Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date 11 June 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 has built a secure base for her childcare service. She continues to develop her practice and uses new knowledge from training to inform her work. Her greater understanding of children's feelings about separation enables her to offer them tailored support to help them settle. n Children enjoy being with the childminder and participate in a wide range of play opportunities. The childminder uses her childcare experience well to help her understand each child so that she offers them pertinent support and activities that interest them. n The childminder works well with parents and supports them in extending their children's learning. For example, she lends resources and offers practical advice about specific areas, such as helping children to enjoy books and supporting them to develop the practical skills that aid them when they start school. n The childminder continuously checks children's progress and quickly addresses any

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This provision is good

weaker areas. She now offers older children further opportunities to recognise written numbers. For instance, they eagerly identify numbers on cars and doors when walking to and from school. n Children follow the childminder's good example and her gentle reminders. They show care and consideration for one another. For example, older children gently pat younger children on the back when they notice them settling down for a sleep. n The childminder does not always make the best possible use of opportunities that aid children in expressing their own ideas and creativity. n The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities that support them in understanding and learning to use information and communication technology.

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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 enrich the opportunities that support children in expressing their own ideas and creativity n extend the opportunities that aid children in understanding and using information and communication technology.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 makes good use of her childcare qualification to inform the development of her policies and procedures and ensure that these are meaningful and support her in promoting children's safety and welfare. The childminder continuously evaluates her daily work and makes improvements. For instance, the recent introduction of further outdoor resources enables her to offer children additional play and learning opportunities. The childminder works well with other childcare settings that children attend. For example, she exchanges regular progress reports with them so that children's development is consistently promoted. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains a thorough understanding of the issues that can affect children's welfare. She demonstrates a good awareness of national and local strategies and procedures and understands how to report any concerns about children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of children's interests as a way of extending their play and learning. Children interested in babies gain further knowledge about the needs of others as they bath the dolls and carefully dry them. The childminder encourages children's speech and helps them to build on their vocabulary. For example, when playing with a toy picnic basket, the childminder encourages younger children to name the items as they take them out. Older children enjoy repeating new words, such as 'picnic' and 'delicious milkshake'. Children enjoy many opportunities that support them in learning to explore and experiment. For instance, children explore blocks of ice and eagerly wait to see toy polar bears and penguins emerge as the ice melts. The childminder makes interesting resources and uses these as one of the ways in which she captures and maintains children's attention. For example, children choose decorated

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

wooden spoons that illustrate the nursery rhymes they are singing.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder invests time in sharing information with parents so that she fully understands children's needs and routines. She uses this information to help children settle and they quickly build warm relationships with her, naturally including her in their play and turning to her for comfort and reassurance whenever needed. The childminder offers children a wide variety of activities that aid their physical development. For example, simple gymnastics and action rhymes help children develop their control, balance and coordination. Children respond positively as the childminder praises and encourages them. This promotes their confidence and they develop positive attitudes and an enthusiastic approach to play and learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop the skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children learn to make independent choices about their play and work well together. For example, young children confidently choose resources, such as books and musical instruments. They explore these and readily share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548626 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10107407 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 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Sandy. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 5. 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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