Childminder in Bedford

Inspection date 1 August 2019 Previous inspection date 5 March 2019

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 confident in the childminder's care. The childminder has a caring rapport with children and is attentive to their individual needs. Children form strong bonds with the childminder. This helps to promote their emotional security. n The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She provides children with appropriate activities and experiences they enjoy. Children are eager to get involved with activities because they are based on their current interests. n The childminder completes regular observations and assessments of children's learning. She monitors progress to make sure children are moving forward in their development. n The childminder reflects well on the quality of her provision. She seeks the opinions and views of parents and her local adviser, and uses these well to help identify further ways to build on her good practice. This helps to improve outcomes for children.

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This provision is good

n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder speaks to children respectfully and provides gentle and appropriate reminders to help them understand what is expected of them. n At times, the childminder does not make the best possible use of activities and routines to extend children's learning and encourage them to think 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 teaching strategies further and give clearer explanations to children about routines to enhance their learning n extend children's learning during activities, for example, by asking questions that challenge and make children think, to raise the quality of teaching to the next level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation and children's records. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has taken positive steps to meet the actions identified at the previous inspection. She has updated her understanding of safeguarding and keeps her child protection knowledge up to date. The childminder is confident with the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She supervises children well and maintains a safe environment for them. Accidents are dealt with appropriately and parents are suitably informed. Parents are pleased with the quality of the provision and the care their children receive. They express how happy their children are attending and say they are regularly updated about the progress their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy playing with a wide range of resources. They freely access items to explore and enjoy using their imaginations for interactive role play. For example, during an activity with play dough, children pretend to make tea and make a birthday cake and blow out the candles. Children learn how to take part in conversations through discussions during activities. The childminder continually reinforces children's awareness of colour, shape and size as she supports them during their play. Children use mathematical language and count with the childminder as part of their day. They look at books together and enjoy talking about and making the appropriate animal sounds to match the picture. The childminder praises children frequently and she encourages them to try new experiences. Children learn about the world through visits to the local community, such as the shops. In addition, they are very interested to watch and learn

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

how the builder makes the childminder's patio.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children appear comfortable and settled, and build good relationships with the childminder. They frequently lead their own play and are keen to learn. They choose from accessible toys and equipment in the well-organised environment. This helps to develop their independence and decision-making skills. Children make friends with other children and learn to share, take turns and cooperate with each other. Children have daily opportunities to develop their physical skills and they benefit from fresh air and exercise. They enjoy singing and dancing to music and doing the appropriate actions as part of their physical play. The childminder supports children's awareness of healthy lifestyles, providing suitable snacks for children to choose.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills that prepare them well for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move to school. Early literacy skills are developing. Children learn to recognise letters and link the sounds they make. They concentrate well and persevere when completing activities, such as putting the play dough back into the pot and closing the lid. Children are learning to take responsibility for their self-care routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470108 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10100585 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 5 March 2019

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Bedford. 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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