Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date 17 June 2019 Previous inspection date 30 June 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 Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides children with a warm and welcoming environment. She develops good relationships with children, who demonstrate that they enjoy their time in the childminder's home. n The childminder knows the children well. She makes accurate assessments of their levels of development and plans effectively for their next stages of learning. n The childminder provides children with a broad range of interesting activities. She supports their learning effectively. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. n Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model. She gives clear age- appropriate explanations to children to help them understand social expectations. They quickly form good relationships with their peers. n The childminder consistently reviews the quality of her provision. She is realistic about what is working well and accurately identifies areas for further development.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has not fully explored ways to further enhance her professional development to continue to build on her already good-quality teaching. n The childminder does not consistently obtain updates from parents about how their children are developing at home, to help support their learning even further.

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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 explore further professional development opportunities that raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level n build on the already good relationships with parents in order to gain ongoing information about their children's learning and development at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, including relevant policies. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and looked at evidence of her training. n The inspector observed children during their play. She evaluated the success of activities with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the children during the inspection. n The inspector viewed evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed relevant training. She has good a understanding of the possible signs that could indicate children are at risk of harm. She knows how to contact the relevant professionals if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder regularly networks with other childminders. This helps her to engage in professional discussions and to share good practice. She regularly shares relevant information with other settings that the children attend to help support children's continuity of care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is skilled in supporting children to develop their early language skills. She adapts her communication appropriately for each child. For example, she repeats words to younger children to help them master precise pronunciation. She uses descriptive words to help older children extend their range of vocabulary. The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about the wider world. For example, she encourages children to refer to a map of the world to find England, as well as referring to other countries that have some relevance to the children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets the needs of the children well. She uses the information she obtains from parents, in addition to her own knowledge, to provide resources that meet children's interests. The childminder provides children with regular opportunities to attend local music sessions. She refers to these shared experiences to engage children in rhyme and song. This helps to provide a happy atmosphere and lots of laughter. The childminder supports children's good health effectively. She liaises with parents and together they ensure that children are provided with nutritious snacks and meals. Children sit together at mealtimes, happily interacting with their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and well prepared for the next stage in their learning. They concentrate well on the task in hand and are inquisitive to explore further. Children become familiar with sounds in words as they take part in daily activities. They learn to recognise numbers, count objects and use mathematical language as they play. They enjoy practising using tools for a purpose. For example, they roll out dough and use implements to cut shapes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476530 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10075874 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 30 June 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Dunstable. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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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