Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date 23 April 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 makes good use of her childcare qualification and of any new knowledge she gains from completing training or personal research. Her increased understanding of the different ways in which individual children like to learn enables her to offer them play opportunities that are effectively tailored to their needs. n The childminder offers parents ideas and support that aid them in building on their children's learning. Parents report that they appreciate the childminder's good communication with them and the wide variety of resources that children access. n The childminder gets to know each child well and supports them in taking their next developmental steps. They develop good language skills, for example as they talk together about their play. The childminder talks clearly and gently reinforces any new vocabulary. n Children mirror the childminder's calm, nurturing approach and show great care and

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This provision is good

kindness towards one another. They happily share the toys and competently resolve minor disputes. n Accurate monitoring of children's progress enables the childminder to quickly notice and address any weaker areas in their learning. Children now enjoy further opportunities that support them in recognising colours and shapes. n The childminder does not consistently offer as many outdoor learning opportunities to fully extend the development of children who prefer to play and learn outside. n The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities that support children in developing their skills in thinking critically and solving problems as they encounter them during their play and discussions.

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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 use of outdoor areas to offer children who prefer to be outside further play and learning opportunities n extend the opportunities that aid children in solving problems as they play and talk.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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 and viewed a range of 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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly refreshes her training in this area and has a good knowledge of the risks posed to children by extreme views and practices. She has a clear understanding of how to report any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder conscientiously evaluates her work and makes pertinent improvements. She works well with other settings that children attend. For example, she frequently shares information with the Reception class at the local school, helping to ensure that children receive consistent care and support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder continuously observes children and assesses their progress. She understands their interests and uses these as a way to help build on their learning. For example, children enjoy observing the nearby construction site. They then make their own edible sand and use toy diggers to move this around. They go on to examine other vehicles and look at different forms of transport. Children develop an appreciation of books and gain early reading skills. They thoroughly enjoy choosing books and sitting in the 'cosy corner' to look at these. The childminder offers children interesting opportunities to learn about the world around them. For instance, they plant seeds, watching as these germinate and then transplanting them into the vegetable patch. They talk about the conditions needed for these to thrive. Children have good opportunities to make marks and start to develop their writing skills. For example, they become

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

engrossed as they make marks with chalks and then wash these away using a water spray bottle.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents so that she understands children's needs and routines. Children settle well and quickly build secure bonds with the childminder. They chatter to her as they play and naturally go to her for comfort, for example when they are tired. The childminder talks with children about feelings and they show a mature understanding of how to manage their behaviour. She offers them praise and gentle encouragement. This aids children in developing their confidence and they show determination and perseverance when faced with new challenges. The childminder supports children well in developing their physical skills and their understanding of safety. For instance, children enjoy running up and down a slope. They stop at the top and carefully assess whether they can jump down the step or whether they need to turn around and go down backwards.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop the necessary skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children learn to work together and enjoy expressing their creativity. For example, children playing with coloured dough pass one another tools and resources. They decide to use dry pasta and sticks to make marks in the dough and to add features to the self-portraits they are making.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543249 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10099902 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 - 6 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 Leighton Buzzard. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. 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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