Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date 25 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 Children show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They enjoy her frequent cuddles and sensitive interaction in their play. n The childminder continuously reflects on the provision she provides and her practice, identifying and addressing areas for improvement. n The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents. The ongoing sharing of information successfully involves parents in every aspect of their children's care and learning. The childminder provides them with a wealth of ideas to support their children's learning at home. n The childminder plans a wide range of experiences to help children to make good progress. Children develop a good understanding of the world. They experience travelling on public transport to interesting places with the childminder. Children learn about growth. They help the childminder to plant, care for and pick fruit and vegetables from the allotment.

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This provision is good

n On occasions, the childminder does not adapt activities for more able children to fully extend their concentration. n The childminder does not consistently support children to understand the impact of their behaviour on other children.

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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 provide more opportunities for more able children to become deeply engaged in their learning n help children to understand the impact of their behaviour on others.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity 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 and interacted with children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on the service she provides.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the possible signs that indicate that children may be at risk of harm. She knows how to take swift action to protect children's welfare in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder completes training and discusses good practice with other childminders to continue to enhance her knowledge and skills. Recent training has further improved the way she records and reviews children's progress. This means that she swiftly identifies and addresses any possible gaps in their learning. Secure partnerships with other providers that children attend fully support children's continuity of learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's detailed observations and assessments of children's learning help to inform her flexible planning. Children are inquisitive individuals who are motivated to learn. They experiment mixing different coloured paint together to create a new colour. Children work out, through trial and error, that they need to squeeze a large amount of dough into the bottom of their pot for their stem of flowers to stand upright. The childminder's enthusiastic use of questions helps to extend children's language skills. Children use complex sentences and their vivid imagination to talk about flying to their friend's house in a helicopter.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder creates a welcoming environment where children swiftly settle. Her genuine praise for children's achievements helps to enhance their self-esteem. Children are independent for their age. They follow a good hygiene routine and confidently manage their own personal needs. Children show a good understanding of similarities and differences. For instance, they compare and talk about the colour of each other's eyes. The childminder provides children very good opportunities that challenge them to assess their own risks and build strength and stamina. For example, they thoroughly enjoy jumping in puddles and carefully use large apparatus at the local park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children count, identify some numbers and use mathematical language, such as 'a lot' and 'more'. They recognise the letters in their name and identify the same letters on signs that they see on outings in the local environment with the childminder. Children make good progress and gain the skills needed to help prepare them for their future learning at school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542461 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10090179 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 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Biggleswade. She operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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