Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date 21 November 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 The childminder uses well-planned cooking activities to stimulate children's interest and curiosity. She uses cookery to help teach children effectively about mathematics. They explore fractions and compare the size, shape and weight of ingredients. Younger children count in ones while older children count in twos and greater multiples. n The childminder develops children's communication and language skills. She varies questions to help extend children's understanding and gives them time to work their ideas through before she gives assistance. n The childminder uses the strong relationships she has formed with parents and other settings where children attend to prepare them well for changes, such as starting school. She promptly uses ideas and feedback from parents and settings to boost children's learning. n The childminder very quickly develops trust and understanding with each child. Children confidently ask her for help. They respond very well to the childminder and

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The provision is good

this helps them to develop good relationships with one another. Children's behaviour is very good.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not sharply focused her own professional development to enhance the quality of teaching to help children achieve to the highest level. n There is scope to add more precision to the already successful assessment of children's learning.

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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 focus professional development more sharply on raising practice to maximise children's learning that helps them continuously develop to the highest level n add precision to the assessments of children's learning and consistently track their development against those expected for their age.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's setting 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 took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder regularly evaluates her provision. After recently qualifying, the childminder is researching currently available courses to sharpen her skills further. The childminder networks with other childminders and works productively with other professionals. This has led her to astutely review her environment and now young children have easy access to resources available to them. The childminder has clear safety procedures which 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 any concerns. Safeguarding is effective.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of all areas of learning and how young children learn. She observes children at play and uses her findings to plan further activities to extend their development or to adjust activities to help fill gaps in their learning. She shares children's next steps in learning through regular discussions with parents. Games on offer help promote all-round development. For example, older children help younger children join in a card game. They discuss what makes a card game work, explain the rules of the game and follow them. They name the different suits of cards, count the suits and match numbers to a number chart. Children respond readily to a stimulating and well-organised environment. They jump with joy when they arrive at the childminder's house. The childminder provides a range of practical and creative activities that sparks children's attention. For example, children work with

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

precision and immense concentration at building a yacht using a construction kit. Older children ably assist younger children to achieve and sustain interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a lively rapport with the children. She plays with them and gives them meaningful praise. Children feel good about themselves and even the youngest gain confidence quickly. Children practise life skills. Under supervision, even young children prepare a healthy fruit salad safely. Children learn to handle and control eating utensils. Children happily tidy up at the end of an activity. Parents appreciate that all their children's care needs are met effectively. They say children settle in quickly, enjoy coming and that the childminder is like, 'One of the family'.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They are attentive listeners and enjoy sharing books. Older children practise the sounds that letters of the alphabet make with younger children. Young children begin to learn how to write their names. All children develop positive attitudes towards learning and each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538358 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10079199 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Elstow. She operates for most of the year from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds a relevant early years 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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