Childminder, Out-of school day care in Bedford

Inspection date 14 November 2018 Previous inspection date 24 March 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 Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n The childminder is well organised. He ensures that required records are up to date and accurate. He records children's hours of attendance and ensures that the areas where they play are set up and ready for when they arrive. n The childminder completes training that helps him to successfully meet the needs of the children that he cares for. Parents share their feedback with the childminder, he uses this to enable him to review his provision. n Children play with activities that interest them and talk about things they would like to do at the childminder's house. n The childminder manages children's behaviour well. He talks to children about the way they are feeling and uses different ways to help them to think about their feelings and strong emotions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always readily encourage a broad range of activities to help promote children's turn taking and sharing. n The childminder does not always use spontaneous opportunities during children's play to increase their awareness of their identities and the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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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 broaden the range of activities available for children to encourage them to play together more cooperatively n use spontaneous teaching opportunities to encourage children's awareness of their own identities, including the differences and similarities between themselves and others.

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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 held discussions with the childminder at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. 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

The childminder works well with parents. He keeps them informed about children's activities and shares information with them. The childminder is alert to children's welfare and well-being. He is aware of the harmful effects of bullying and works with schools to ensure that children feel safe. The childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms of abuse. He finds out about changes that might affect his work with children. He has contact details at hand for his Local Safeguarding Children Board. The childminder knows how to report any concerns about children's welfare. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of how using technology can pose a risk to children and is vigilant in supervising them when they use computers.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder works with the schools that children attend effectively. He finds out about ways he can support them in increasing their reading skills, such as having the book scheme they use at school available in his provision. Children talk about the things that they like and dislike. They talk to each other as they play and the childminder reminds them of previous activities and things they have done at school and at home. This helps to embed their learning experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children know the familiar routine when they arrive at the childminder's house. They quickly start playing and are settled and content. Children talk about their learning at school and the things that they are good at, such as playing football and basketball. The childminder helps children to learn about growth and change. They are excited to see photographs of the childminder when he was the same age as them and they talk about their own families. The childminder recognises that when children have an early start to the day, they need extra nourishment. He makes sure that children have a snack and drink before they start school, so they do not become hungry before lunch time. The childminder takes children on trips, so they have fresh air and exercise. Children go to the local park after school where they can test out their physical skills and abilities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY333998 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10060607 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 4 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 24 March 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Bedford. He operates all year round, providing care before and after school and in school holidays. The childminder operates from 5.30am to 9am and 3pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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