Childminder EY549001

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children benefit enormously from the extremely sensitive and nurturing care they receive. They thrive in the exceptional learning environment that the childminder has created. Children learn to keep themselves safe and well through purposeful play. Experiences, such as the frosty walk, help them to learn about the world around them. They explore the cold weather and learn how to keep themselves warm and safe. Children demonstrate high levels of confidence in the presence of their special adults. The relaxed atmosphere helps children to feel totally at ease. They have the time and space to investigate and explore. This contributes significantly to their positive attitudes to learning.

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The provision is outstanding

Children continually live up to the very high expectations set by the childminder and her team of assistants. The adults promote a culture of kindness and generosity. This fosters children's understanding of how to behave well. Children respect the boundaries set. They listen attentively and support each other to share and take turns. Children constantly build their knowledge and skills. The childminder and her assistants grasp every possible opportunity to help children extend their learning as they play.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her team of assistants use their qualifications, knowledge and experience extremely well. This has a significant and very positive impact on children's learning and progress. The excellent planning of the environment with the wide range of superb resources and spaces for play supports children extremely well. n The childminder and her assistants know what children need to learn and what they want to do. They bring both elements together to provide exceptional opportunities for children to learn. High-quality teaching supports children extremely well to explore, pursue ideas and test their theories. n Children are eager to learn and are extremely enthusiastic about the exceptional experiences available. They learn that print has meaning when they look at the writing on a large box that the childminder has had 'delivered'. Children are enthralled as they unpack the box. The childminder and her assistants have

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need to do better?

written a simple letter that poses a problem for the children. They must work out how to release figures frozen in the ice. n The childminder is extremely conscientious, making sure every child can try activities. She organises learning experiences that fascinate children and repeats them so that all children can have a go. n Children develop a love of books and storytelling. They confidently join in with familiar parts of stories. Children have excellent communication skills. They listen attentively as adults read superbly. Children develop a wide vocabulary and

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28 November 2019 embrace the opportunities to use new words. n Children respond exceptionally well to the extremely positive role models around them. They relish the chance to work together and share their ideas. Children show tremendous respect for others. They delight in the praise and kind words they receive. This contributes significantly to their sense of worth and self- esteem. The childminder and her assistants support children to develop the behaviour and attitudes they need to help them succeed in social situations and to help them persevere when faced with challenges. n The childminder quickly establishes a rapport with parents, as do the assistants. The childminder uses her experience as a teacher very effectively. She communicates the importance of partnership working and how it gives her the essential insight into children's experiences at home. Furthermore, she shares valuable ideas to support children's learning at home. Partnerships are highly

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effective. n Parents value the excellent level of communication. They describe the setting as perfect and say that it exceeds their expectations of what a childminder setting can provide. They highlight the progress their children make with their speech, including those children learning English as an additional language. n The well-established team provides a high-quality service. They reflect on their practice and demonstrate their excellent capacity for continual development and improvement.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her team of assistants place high priority on safeguarding children. They have an excellent understanding of safeguarding issues, including their local authority's procedures. They confidently refer to their own policies on safeguarding and how these are used to guide them through the referral process. The childminder and her team show high levels of knowledge about vulnerable people and the possible signs that could indicate a child may be suffering from harm. The team attend training to keep their knowledge up to date. They fulfil their responsibility to safeguard children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549001 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10108362 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 0 to 8 Total number of places 9 Number of children on roll 38 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6 and holds qualified teacher status. The childminder receives funding for the early education of two-, three- and four-year-old children. She works with two assistants each day.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed the organisation of the early years provision, the curriculum and the impact these have on children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector observed an adult-led activity and evaluated the quality of the education provided. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder's assistants at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of persons living and working at the setting. n Parents shared their views about the setting with the inspector and she read written feedback from parents. Both were considered as part of the overall evaluation of the setting.

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Inspection activities

28 November 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

28 November 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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