Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date 7 March 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 and the children have very strong relationships. The childminder has an extensive understanding of the children's needs and provides them with high-quality care. n Children make good progress in their learning with the childminder. They build on their skills through interesting activities that challenge their thinking. The childminder places high priority on helping children to develop their speaking and listening skills and their understanding of early mathematics. n The childminder is creative and thoughtful. She plans a stimulating environment with plenty of challenging experiences tailored to meet each child's needs. n Parents value the childminder for her nurturing of the children. They appreciate the enjoyable learning environment and attribute children's rapid progress to this. n The childminder is very organised and professional in her approach to her work. She is proactive in keeping up to date. She knows where to find information about teaching,

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This provision is good

learning and current practice. n The childminder is not sharing information about children's learning with other settings that they attend in order to maximise children's progress. n The childminder does not gather detailed information about what children know and can do when they join her setting, to help with her initial planning for learning.

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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 partnerships with the other settings children attend to include details of their learning in order to help children make even more progress n gain more information from parents about the skills their children have when they first start at the setting, to help aid planning for learning at the earliest opportunity.

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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 observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this 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 in the household. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of child protection procedures and how to put these into practice. The childminder accurately evaluates her setting. She reflects on what she does well and has ideas for aspects to improve and extend. This includes the use of forest-school training to provide rich outdoor experiences for children. The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She identifies any gaps in children's learning and takes steps to help them gain further skills. The childminder offers parents guidance on supporting learning at home. For example, children take home story books to share with their parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an effective teacher. She uses a variety of strategies to help children engage in learning experiences. The links between her assessment of what children need to learn, the activities she plans and what children do learn are clear. Children thoroughly enjoy making pancakes. They get involved in measuring out ingredients, cracking the eggs and mixing the batter. Furthermore, they eat the pancakes as part of their mid- morning snack. Children delight in their interaction with the childminder. They are keen to share their thoughts and ideas from a very young age. The childminder communicates very effectively with the children. Planned activities develop successfully as the children explore and the childminder extends their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are exceptionally well behaved. They have high levels of confidence and self- esteem. The childminder continually finds ways to help children succeed for themselves. She is full of praise and encouragement. The children rapidly gain independence. The childminder encourages children to learn skills, such as pouring out a drink from a jug and buttering toast using a small knife. Children are active throughout the day. The childminder ensures physical experiences help children to build strong bodies and to develop their coordination. She makes sure children have time to rest and is sensitive to their needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are prepared for the next stage of their learning, such as school. They acquire good concentration and communication skills. Children relish using pens to make marks as part of their early writing experiences. Children are keen to use new words in their play. They show great determination during a 'find the animal' game. They look carefully around the room to find the animals hidden on shelves and among toys and resources. Children show that they understand verbal clues and demonstrate their thinking skills as they solve the problems they encounter.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY544861 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10091517 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 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Shillington. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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