Grubb, Hannah Elizabeth

Inspection date 18 July 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 supports children to behave well and to understand their feelings and the impact their behaviour has on others. n The childminder establishes effective partnerships with parents and keeps them well informed about children's development. n Children and the childminder have good relationships. Children can rely on the childminder to provide the comfort and security they need. n The childminder frequently observes the children as they play. She makes accurate assessments about what they can do and uses this information well to support her teaching and to help children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder makes good use of the local area to extend children's understanding about the natural world. Children enjoy their frequent visits to the local safari park. n The childminder has not made concerted efforts to establish partnerships with all other professionals involved in children's lives.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not create many opportunities for children to explore the similarities and difference between people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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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 build on partnerships with other professionals to ensure they have a complete picture of children's lives n extend the opportunities for children to find out about people and communities beyond their immediate experience.

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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 observed an adult-led activity and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a suitably detailed knowledge of possible concerns about children's well-being. She is confident about discussing any worries with parents and carers. The home is clean and tidy. Safety measures are in place to help keep children safe. For example, safety gates prevent children gaining access to the stairs unsupervised. All potentially dangerous materials are stored out of children's reach. The childminder has the required documentation to help her organise the day-to-day needs of the children. Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder works closely with parents to review and agree changes to children's needs and routines. She evaluates her provision, taking feedback from parents and children. Alongside this, the childminder also reflects on her practice, and how she can develop her skills, with another childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans experiences and activities that she knows children will enjoy. Children have tremendous fun in the ball pool. They throw and retrieve the balls time and again. Children experiment with the play food in the kitchen pretending to make meals for children and adults. The childminder promotes children's interest in books. She reads stories and encourages children to look at the pictures and join in with any words they know. The childminder monitors children's progress and uses their interests to help them build on their existing skills. She regularly shares children's learning and progress information with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from daily time in the fresh air, both in the garden and out in the community. They build their physical skills and develop their coordination as they use the equipment in the garden. Children show that they feel at home in the childminder's care. They follow their own routines for eating and sleeping. This helps to promote children's health and well-being. Children are independent. They enjoy doing things for themselves, safe in the knowledge that the childminder is on hand to help them when they need her. Children like learning about the care of living things. They watch the rabbits and listen when the childminder talks about how to look after them. Children make friends at the childminder's home. They build their social skills as they learn to share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their individual starting points. They continue to build on what they know and can do. Children acquire a sound foundation in the skills they need to help them succeed. They gain confidence with communication and language. From a young age, children express themselves effectively. They make sure that those around them understand their needs, thoughts and ideas. Children are interested in exploring their environment. They have great curiosity. Children are prepared for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557307 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10114727 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Great Denham. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, 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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