Childminder EY537264

Inspection date 18 October 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 Children demonstrate strong bonds with the childminder and her daughter. They welcome the childminder's sensitive interaction in their play and enjoy singing and dancing together. Children snuggle up to the childminder as they become tired. n The childminder plans a wide range of experiences consistently based on children's interests to help them to make good progress. She organises visits to a woodland to enable children to re-enact their favourite stories. Children gather long sticks to build a den. They also use their imagination to search for characters and develop good physical skills as they run freely and jump in muddy puddles. n The childminder forms secure partnerships with parents. She involves them in every aspect of their child's learning and care. Parents are very pleased with the service that the childminder provides. They say that their children and themselves 'feel like an extension of the childminder's family'.

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The provision is good

n The well-qualified childminder continuously evaluates her practice, identifying and addressing areas for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, the childminder does not consistently enhance their understanding of mathematical language. n The childminder is not always alert to opportunities to reinforce children's growing awareness of good hygiene practices.

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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 provide more opportunities for children to gain a deeper understanding of mathematical language n strengthen children's understanding of good health and hygiene.

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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 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 and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on the service she provides.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of possible signs that indicate that children may be at risk of harm. She knows how to take swift action to protect children's welfare in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder follows strict procedures to help to ensure that children remain safe in her care. She is dedicated to her role and is keen to continue to build on her knowledge. The childminder liaises closely with a network of other childminders to share good practice. This has recently enhanced her understanding of providing children with an even wider range of experiences outdoors to strengthen their early writing skills. The childminder carefully reviews children's progress to swiftly address any possible gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's genuine praise motivates children to persevere at challenging tasks. Children work out, through trial and error how to connect the ends of two toy magnetic fishing rods together. The childminder places a strong emphasis on supporting children's communication and language. She sensitively helps them to correctly pronounce the words they attempt to say. The childminder also introduces children to new descriptive words, such as 'slippery' and 'wet', as they immerse themselves exploring the sensation of cooked spaghetti in their hands. The childminder's effective use of questioning supports children's thinking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a positive role model. She consistently encourages children to use good manners. Children confidently carry out age-appropriate tasks. For example, they help the childminder to tidy away the activities they have finished playing with and prepare the table for lunch. The childminder supports children to develop friendly relationships with larger groups of children. For instance, she arranges to meet up with other childminders and takes children to a varied range of organised groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are independent. They select their own toys and activities and make good attempts to pull up their own clothing after having their nappy changed. Children express a keen interest in books. They show good concentration and listening skills and join in with repeated refrains as the childminder reads them familiar stories. Children understand the concept of time as they recall experiences with their family. They persevere to complete complex puzzles. Children gain the skills needed to help prepare them for their future learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537264 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10077253 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 - 2 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 Biggleswade. She operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 4.

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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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