Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date 19 October 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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The provision is outstanding

n The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She is highly professional throughout all aspects of her practice. n The childminder works extremely well in partnership with parents. She routinely shares detailed information about children's progress and what they need to do next in learning. She welcomes the regular information she receives about children's experiences and progress at home. Parents are extremely positive about the childminder and her assistant. n The childminder knows the children in her care exceptionally well. She effortlessly extends high-quality learning experiences, tailored to children's individual stage of development, that ignite children's interest and engagement. Children make exceptional rates of progress. n Children establish exceptionally strong bonds with the childminder and her assistant. Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure in their care. They are confident to

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The provision is outstanding

express their needs to explore the environment and they are eager to try new things. n The childminder and her assistant are excellent role models for children. They provide an extremely positive atmosphere of mutual trust and respect where each child is truly valued. Children display high levels of self-control and their behaviour is exemplary. n The childminder is deeply committed to raising the quality of her service for the benefit of children and their families. She consistently reflects with her assistant on the effectiveness of her provision. They both regularly conduct online research and training to strive to improve outcomes for 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 continue to make the most of professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge and skills that help to sustain the excellent progress children make, particularly for those who prefer to learn outside.

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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 and working 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 outstanding

The childminder and her assistant work seamlessly together. They are extremely dedicated to providing children with rich, challenging learning activities in a homely, safe environment. The childminder reviews children's excellent progress very closely to promptly identify any gaps and plan engaging learning experiences that help children to flourish. She also monitors her assistant's practice to ensure they are clear about their role and responsibilities. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant confidently fulfil their role to protect children from harm. They demonstrate an expert knowledge of wider safeguarding issues and the procedures to follow should they have any concerns about a child's welfare.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The quality of teaching is inspirational. The childminder makes detailed and precise observations and assessments of children's development. She is highly skilled at making the most of every opportunity to captivate children and extend their learning to consistently high levels. For instance, children build on prior learning about shapes as they identify circles in the environment, such as plates, the moon and openings in watering cans. They display awe and wonder when they find spider webs made visible by the morning dew. The childminder intuitively builds on children's strong engagement and interest in water play to provide opportunities to draw and make marks. Children 'paint' circles on the shed. They begin to recognise letters in their names. The childminder helps children to develop control of small-muscle skills. For example, children use chopsticks and tweezers to pick up noodles, and thread cotton reels and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive in the childminder's care. They enjoy a highly stimulating indoor and outdoor environment. The childminder intends to develop her knowledge and skills even further to enhance the outdoor learning opportunities to support children who prefer to learn outdoors. Children have fantastic opportunities to learn about their community and other cultures. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe as they visit the church and library where children choose books to share with their friends. Children receive lots of praise for their efforts and achievements. This motivates them to keep trying new things and helps them to develop high levels of self-esteem. The childminder and her assistant engage children in meaningful conversations. This helps children to form relationships and understand and express their emotions.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make rapid progress given their starting points and capabilities. Children gain superb skills and extremely positive attitudes to support the next stage in their learning and the eventual move to school. Children are confident, active learners who are highly curious in the world around them. They develop strong problem-solving skills and resilience to 'have a go' and try out their own ideas. Children quickly become independent in their personal care and play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538833 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10080078 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 - 5 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Biggleswade. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at 3. She works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early 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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