They are active learners who enthusiastically try new things. Children enjoy making marks with a range of media and notice patterns in paint they make with cut vegetables. They gain key skills to support the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 219601 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10069077 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 23 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1988. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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