Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date 26 February 2019 Previous inspection date 3 May 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 has a good knowledge of the individual children in her care. She knows their strengths and areas for personal development. This means children are well cared for and the relationships between the childminder and children are secure. n The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She monitors progress to make sure children are moving forward in their development. n Children's behaviour is good. They are happy and settled in the childminder's care. She provides praise and encouragement for children which helps support their growing self- esteem and confidence. n The childminder uses self-evaluation well to review the quality of her provision. She seeks the opinions and views of parents and external support in order to identify further ways to build on her already good practice. n Partnerships with parents are established and allow for conversations to take place

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This provision is good

about children's learning and development. This information helps the childminder to build on her relationships with children and enhance their learning. n The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities to encourage children to solve problems and think further.

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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 learning further, for example, by using questions that challenge and make children think.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed indoor and outdoor activities and assessed the impact they have on children's learning. n The inspector viewed areas of the premises used for childminding practice. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation and children's records. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm and how to protect them from risks. She is confident with the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She supervises children well and maintains a safe environment for them. Accidents are dealt with appropriately and parents are suitably informed. The childminder uses effective methods to reflect on her practice. As a result, for example, she intends to offer parents' evenings on various days to suit their needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy playing with a wide range of resources. They freely access items to explore and develop new skills. The childminder enthusiastically gets involved in activities and follows the children's interest to extend their learning. For example, children are excited at making bubbles in the soapy water and learn new skills to blow bubbles and watch them float away. Children learn how to take part in conversations through discussions during activities. The childminder praises children frequently and encourages them to try new experiences. Children learn to recognise the letters of their name on their drinking cups and will tell the childminder if they have the wrong cup. The childminder reinforces children's awareness of the shape, colour and size of the moulds and tools they use in the sand play. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. The childminder works closely with parents to gain an

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

understanding of key words to help communication.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children appear comfortable and settled, and build good relationships with the childminder. They listen well and demonstrate a good understanding of the rules and boundaries in place. Children are keen and motivated to learn. They eagerly take part in outdoor activities and enjoy the space to develop their physical skills. The childminder supports children's awareness of healthy lifestyles. They learn the importance of brushing their teeth and washing their hands. Children make friends with other children and learn to share, take turns and cooperate with each other. The childminder is helping children to develop their independence. She supports them in using cutlery during snack times and mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that prepare them well for the next stage of their learning and the eventual move to school. For example, they are confident and keen to learn. Children choose what they want to play with and help tidy away when asked by the childminder. Children's social skills are developing well. They have high self-esteem and positive self-confidence.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY494427 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10084923 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 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 3 May 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2015 and provides childcare from the home of her co- childminder in the town of Dunstable. She also works with an assistant and operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3 and supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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