Childminder EY540739

Inspection date 31 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 completes training regularly. She is keen to gain further information to benefit the children in her care. n Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are well prepared for their next stages of learning. n The childminder promotes mathematical learning effectively. She uses words, such as full and empty when children are filling and emptying pots. She also encourages children to match items and count them. n The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents. Detailed information is exchanged daily through text messages, verbally and through an electronic learning portal. Parents engage in supporting children's daily needs and learning. This means children receive consistent care and learning. n At times, the childminder gives children the answer to a problem rather than giving them the opportunity to identify solutions for themselves during play. n While the childminder has an accurate view of her provision, she has not yet

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This provision is good

implemented her existing ideas for development, to drive her teaching practice to the very highest level.

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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 opportunities to encourage children to think about how they can solve problems and complete tasks independently n implement the existing plans for development to raise the quality of teaching further and drive improvement to the highest level.

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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 outdoors, including the school collection, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and viewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of her responsibility to meet all requirements and support children's learning and development. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has strong knowledge of child protection procedures. This includes the wider safeguarding issues, to protect children from harm. She knows when to make a referral to the appropriate agency. The childminder ensures that parents are aware of her policies, to enable them to work together effectively. The childminder promotes children's safety. She is aware of the hazards in her own home and garden and takes steps to reduce any risks to the children in her care. The childminder tracks children's learning carefully using developmental guidance. She uses this information to close gaps in children's learning. All parents speak highly of the childminder and how well their children progress in her care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a range of activities that promote children's overall learning. The childminder uses accurate assessments of children's learning to successfully help children to learn new skills. She skilfully supports children's early language and vocabulary skills. As children move animal figures, she labels the parts of the animals, the colours and encourages children to imitate the noises. She also responds to their gestures and facial expressions, valuing every child's voice. Children use their imaginations as they pretend to cook food in the play kitchen. Older children use construction materials to build colourful models then make-believe they are a home for small figurines.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses her home-from-home setting to help children feel comfortable. Children understand what is expected of them and they behave well. The childminder provides children with healthy food choices. She encourages them to try a range of fresh fruit and vegetables, and helps them to develop healthy eating habits. She works closely with parents to ensure all dietary needs are catered for. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe. The childminder reminds them to go down the stairs carefully and stays nearby to ensure their safety. Outside, children move their whole bodies as they climb and swing on play equipment. The childminder promotes independence skills. She waits patiently while children attempt to put on their coats.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop effective skills that prepare them well for their future learning and eventual move to school. They are happy, confident learners. Children make good progress in their learning and development. Younger children gain the confidence to explore their surroundings and develop their speaking and listening skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540739 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10093611 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 0 - 10 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Bedford. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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