Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date 12 November 2018 Previous inspection date 28 November 2017

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 updated her knowledge and reviewed all areas of her work to support her in implementing sustainable improvements. This has played a key part in significantly developing her practice since her last inspection. n The childminder supports parents in extending their children's learning. For example, she makes resources relating to children's specific needs and lends these to parents. n Improved assessment and planning procedures support the childminder in offering children exciting activities that interest and engage them. Children make good progress and learn new skills as they play and interact. n The childminder carefully checks children's progress and addresses any weaker areas. She now offers children more opportunities to use their mathematical knowledge. For example, they look at the snack menu and choose three items. n Children gain a good awareness of customs and culture. For example, they look in

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The provision is good

detail at Remembrance Day and discuss events and people that have influenced their community and the wider world.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently offer as many outdoor learning opportunities to fully extend the development of children who prefer to play and learn outside. n The childminder does not always offer children ongoing opportunities and resources that aid them in developing their skills in making marks and writing.

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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 the use of outdoor areas to offer children who prefer to learn outside further play and learning opportunities n build on the opportunities that support children in making marks and writing.

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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 inside and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self- evaluation and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents as given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder completes training to update her understanding in this area. She has successfully addressed the actions from her last inspection and now has a good knowledge of potential threats to children's welfare, such as those posed by extreme views and practices. The childminder conscientiously reviews her work and continues to develop her practice. She completes further training and uses her new knowledge well. Her increased understanding of the different ways in which children prefer to play and learn enables her to tailor activities to suit their needs. The childminder works well with other childcare settings that children attend. She exchanges assessment information with them, helping to ensure that children's needs are understood and their care is consistent.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of opportunities that aid children in building their skills in solving problems. For example, when children play a simple board game, the childminder encourages them to count the number of cards they have. She challenges them further when she wonders how many more they need to complete the set and they eagerly work this out. The childminder uses children's interests as a way to build on their learning. Children interested in the doll's house extend their play when the childminder offers them small toys relating to space. They eagerly incorporate these into their play and go on to talk about planets, rockets and space travel. Children develop their skills in exploring and experimenting. For example, they learn that magnets in toy trains either attract or repel and they need to turn them around in order to join them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder maintains professional relationships with parents. She communicates well with them so she fully understands each child's needs, interests and routines. She uses her good knowledge of each child to help them settle and feel comfortable. The childminder offers children praise and encouragement and shows them she is genuinely interested in their play and discussions. Children enjoy talking about their activities and recognising their achievements. This helps build their confidence and their positive emotional attitudes. Children participate in many activities that aid their physical development and help them understand the relevance of healthy lifestyle choices. For example, they help to plan the weekly menus, discussing the different foods that make up a balanced diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop the essential skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children learn to interact with their peers and with adults and confidently share their thoughts and ideas. For example, children playing with a doll's house eagerly involve the childminder in their play. They explain the story they have made up and readily share the resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362223 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10079550 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 28 November 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Dunstable. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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Registers

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