Gous, Beverley Bronte

Inspection date 4 September 2018 Previous inspection date 11 February 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 completes training and makes good use of any new knowledge. For example, her greater understanding of the developmental needs of babies enables her to offer them a wider variety of resources and activities. n The childminder monitors children's progress well and addresses any weaker areas. She now encourages children to use their skills, such as counting and recognising shapes and numbers, as they play and participate in daily routines. n The childminder assesses children well and plans activities that interest and enthuse them. Children make good progress and gain new knowledge and skills as they play. n Children learn how to manage their behaviour. The childminder helps them to understand how their actions affect others. They show care and respect for one another, readily sharing the resources and organising fair turn taking. n Children gain a good understanding of the relevance of healthy lifestyle choices. They

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This provision is good

competently explain why cleaning their teeth is important, particularly after eating foods containing sugar.

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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 the use of the outdoor area to offer children who prefer to learn outside further play and learning opportunities n extend the support to parents to aid them in building on their children's learning at home.

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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 talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. n The inspector viewed written feedback from 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 regularly refreshes her training to help her to keep up to date with this area. She is aware of issues that could threaten children's welfare and has a clear understanding of how to report any concerns. The childminder maintains a first-aid qualification and has procedures in place to ensure that this is always in date. She uses her childcare qualification well to inform her work and to help to evaluate it and make ongoing improvements. The childminder works well in partnership with other childcare settings that children attend. For example, she exchanges assessment information with them on a regular basis so that children's needs are understood and their care is consistent.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of opportunities that support children in solving problems and thinking creatively. For example, when children decide to make medals, they determine what materials to use. They solve the problem of how to draw a circle by finding containers to draw around, and enjoy choosing ink stamps to decorate their medals. The childminder uses a variety of resources to aid her in extending children's interest in reading and writing. Children write postcards and enjoy reading these and comparing holidays. Children participate in discussions and activities that support them in building on their mathematical knowledge. For instance, they count the number of babies in their role play and extend their vocabulary as they learn about quadruplets. Children develop their skills in exploring and experimenting. For example, they make boats from paper and tape and place them in water to see how long they float.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents to obtain thorough initial information about their child's needs and routines. Children settle quickly and build secure bonds with the childminder. They demonstrate their enjoyment of her company as they actively include her in their play and discussions and naturally turn to her for support and comfort. Children enjoy many activities that aid their physical development. For example, they develop coordination, balance and use of their larger muscles as they learn to ride balance bicycles. The childminder encourages children to talk about their activities and offers them plenty of praise and encouragement. This helps to build children's confidence and they show positive attitudes to play and learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. They develop the essential skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children learn to take turns in discussions and to listen to one another as they discuss their activities and play. For example, children using chalks describe the pictures they are drawing and explain how they are combining the colours. These opportunities support the development of children's language and communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY393181 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10059517 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 3 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 11 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Bedford. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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