Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date 27 November 2018 Previous inspection date 16 November 2015

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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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This provision is good

n The childminder establishes close, professional working relationships with parents. Together, they exchange regular information about children's learning to support their good progress. n The childminder carries out detailed self-evaluation using feedback from parents and her local authority development worker. She identifies areas for improvement and has successfully addressed weaknesses raised at the previous inspection. n Children become skilful problem solvers. When playing with glass pebbles, larger pebbles get stuck in the neck of the bottle. Children quickly work out how to shake and move the bottle to dislodge them. n The childminder and children play board games together where children learn about rules and taking turns. This helps them to understand about playing cooperatively with others. n Children make good progress in their learning and development and are enthusiastic about activities.

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This provision is good

n When children play with resources, such as balance scales, the childminder does not consistently promote their learning to the maximum by explaining more about weight and capacity. n The childminder does not always expand on opportunities for all children to explore 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 expand on children's mathematical development even further, building on their understanding about weight and capacity n explore ways for all children to celebrate their uniqueness and talk about the similarities and differences 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 discussed a planned activity with the childminder. 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 has a good awareness of local and national safeguarding issues. She undertakes relevant training to ensure that she is up to date with any changes that might affect her work with children. She is knowledgeable about the work of the Local Safeguarding Children Board. Arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder, on occasion, works with an assistant and is aware of how to support the assistant to develop professionally. The childminder works well with other settings that children attend. She complements children's learning successfully as she finds out about themes and topics they are learning about.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder accurately assesses children's development. She uses information about their learning from parents and other settings they attend to form a highly accurate picture of children's abilities. This enables her to identify precise next steps in their learning. The childminder joins in with children's play and they talk about their activities. She uses effective questioning to prompt discussion. Children use their imagination, for example, as they make castles for princesses and talk about what the figures will do inside the castle. Children are starting to learn about counting, shape and size. When playing board games, they spin an arrow that lands on a number and they compare this to their card. They count the spots on the card to confirm they have identified the number correctly. This supports them in recognising numbers and starting to count.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder finds ways to help boost children's self-esteem and confidence. She gives them opportunities to make choices, so they can express their needs and feelings. The childminder is kind and caring and gives children the chance to explore the environment at their own pace. Her unhurried and sensitive interactions encourage children to feel confident within the setting. The childminder ensures that children's care needs are met well. She allows children to decide when they want to eat, drink and rest and, as a result, children feel comfortable and are ready for learning. Children show responsibility and help the childminder to look after the toys and equipment. When they finish playing, they tidy up without encouragement. Children sit together and enjoy relaxed conversation as they eat their meals. The childminder ensures children learn about being active and healthy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident talkers who use language to talk about things that interest them and their home lives. They talk with animation about their pets and characters from their favourite film. Children are highly imaginative and use role play to help them to make sense of the world that they live in. They use their imagination to prepare for going on holidays to places they have enjoyed visiting with their parents. This shows their ability to recall past events and discuss things they enjoy. Children are developing good physical skills. They draw faces and say these are the childminder and her family, as they give meaning to the marks that they make. Children are developing the good skills they need to be ready for moving on to school in the future.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY218901 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10071562 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 3 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Dunstable. On occasion, she works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from 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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