Childminder EY425325

Inspection date 11 September 2018 Previous inspection date 1 October 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 works well with parents. Her regular summaries of children's activities, progress and next steps are one of the methods she uses to offer parents information that aids them in extending their children's learning. n The childminder is committed to developing her practice and makes good use of new knowledge from training. Her study of relationships and bonds that children build aids her in understanding their behaviour and in developing effective strategies to manage this and to help children understand and manage their own behaviour. n The childminder uses her assessments of children well to plan their next steps in learning. She ensures that activities are appealing to children and motivate them to participate. Children make good progress and enjoy their play. n Children gain a practical awareness of diversity. For example, they note differences as they learn simple words and greetings in other languages.

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This provision is good

n Careful monitoring of children's progress enables the childminder to efficiently address any potential gaps in their learning. She now offers younger children further opportunities, such as attending soft-play sessions, which support them in developing their physical and social skills.

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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 opportunities for children to develop their skills in thinking creatively and solving the problems they encounter during their play and discussions n extend the use of the outdoor area to offer children who prefer to learn outside further play and learning opportunities.

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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 spoke 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 information and viewed a range of other documents, 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

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly completes training and maintains a good knowledge of this area. She demonstrates a clear understanding of potentially negative influences on children's welfare and knows how to report any concerns. The childminder conscientiously evaluates all areas of her work and makes pertinent changes. Improvements to her partnership working with other childcare providers mean that she now shares assessment information with them so that children's care and learning needs are understood and consistently met.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans well and offers children opportunities that help to reinforce their learning. For example, children talk about a recent bus trip and the childminder offers them linked activities. They complete puzzles that illustrate buses, sing associated songs and develop their mark-making skills as they roll toy transport vehicles through paint and note the different patterns. The childminder adapts activities well so that children of different ages actively join in. For example, older children develop their vocabulary and early reading skills as they name the illustrations on picture cards and talk about the initial letter of each one. Younger children smile and giggle as the childminder encourages them to make the noise for each of the animals they see on the cards. The childminder makes good use of children's interests as one of the ways in which she extends their learning. Children interested in using technology learn about shape, colour

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and number as they complete simple programmes on the computer.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle well and quickly build secure bonds with the childminder. She pays attention to finding out about their needs and routines and uses this information to inform her daily planning. The childminder promotes children's physical development and their understanding of safety. For example, young children develop balance and coordination as they learn to use the small slide. They understand that they need to allow each other sufficient space and use the slide one at a time. Children respond to the childminder's positive, nurturing attitude. They grow in confidence and show care and concern for one another. For example, older children often pause in their play to gently hug the younger ones. The childminder praises children and encourages them to persevere. This supports them in developing positive attitudes to their learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and develop the skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. They learn to work together and to share resources. Children enjoy opportunities that support their mathematical skills. For example, they learn to count accurately and compare amounts as they carefully count illustrations in books and on picture cards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425325 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10061508 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 5 Date of previous inspection 1 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Clapham. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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