Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Childminder report 25 Harlington Road, Sundon, LUTON LU3 3PE

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Inspection date 17 October 2018 Previous inspection date 18 August 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 introduced a new way of communicating with parents. This has helped her to successfully address the weakness identified at the last inspection. It enables her to more readily include parents in children's learning. n The childminder accurately identifies children's starting points and monitors their good progress over time. This helps her to plan supportive activities that promote their next steps in learning. n The childminder is flexible and accommodating to the needs of young babies. She follows their own routine for sleeping and eating so that they feel comfortable and settled. n Young babies enjoy stretching to reach for toys that respond to touch by making sounds. They begin to understand about cause and effect as they repeatedly press the buttons and hear the sounds.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder undertakes required training but has no current targeted plans to extend her good quality teaching through professional development. n Currently, young babies who enjoy being outdoors do not have the same highly stimulating opportunities for learning as older, school-aged children.

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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 introduce a more targeted plan for professional development to build on the good quality of teaching n increase opportunities for young babies who enjoy the experience of playing and learning in the outdoors.

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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. 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 conducts assessments of her home to identify and reduce any risks to children. The areas within the home where children play are safe. The childminder knows about the work of her Local Safeguarding Children Board and how to raise any concerns about children's welfare. She can identify the signs and symptoms that children might at risk of harm. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder works cooperatively with her local authority. She has regular audits that help her to evaluate her practice and make any necessary improvements to sustain the good quality of provision for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities for older children to go on trips and outings outside of the home. Good quality teaching supports babies' communication and language skills well. The childminder provides a running commentary of what is happening, so young babies hear language and begin to understand. The childminder understands about ways to promote babies' physical skills and strength. She ensures that young babies have plenty of opportunities to play on the floor, where they can kick their legs and move their large muscles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

At mealtimes, babies sit in low-level chairs and hold spoons. They attempt to feed themselves, showing a good level of physical control and dexterity. The childminder ensures that all meals children eat are healthy and well balanced. She understands about helping children to learn about the diverse world that they live in, relevant to their ages. Older children start with an interest in a film and the childminder successfully expands on this. She helps children to learn about the differences and similarities between themselves and others. There are positive, diverse images within the environment. Babies are confident and settled in the childminder's care. They arrive and separate from parents with confidence and show a developing attachment to the childminder. The childminder follows good hygiene routines to promote young babies' good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Babies are making good progress in their development and are alert and interested in the environment. They show an interest in the childminder, taking off her spectacles and looking into her eyes as they start to make connections and begin early attempts at communication. Babies are gaining in control of their muscles. They bear their weight on their legs when the childminder holds them in an upright position. They bend their knees and smile and laugh. Babies are starting to show positive attitudes, this prepares them well for their future learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425715 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10081211

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register

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Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 18 August 2015

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The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Sundon. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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