Childminder EY541753

Inspection date 4 February 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 offers parents information about the activities and resources that children enjoy while with her. This enables parents to talk with their children about what they have been doing and aids them in extending their knowledge. n The childminder observes children well and builds a good understanding of how they like to play. She ensures that activities interest and motivate them. Children make good progress. They are enthusiastic about their play and readily share their ideas. n The childminder makes good use of any new knowledge from training. Her increased understanding of the different ways in which children play and learn supports her in enabling children to determine their own play. She intervenes effectively to support and extend this. n Children learn to manage their behaviour. They recognise different feelings and understand how their actions affect others. Children are polite, kind and caring towards

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This provision is good

one another. n The childminder closely monitors children's progress and quickly addresses any weaker areas or gaps in their learning. She now offers children additional activities that support them in counting and identifying numbers. For example, children looked at written numbers and counted the corresponding number of objects. n The childminder does not obtain as many updates as possible from parents about their children's development and activities at home, in order to enrich her activity planning. n Occasionally, the childminder does not support children's understanding as much as possible about how effective hygiene practices and a good diet help to keep their bodies healthy.

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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 enhance the opportunities for parents to provide updates about their child's learning and development at home, and make further use of this information to enrich the planning n build on the opportunities that support children in understanding how a balanced diet and good hygiene practices affect their health.

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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 and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains a good knowledge of this area and understands how to report any concerns about children's welfare. She completes specific training so that she is aware of the risks posed to children by extreme views and practices. The childminder continuously reviews her work and makes improvements, taking into account the views of parents and children. The childminder works well with other childcare settings that children attend. For example, she exchanges regular assessment information with them so that children's needs and progress are understood and their next developmental steps are promoted.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of children's interests as one of the ways in which she builds on their learning. Children who are interested in animals, eagerly explore toy veterinary instruments and 'treat' the toy animals. The childminder develops their interest in the medical instruments and extends children's vocabulary and knowledge as they talk about 'stethoscopes' and 'blood pressure'. The childminder uses her knowledge of the children and her skills to engage their interest. For example, when reading a story, the childminder posed questions that encouraged children to solve problems and predict outcomes. Children enjoy many opportunities that support them in learning to explore and experiment. For instance, they made 'dinosaur eggs' by freezing model dinosaurs in ice. They worked out how they could use different tools to 'excavate' the ice and release the dinosaurs. Children participate in creative activities that support the development of

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

their early writing skills. They drew their own designs on masks and carefully used stencils to draw shapes, confidently moving on to drawing these unaided.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents and builds a good understanding of children's initial needs and routines. She shows them that she is genuinely interested in them and helps them to feel settled and comfortable. The childminder promotes children's physical development and their understanding of safety. For example, children use a soft-play centre where they learn to climb, balance, jump and slide. They understand that they need to be aware of others and use the equipment safely. Children enjoy talking with the childminder about their activities. These discussions help them to understand their learning and build their confidence in preparation for starting school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop the skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children confidently organise their play. For example, children who were playing with a toy cash register decided to set up a shop. They fetched toy food and shopping baskets and pretended to enter amounts into the cash register before putting the food into their baskets. Opportunities such as these support children's independent learning and the development of their mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541753 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10089597 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Leighton Buzzard. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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Registers

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