Mrs Teresa Jane Wagland

Inspection date 13 March 2019 Previous inspection date 3 March 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 that aids them in extending their children's learning. Parents report that they value the wide variety of play opportunities the childminder offers their children and the support she gives in helping children to develop good social skills. n The childminder makes good use of any new knowledge she gains from training or research. She uses her teaching qualification well to help her assess children and plan pertinent activities that help them to take the next steps in their learning and to make good progress. n Children respond to the childminder's calm, caring approach. They are kind and respectful to one another and readily share the toys and take turns. n Regular, effective monitoring of children's progress enables the childminder to quickly address any weaker areas in their learning. She now offers children further opportunities that support their early reading skills and help them to put stories and

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This provision is good

events into the correct order. n Children develop a practical understanding of the relevance of healthy practices. They wash their hands before eating and talk about the importance of washing away the dirt and germs so these do not cause illnesses. n The childminder does not consistently build on the opportunities to support children in developing their skills in thinking further and solving problems as they encounter them. n The childminder does not always work as effectively as possible with other settings that children attend to promote a shared approach to children's development.

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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 that aid children in solving the problems they encounter during their play and discussions n build on the opportunities to work more effectively in partnership with all other childcare providers that children attend.

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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, 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 information 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

The childminder asks parents and children for their views and reviews her work to make appropriate improvements. Recent changes include the reorganisation of the main indoor play area so that children have more space to set out resources and play. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder reads relevant documents and refreshes her training to help her keep up to date with this area. She demonstrates a good awareness of possible negative influences on children's welfare and fully understands how to report any concerns to the relevant agency.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities well and uses these as a way of supporting and extending children's learning. For example, children notice a windy day and the childminder offers them an activity to make simple kites. They develop their creativity as they use coloured pens and stickers to decorate the kites. They then develop an understanding of weather and nature as they notice the effect the wind has when they go outside to fly the kites. Children develop good language and communication skills. The childminder speaks clearly and encourages children to repeat new words. Children have many opportunities that support them in making marks and developing their early writing skills. They enjoy using different implements, including paintbrushes, pens and chalks, and eagerly use their own shoes to make different footprints when they walk through water on the path.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents. Improved procedures mean that she obtains thorough information about children when they start attending. She then uses this to plan activities and resources that help to promote their development and aid them in feeling settled. Children quickly build secure bonds with the childminder, showing their enjoyment of her company as they chatter to her and include her in their play. Children enjoy many opportunities that support their physical development. For instance, young children learn to run, negotiate objects and allow space for others as they eagerly chase a ball in the garden. The childminder offers children praise and demonstrates that she is enthusiastic about learning. Children respond to this positive approach, which helps to build their confidence in readiness for starting school.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder uses effective teaching techniques and supports all children so that they make good progress. They develop the skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children learn to be independent. They select their toys and set these out, then help to tidy them away. Children fetch their shoes before going out and even young children make a good attempt to put these on without help.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY438033 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10074998 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 3 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Biggleswade. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She 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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