Childminder EY548037

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

The childminder creates a calm and nurturing environment for children. They show that they are very happy and feel secure in the childminder's care. Children enjoy the childminder's cuddles and affectionately stroke her hair. Children have a very good range of vocabulary in relation to their age. For example, they use complex words, such as 'delicious' to describe the water they drink. Children beam with delight as they enjoy singing their favourite songs and rhymes. They are curious and ask the childminder many questions. The childminder is highly effective in extending children's language skills. For example, she consistently responds to their questions, listens to children and sensitively helps them to correctly pronounce words they attempt to say.

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The provision is good

Children behave very well and show respect towards others. They understand the clear, consistent boundaries that the childminder implements. Children consistently use good manners when speaking. They talk confidently about what makes them unique. Children compare the colour of their own and the childminder's eyes. The childminder sensitively supports children to understand their feelings during changes in their lives.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care well and is knowledgeable about how children learn. For example, she enhances children's knowledge about a stack of hay bales during an outing. Her clear explanations help children to understand how they are made and what the hay will be used for. n The childminder takes children on many outings to help them to learn about the wider world, such as a visit to a wind turbine farm. However, on occasions. she does not adapt her teaching when children express an interest in other aspects of the environment, to fully extend their level of concentration and participation. n Children develop a love of books. They confidently help themselves to a wide selection, which they enjoy sharing with each other and the childminder. Children independently turn the pages and talk about the characters and animals on each page. n The childminder's praise and clear explanations help children to be independent

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need to do better?

and responsible individuals. For example, children put on their own shoes and follow a good hygiene routine with minimal support from the childminder. n Children develop good strength and stamina. They use challenging equipment, such as a zip wire at a local park and climb the steps to a slide. Children carefully peel off their choice of stickers and position them on the kite they are making. However, the childminder does not consistently provide children with opportunities to solve problems to develop their deep-thinking skills. For instance, she decides how long the string needs to be for their kite to fly.

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need to do better?

18 September 2019 n The childminder introduces children to a wealth of mathematical language. Children naturally use words, such as heavy, light, big and slow in their play. They talk about how big the rabbit is that they visit at a local farm. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder keeps them fully informed of their children's learning. For instance, she regularly shares photographs with parents of their children engaged in challenging activities. Parents are very complimentary about the service the childminder provides.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to identify possible signs that may indicate children are at risk of harm. She knows to take swift action to protect children's welfare in the event of a child protection concern. The childminder places a strong emphasis on ensuring the safety of children. For instance, she makes sure that they are securely fastened in their car seat and buggy on outings.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to fully participate in experiences that extend their learning n strengthen opportunities for children to identify and solve problems for themselves.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548037 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10106843 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 to 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Biggleswade. She operates from 7.30am until 5.30pm, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She joined the childminder on an outing to a wind turbine farm. 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 interacted with and spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided, and discussed with the childminder how she reflects on the service she provides.

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Inspection activities

18 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

18 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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