Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date 22 January 2019 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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This provision is good

n The childminder aspires to provide the best quality care for children. For example, she has recently reviewed the way she records children's learning to reduce the paperwork she completes and spends more time interacting with children. n Children's communication and language development is supported well. For example, the childminder introduces children to new words, such as 'koala' and 'joey' as they talk about animals and their young. She listens carefully to what children have to say and engages them in conversations that interest them. n Children develop affectionate relationships with the childminder and other children. They embrace the childminder's ideas into their play and know they can ask her for help as they need. Children begin to explore humour. They recognise how to entertain others and become animated, laughing alongside friends during their chosen games. n The childminder knows the children well and draws on this knowledge to ensure they

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This provision is good

feel safe and secure in her care. For example, she recognises that younger children returning from a holiday may need extra reassurance and cuddles to settle back into the daily routine. n Partnerships with parents are well established. One of the ways the childminder achieves this is to set aside time each day to share information with parents about children's experiences. This helps to promote consistency in children's learning and development. n Although the childminder has sourced further training opportunities, she has not made the most of these to help raise her quality of teaching to the highest level. n At times, the childminder does not build on children's good understanding of the expectations of behaviour.

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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 extend the use of further training opportunities to help raise the quality of teaching to a higher level n strengthen children's already good understanding of how to manage their own behaviour, in particular ways to identify and respond to basic everyday risks.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living or working in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder uses a range of ways to reflect on her practice and support continuous improvement. For example, she shares information and ideas with other childminders that she meets with on a regular basis. In addition, she uses online resources to research areas of interest and gather ideas to enhance the activities that she provides. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The premises remain secure and all adults who live or work in the home complete robust checks to ensure they are suitable. The childminder makes sure her assistant is aware of their roles and responsibilities. She makes arrangements for them both to regularly refresh and update their knowledge of child protection issues. The childminder has initiated relationships with the other settings that children attend.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses effective methods of observation and assessment. She provides children with a range of interesting and challenging activities. This helps them to develop new skills. For example, children begin to explore cause and effect as they carefully place cars on small, curved ramps and aim for them to fall into a container positioned nearby. The childminder manages the different ages of children well. She adapts her practice to build on their individual learning styles and interests. For instance, during a planned activity, older children choose to play with the small-world firefighter figures. This leads the childminder to talk about people who help us and source pretend emergency-service vehicles for them to play with. The childminder provides children with explanations to improve their learning. Children listen intently as she explains what a fire extinguisher is used for, helping to build on their understanding of the world.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from the stimulating and well-organised environment. They make choices about where they wish to play and enjoy praise for their achievements. Children have plentiful opportunities to take part in physical exercise. For instance, the childminder encourages children to walk small distances from a young age and regularly stops at the local park on the way home from school. The childminder strictly adheres to children's dietary requirements. She works closely with parents to monitor the food children can eat and ensure that they try new tastes to promote a balanced and nutritious diet. These activities help to support children's good health.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and gain some of the essential skills they require for future learning. Children listen to and follow instruction well. Older children use manners unprompted and learn to be patient as they wait their turn. They are keen to help dress themselves and use the toilet independently. Children show an early interest in mathematics. They use numbers in the correct sequence to count groups of objects and know that the quantity changes when an item is taken away.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542190 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10089748 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 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Caddington, near Luton in Bedfordshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 3.15pm on Monday and from 7.30am to 6pm on Tuesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She is registered to work with an assistant and provides funded early education for 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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