Martin, Nicola Clare

Inspection date 29 April 2019 Previous inspection date 14 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n Children display high levels of self-confidence. They concentrate for long periods of time and take their time to explore activities. They are extremely proud of the work they do. The childminder and her assistant reinforce this with consistent praise. n Children demonstrate very positive behaviour. They form secure attachments with the childminder and her assistant. They are caring towards each other and work well together. For example, while trying to make holes in leaves, one child asked their friend to hold the leaf, so they could use two hands to operate the hole punch. They continued taking turns to achieve their goal. n The childminder has high expectations of herself and her work. The childminder's self- evaluation reflects her dedication to continually develop her setting and her aim to provide exceptional care and education for children. n The childminder and her assistant plan interesting activities for the children. As a

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This provision is good

result, children make consistently good progress in their learning. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how children learn and develop. Teaching is effective because she and her assistant play alongside them, helping them to be excited and motivated to learn. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder includes them in a range of ways and they speak highly of the service provided for them and their children. n At times, the most able children are not challenged to the fullest of their abilities during their play.

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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 develop teaching and follow children's spontaneous ideas to help extend challenge even further and enable the most able children to make rapid progress in their learning.

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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 held discussions with the childminder and her assistant, and spoke to children. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's developmental records, evidence of suitability and qualifications, and policies and procedures. n The inspector spoke to a small selection of parents and took account the views of others in written comments and testimonials.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant have a secure knowledge of the procedures to follow in the event of a child protection concern. They understand their responsibility to refer concerns to the appropriate professionals. The childminder's home is safe and secure. She ensures her assistant is continuously developing her practice, for instance by attending training. The childminder uses the knowledge gained from her qualification to further support her assistant. They reflect on the activities they provide and how well they are implemented. The childminder shares information about children's learning regularly with parents and they value her input highly.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of the abilities of the children in her care. At the very beginning, she includes parents by gathering detailed information from them about their child. The childminder and her assistant plan imaginative activities well that help children develop in a range of ways. For example, they use a book about a caterpillar for lots of other ideas. Children learn about the life cycle of caterpillars from pictures. They then observe caterpillars to view the life cycle happening in real life. The childminder provides further opportunities for children to learn about the world around them, for example they recycle items. The childminder and her assistant support children's language skills well. They sing songs with babies and reinforce the meaning of words that older children use. The childminder and her assistant help children to learn about mathematical concepts. As children use scales, the childminder encourages them to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children behave exceedingly well. They demonstrate great respect to each other. For instance, older children are kind to younger ones and listen to them attentively as they babble. The childminder and her assistant superbly promote children's independence skills. Very young children attempt to wash and dry their own hands after having their nappy changed. This embeds very good hygiene routines at an early age, promoting children's good health. Outdoors, children understand and follow the safety rules when jumping on the trampoline. There is an extremely wide range of resources for children to enjoy. Older children help to tidy away and follow the routine expectations of the day very well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and are well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Older children's early writing skills are developing well. For instance, they practise forming the letters in their name as they take part in mark-making activities. Children have opportunities to develop their strength, balance and coordination outdoors. For example, they kick balls with control in the garden.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY478125 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10061512 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 - 11 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection 14 March 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Great Barford. 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 qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant.

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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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