Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date 2 May 2019 Previous inspection date 18 September 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 Since her last inspection, the childminder has put new methods in place to help ensure that her first-aid qualification remains valid at all times. This helps to ensure that children's well-being is not compromised. n Children feel secure in the childminder's care. They seek reassurance when unfamiliar people are present and are quickly soothed by the childminder's cuddles and comments. n The childminder understands that children learn in a variety of ways. She takes children to organised groups, parks and open spaces, to help expand their experiences and opportunities to learn. n The childminder develops good relationships with parents. She takes time to share information about what children have done and how children are progressing. She asks questions and provides ideas about children's experiences and learning at home. This helps to promote continuity in children's care. n Over the years, the childminder has continued to enhance her knowledge and

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This provision is good

understanding to help support her good-quality practices. She refers back to key information at appropriate times in children's development, such as how to support children's speaking and listening skills. n The childminder demonstrates new tasks to very young children and gives them plenty of encouragement while they have a go for themselves. This helps children practise new skills at their own pace. n The childminder misses opportunities to use mathematical language, such as size and counting, in daily routines and activities to help strengthen children's 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 make the most of opportunities to introduce mathematical language into routine activities and children's play.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home. She spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked the suitability of the childminder and all other household members. She looked at a range of documents, including the safeguarding policy, children's progress records, and certificates of qualifications and courses the childminder has completed. n The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching and discussed with the childminder the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector read comments written by 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 knows how to report any concerns she may have about children's welfare. She remains vigilant at all times and removes or reduces hazards in her home, garden and on outings. The childminder uses a variety of ways to help evaluate the quality of her provision. She shares ideas and information with other childminders and seeks feedback from parents to help her to continually improve and adapt her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses the information she gathers through her observations to help her to focus on children's next steps in learning. She confidently follows children's interests and adds challenges to their self-chosen play. The childminder narrates what very young children are doing, helping to develop their language acquisition. She allows children time to experiment and repeat new skills. For example, children work out how to put glue onto paper. They use a spatula in a variety of ways to help them transport the glue to the paper and watch the glue drip down from a height. Children select toys and equipment they are interested in. When very young children want to post objects inside containers, the childminder finds more suitable playthings for them to use, helping children expand their experience and consolidate their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder cares for children in a nurturing and relaxed environment. She makes space for them to move their bodies to music, helping children to strengthen their muscles and to support their physical development. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals for children to eat. She gathers detailed information from parents to help ensure she gives them suitable food to meet their cultural and medical requirements. The childminder works closely with parents to help provide continuity of care. For example, they work together to decide when children are ready to start potty training, to help children's experiences to be as smooth as possible. Children behave well. The childminder sets simple house rules for them to follow and gives clear explanations of why it is important to be kind and respectful.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are curious, motivated children who respond well to the childminder's teaching methods. They confidently use equipment in different ways, helping them build on what they already know and can do. Children learn about the world around them and they share and listen to others. Children begin to learn how to keep themselves safe and complete simple tasks independently. When the time comes, children are ready to move on to the next stage of their learning at nursery and subsequently school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141167 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10078947 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 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 18 September 2018

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The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in Bedford. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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