Childminder 219725

Inspection date 27 November 2018 Previous inspection date 18 June 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 Children settle well and have formed strong relationships with the childminder. They are confident in her home environment and receive lots of praise and encouragement. This helps to support their emotional well-being. n The quality of teaching is good. The childminder demonstrates a sound knowledge of children's abilities. She accurately assesses their stage of development and plans activities that challenge children's learning. This helps them make good progress from their individual starting points. n Partnerships with parents are strong overall. The childminder keeps them well informed about children's development as well as the activities they experience each day. Parents provide positive feedback about the care she provides to their children. n The childminder is a good role model. She effectively supports young children to understand how to share resources, take turns and play with their peers. Children are

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This provision is good

very well behaved. n The childminder provides many different outdoor experiences for children. They have daily opportunities to develop their physical skills and enjoy fresh air. They regularly visit local places, such as parks and children's farms.

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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 strengthen the use of the self-evaluation and monitoring processes to include the views of parents.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including relevant policies and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at evidence of her qualifications and recent training. n The inspector observed children as they played. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly completes safeguarding training to keep updated with current legislation. She knows whom to contact if she is concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. She provides a safe environment and considers any potential risks to children while they are in her home and on any trips. The childminder has good links with other professionals. For example, she shares information with other settings or schools that the children also attend to help provide continuity of care. The childminder regularly attends local network groups to share ideas and good practice. This helps to build on the quality of her provision.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a range of resources and interesting activities. She happily joins the children in their play, effectively building on their existing levels of development. The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language development. She introduces new words alongside children's play and successfully adapts her use of language in response to the needs of each individual child. She uses resources and recall to promote discussion. Children learn early mathematical skills as they play. The childminder introduces mathematical language and models different concepts. For example, she uses positional language when completing floor puzzles and talks about how fast the train travels on the track. She provides opportunities for children to carry out activities that develop the small muscles in their fingers and hands, such as ink stampers, floor puzzles and building train tracks. These help to strengthen

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children's grip in readiness for writing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are relaxed at mealtimes. They sit together at the table happily chatting. Younger children are placed safely in their high chairs. The childminder encourages them to feed themselves to help develop their independence and self-help skills. However, she is at hand to offer support to those who need it. Children gain an excellent understanding of healthy practices. They routinely wash their hands before mealtimes and after carrying out messy play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They are motivated to learn and develop the skills needed in readiness for school. They are interested in sharing books with the childminder and use recall from their own experiences to link their ideas to the story. They are excited to join in with well-known songs and carry out the appropriate actions, demonstrating an early awareness of rhyme and rhythm.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 219725 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10060600 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 18 June 2015

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The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Sandy, Bedfordshire. The childminder operates Monday to Thursday from 7am until 6pm all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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