Bracey Deborah

Inspection date 29 October 2018 Previous inspection date 2 December 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 childminder provides a well-organised environment in a homely atmosphere that gives an immediate impression of fun and interest. Children show high levels of concentration as they play at their chosen activities. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills. She makes use of conversations in every activity. She varies questions to extend children's understanding and gives them time to work their ideas through before assisting. n Children of all ages are motivated to be independent and self-reliant. They experience a broad range of physical activities and develop muscle control. n The childminder very quickly develops trust and understanding with each child and children confidently ask her for help. Children respond very well to her, helping them to develop good relationships with one another. Behaviour is very good. n The childminder knows exactly what each child can do and what interests them. She

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The provision is good

observes each child's progress constantly and uses this to inform her planning. n From day one, parents contribute information to help ensure their children's needs are met. They say children and babies are well cared for and very happy to come to the childminder. Parents are very pleased with the progress their children make.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n There is scope to add more precision to the already successful assessment of children's learning by sharper evaluation of their progress during activities.

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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 assess consistently children's progress during activities and take opportunities as they arise to accelerate development.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and the impact her teaching has on children's development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children when appropriate. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments, policies and procedures. She looked at a range of other documentation. n The inspector spoke with parents and looked at written reviews. She took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities to meet all early years requirements. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has clear and comprehensive safety procedures that she follows closely to promote children's safety. She is alert to any signs that children may be at risk of harm and knows how to report concerns. The childminder constantly works to enhance her skills and raise outcomes for children. She networks with other childminders and works closely with other professionals. Recent training has led her to review her teaching methods to suit children's individual needs. She astutely evaluates her provision to make continuous improvements. For example, she is increasing the use of natural materials and has begun to replace plastic in the outside play area with naturally sourced materials.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides different practical and creative activities for children's all-round development. For example, children manipulate and explore materials first hand. They crunch fallen leaves on walks in the park and learn how leaves turn into soil. Children enjoy making patterns in paint as they create pictures of trees observed on their walk. They develop hand muscles, for example, by picking up different-sized conkers with a variety of tools and counting and ordering the conkers by size and weight. The childminder helps children to recognise numbers and to link mathematical ideas to objects. Teaching is strong. The childminder knows exactly when to repeat or extend what children say to further their language development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a welcoming and lively rapport with children. She engages with the children and gives them regular and meaningful praise. Children feel good about themselves and even the youngest children gain confidence very quickly. Children practise life skills. For example, they learn how to serve each other at a pretend tea party. They watch the childminder pour tea from different heights and positions. They copy extremely well. The childminder supports children to be aware of their own safety and they discuss the dangers of hot drinks. Children happily tidy up at the end of an activity. From a young age, they learn to look after themselves and the environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop positive attitudes towards learning and each other. For example, children enjoy sharing books. They listen attentively to the sounds that letters of the alphabet make. They learn to write their names. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY252480 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10069212 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 2 December 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Leighton Buzzard. She operates for most of the year from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year old children. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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