Wood, Nicola Andrea

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning, which creates a good foundation for their future development. Children independently select what they would like to play with and explore their surroundings. The childminder uses assessment to monitor children's progress and successfully builds on their interests as they play. She has high expectations for children's behaviour.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a broad range of experiences and opportunities. They learn about different animals and the roles of others during trips to the zoo and farm. Children visit the woods and explore the natural world. They enjoy pond dipping and paddling in the stream. Younger children enjoy listening to a story. They are encouraged to turn the pages and to use their developing vocabulary to talk about the pictures. Children develop their hand-to-eye coordination and physical skills as they carefully stack beakers on top of one another. They are encouraged by the childminder to count the stacking beakers as they play. Older children concentrate as they complete puzzles.

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The provision is good

Children are cared for in a safe, secure and homely environment. They are supervised well and kept safe on outings. Children use the correct restraints and seats when they travel in the childminder's car. They wear high-visibility jackets during outings and are taught how to cross the road safely. The childminder talks to children about the potential risks associated with digital technology.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a safe, welcoming and friendly environment for children. She knows the children in her care well and has a good understanding of how to promote their learning and development. Consequently, children make good progress in an age-appropriate way and are well prepared for the next stage in their education. n Children develop close bonds with the childminder, who is kind and sensitive to their individual needs. The childminder helps children to settle in quickly and feel secure. This promotes their emotional well-being effectively. n The childminder successfully supports children's developing language skills. She talks to children about what they are doing and introduces new words associated to their play. Younger children are encouraged to imitate words and sounds as they play. They enthusiastically make 'moo' sounds like a cow and say 'brrrm' as they play with toy cars and push them along the floor.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of the expectations and boundaries within her home. She encourages children to share, take turns and to be kind and considerate towards other people. Children receive

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need to do better?

10 October 2019 praise and encouragement for their achievements, which successfully promotes their self-esteem. Children demonstrate good table manners at mealtimes. n Children are developing secure self-care and independence skills. They follow good hygiene routines and are learning to feed themselves. Children are encouraged to tidy up after they have finished playing. Therefore, they are learning to take responsibility. n The childminder develops positive relationships with parents and other professionals. This supports her to understand each child's unique personality, interests and stage of development. n The childminder strives to provide good-quality, inclusive care and education for the children in her care. She regularly reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. For example, the childminder plans to make improvements to her garden to enhance children's outdoor learning

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need to do better?

opportunities. n In her enthusiasm, the childminder does not always challenge children's problem-solving skills or give them enough time to think and respond to the questions they are asked. n Overall, the childminder supports children's literacy development well. However, she does not always extend activities, such as successfully linking letters to the sounds they make.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of her responsibilities associated with child protection. She understands the signs and symptoms which may indicate a child's welfare is at risk and knows how to respond if she has concerns about a child in her care. This supports children to stay safe and promotes their well-being. The childminder regularly attends appropriate training to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She has developed a good range of policies and procedures to support her practice.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for children to problem solve, and to think and respond to the questions they are asked n enhance the development of children's literacy skills to further prepare them to become fluent readers.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY428850 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10106552 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 8 Date of previous inspection 1 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Houghton Regis. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder held a discussion to understand how the early years provision and curriculum are organised. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed joint observations with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of all persons living in the household. n The inspector considered the views of parents by viewing documentation completed by them.

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Inspection activities

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

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