Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

Inspection date 21 June 2019 Previous inspection date 18 May 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 Children are happy and enjoy their time with the childminder. They develop secure emotional attachments with the her and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure. n Reviews of children's progress are accurate and precise and help the childminder to move children on in their learning. The childminder knows the children well and consistently shares and discusses their progress with parents. n The childminder is a positive role model. Children behave well and are supported to be respectful to one another, share and take their turn. They receive praise and encouragement, which develops their self-esteem. n The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents, other early years providers and the local school. This successfully promotes consistency and continuity in children's care and learning. Parents comment positively about the care and learning experiences provided for their children. n The childminder has a tendency to over-direct children during creative activities.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not consistently offer a range of outdoor learning opportunities to fully extend the development of children who prefer to play and learn outside.

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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 enhance children's opportunities to use their own ideas during creative activities n enhance the range of learning opportunities provided in the outdoor environment to support children who prefer to learn outside.

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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 completed joint observations with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's child protection policies and procedures. n The inspector discussed self-evaluation and considered the opinions of parents by viewing documents completed by them.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and protect them from potential harm. She can confidently identify signs of potential abuse and knows how to report child protection concerns. The childminder undertakes regular ongoing training opportunities. This helps to enhance her knowledge and has a positive impact on her practice. The childminder demonstrates enthusiasm and a drive to make continual improvements to her provision. She successfully monitors children's progress. This supports her to identify any gaps in the delivery of the educational programmes and to address any concerns in a timely manner.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good. She joins in with children's play and successfully builds on their interests. The childminder promotes children's literacy and language skills well. Children thoroughly enjoy listening to the childminder read a story. Older children join in familiar phrases and anticipate what might come next. Their attention and enthusiasm are enhanced further by the childminder's animated voice. Younger children enjoy looking at the illustrations on each page. The childminder encourages children to problem solve as they match and identify different colours and shapes. She asks appropriate questions, which successfully encourages children to think and respond.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The caring childminder provides a homely, welcoming environment. Children have access to a good range of age-appropriate resources and make independent choices about what they would like to play with. The childminder spends time talking to parents about their child's care, any known medical needs and stage of development on entry. This supports continuity in the children's care and development. Children enjoy being physically active in the fresh air. They enthusiastically throw balls and manoeuvre wheeled toys with growing confidence. Children frequently visit places of interest in the local community, such as the fire station, post office and park. Older children identify flags from different countries and learn how to greet others in a variety of languages.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventual move to school. Children are motivated, concentrate well and demonstrate increasing independence. They take their shoes and coats off when they arrive at the childminder's home and confidently ask for help when they need it. Older children use their developing language skills to express their thoughts and ideas as they play and interact with the childminder and their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 219777 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10072575 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 18 May 2016

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Toddington, Bedfordshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children.

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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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