Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date 18 October 2018 Previous inspection date 16 October 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 undertakes training and enhances his knowledge and skills. He works successfully with the local authority and his co-childminder. This enables him to continually increase the good-quality provision for children. n In the garden, children observe the natural world. They collect chestnuts and leaves and bring them inside to make collages and this helps to promote their physical skills. n The childminder successfully builds on children's mathematical development. They count leaves and compare their shape and sizes as they show a developing awareness of shape, size and measurement. n Children's behaviour is excellent and they quickly become part of the group and play together well. n Children make good progress from their initial starting points, particularly in their personal, social and emotional skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not encourage children to expand on their ideas and thinking skills. n The childminder does not encourage children consistently to develop their early writing skills.

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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 enhance teaching and questioning for children so that they have the highest levels of challenge throughout their play n expand on older children's developing literacy skills and encourage them to practise their writing skills.

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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 co- childminder. 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder demonstrates a strong awareness of child protection issues. He can identify signs and symptoms that children may be at risk of harm. The childminder understands about the work of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder supervises children well as they play. Along with his co-childminder, the childminder evaluates his work and makes improvements. Since the last inspection the childminder has enhanced the main play room which has helped to ensure good outcomes for children. The childminder works collaboratively with parents to provide children with consistency in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows what children's interests are. He plans activities that feed into these and this helps children to sustain their attention as they learn. The childminder encourages children to mix paint in see-through bags to create a stained glass window effect with stencils. They talk about the changing colours, comparing the paint to flames. This helps to provoke discussion and children proudly show their finished artwork. The childminder makes accurate observations of children's development. He knows how to help them to make good progress as he identifies what their next steps in learning are effectively.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are secure, settled and display high levels of self-esteem. They have good attachments to the childminder and his co-childminder as they play. Children learn about good hygiene and understand ways that they can look after their own well-being. They dress themselves in readiness for playing outdoors and are independent in getting their waterproof clothing on. Children play cooperatively together, share and take turns. They talk about their ideas and show a caring attitude towards the dolls that they look after. Children enjoy this imaginative play and it promotes discussion between them.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children have a wide vocabulary and talk about their ideas as they play. They show an awareness of good health practices and know why they need to wash their hands. They help to prepare their snack showing increasing control when using tools, such as knives. Children are confident and have high self-esteem. They make good progress in their learning and are eager to join in with activities. Children are developing the skills they need in readiness for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439717 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10081189 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 3 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 16 October 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. He works with his wife who is his co-childminder. The childminder operates Monday to Friday between 7am and 7pm, all year round 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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