Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date 24 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 plans a range of activities that interest and challenge children of all ages. Children respond eagerly to the stimulating indoor and outdoor environments and become deeply engaged in their chosen activities. n The childminder knows each child very well. She observes children closely and forms an accurate picture of their development. She uses this to inform her planning and to fill any gaps in children's learning. All children make good progress. n Children form close relationships with the childminder and build friendships across all age groups. All children become considerate of each other in all activities. They share ideas and wait patiently to take turns. Behaviour is very good. n The childminder challenges children to be articulate during their imaginative play. For example, children build a city using a construction set. They create roads for vehicles. The childminder gets children to explain what they are doing and explain their choices.

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This provision is good

She uses conversation to help children understand how things in the world work. Children become inquisitive and confidently ask probing questions. n Children delight in the range of opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the outdoor area. They enthusiastically extend their physical skills on large play equipment, such as balancing and rocking apparatus. n The childminder has well-structured communications with a group of fellow childminders. They exchange a wealth of ideas and findings based on their successes. However, the childminder has not yet focused sharply on enhancing the quality of her teaching to improve outcomes for children even further. n Parents say their children love coming to the childminder. They are very pleased with the care and attention the childminder gives their children. From day one, parents contribute information to help a co-ordinated approach. They are pleased with the

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This provision is good

progress their children make. However, the childminder has yet to devise ways to seek parents' views on how to improve her childminding service.

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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 strengthen the programme of professional development to consistently raise knowledge and skills of teaching to improve outcomes for children n devise ways to seek parents' views on improving the provision to help children's development even further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's setting and the impact her teaching has on children's development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments, policies and procedures. She looked at a range of relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke with parents and looked at written questionnaires. She took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a very good knowledge and understanding of her responsibilities to meet all legal requirements. She has clear and comprehensive safety procedures, which she follows closely to promote children's safety. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is alert to any signs that children may be at risk of harm and knows how to report concerns. Children learn to take safe risks and are encouraged to assess levels of safety for themselves. For example, they discuss how to keep safe from possible harm when using outdoor apparatus or during walks in the local area. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision and makes improvements. Her recent evaluation of the indoor environment led her to upgrade and replace flooring and improve the source of natural light in a much-used play space. She is now remodelling how she uses the play space. As a result, children can more easily choose and access the exciting activities and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop good skills in manipulating and exploring objects and materials. For example, children enjoy creating an environment out of sand for their dinosaur models. They scoop sand to create mountains and make caves for dinosaurs. The childminder presses the sand with the children to create a flat surface. Children delight in pressing out defined dinosaur footprints with precision. They count and compare different shapes and sizes while they play. Children develop their hand muscles, to help towards holding a pencil adeptly for writing. The childminder provides a wide range of good-quality resources for children to make marks and patterns on paper. Children identify the letters in their names and learn the sounds that the letters represent. The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She knows when to repeat, model or extend words and sentences. The childminder adjusts her teaching to meet

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has high expectations for children and consistently shows them respect and patience. They grow in confidence with the love and praise they receive. In turn, they learn to be kind and to value one another. Children meet their own personal needs very well, given their young age. They enjoy observing and discussing the needs of the family cat and rabbit. For example, they compare their own teeth-cleaning with how a rabbit keeps its teeth healthy and clean. They tend their tomato plants and observe changes. Children learn to look after themselves, each other and their environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain early literacy, mathematical and life skills. They develop positive learning attitudes and enjoy challenges. Children become attentive listeners and apply themselves well to chosen tasks. They learn about places of interest on visits and walks in the local community. Children know how to use a range of books and other methods to research their findings. They are well prepared for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548010 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10107402 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 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Dunstable. She offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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