Baverstock, Jane

Inspection date 4 July 2019 Previous inspection date 29 July 2015

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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 a well-organised environment in a homely atmosphere which gives an immediate impression of fun and interest. Children show high levels of concentration as they play at their chosen activity. For example, two children drive to a faraway place in a car made from a cardboard box. The passenger navigates and the driver repeats directions. n The childminder expertly reads stories to children and captures their imaginations. Children concentrate on the pictures and listen attentively. Older children begin to ask probing questions and develop understanding. 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 The childminder consistently models care and respect. She encourages and values children's opinions. In turn, children listen carefully to each other and take care of one

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This provision is good

another. For example, an older child, without taking over, assists a very young child to complete stacking a tower. Behaviour is very good. n In the outdoor area children delight in the range of opportunities for fresh air and exercise. Very young children enjoy the resources and safe methods that help them to practise walking independently. Older children develop confidence to extend their physical skills safely on larger play equipment. 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 develop a coordinated approach. They are pleased with the progress their children make. 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

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This provision is good

teaching to improve outcomes for children 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 strengthen the programme of professional development to consistently raise knowledge and skills of teaching to improve outcomes for children.

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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 other documentation. n The inspector 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. She is alert to any signs that children may be at risk of harm and knows how to report any concerns. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder carefully risk assesses and adapts resources and the home environment to meet children's needs safely. She constantly evaluates resources to ensure they meet the needs of all ages. She has recently acquired a 'caterpillar garden' cage and has planned activities for all age groups to observe the life cycle of a butterfly. Young children use large wooden blocks to match their heights. They measure and compare each other's heights. Older children investigate the differences in using blocks lengthways and sideways.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop good skills in manipulating and exploring objects and materials first- hand. For example, they soak a variety of sponges, rollers and brushes in a water tray outdoors. Very young children enjoy pressing and squeezing the water out of the sponges. Older children explore different ways to use the resources. They print shapes with the sponges and wash windows with the rollers. Children develop their hand muscles 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 each child's needs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is experienced and skilled in ensuring children are settled and secure in her care. Babies new to the setting demonstrate very close bonds with the childminder. All children grow in confidence with the love and praise they receive. They explore independently and return to the childminder for support when needed. At lunchtime they discuss their chosen fillings for sandwiches and identify names of healthy snack options. They name shapes of different sandwiches and the childminder encourages older children to recognise the different properties of the shapes. Children meet their own personal needs very well, given their young age. 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 experience a range of books and even the youngest children handle and explore books with great interest. Children are well prepared for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 219850 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10071561 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 29 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Stotfold, Bedfordshire. She offers care from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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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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