Childminder in Central Bedfordshire

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

Children settle quickly, are happy and feel safe in the childminder's care. They relate to her well as she makes them feel special and welcome in a home-from- home environment. Children seek out the childminder to join in their games and sit closely during their play, clearly sharing positive relationships. Children are confident and assertive. They lead their own play and demonstrate a 'can-do' attitude towards their learning. They become absorbed in imaginative activities and show determination and concentration to complete an activity. For example, they enjoy identifying and choosing different ingredients to stick on their paper pizza base. They learn new vocabulary as the childminder skilfully introduces new words during their play. Children make good progress from their starting points. They have fun as they learn, and, in turn, they are eager to try new things and investigate. This creates a good foundation for learning. Children develop good

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The provision is good

communication skills. They excitedly join in singing songs and enthusiastically use the props that the childminder has made for 'Five currant buns in a baker's shop' and 'Old Macdonald had a farm'.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides a welcoming and friendly environment for children, where they help themselves to a good range of toys and resources. n The childminder is loving and caring towards the children. They enjoy her cuddles, comfort and reassurance. She treats them with kindness and respect. This encourages children to behave well and show mutual affection for others. n The childminder has established good working partnerships with parents. Parents are complimentary about the support and high level of care provided by the childminder for themselves and their children. n Children enjoy the freedom to make choices in their activities. They acquire a level of independence, which the childminder follows with skill. n The childminder reflects well on what children can do and notes these achievements in her assessments, which she shares with parents. Although children make good progress in their learning, the childminder has not fully

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need to do better?

explored a wide enough range of ways she can work with parents to support children's learning even further. n The childminder encourages children to share their experiences with others to help boost their confidence in speaking. For example, children talk about defrosting the car at home when it is a cold frosty morning. However, occasionally she does not make full use of all opportunities to ask questions to extend children's learning even further. n The childminder supports children to develop a good understanding of their personal safety. For example, she talks to children about road safety and encourages them to help her assess risks and hazards when out walking. The

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19 November 2019 childminder provides boundaries and helps children to understand the consequences of their actions. This has a positive impact on keeping children safe. n The childminder encourages children to have healthy lifestyles. They use good hygiene routines and enjoy eating fruit at snack time. Children enjoy nutritious meals and gain a good understanding of where food comes from. n The childminder follows a programme of professional development and regularly completes training. She reflects on her practice to identify areas to improve children's learning and meets with other childcare professionals to share ideas to improve her practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children and the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. She is able to identify signs and symptoms of abuse and maintains her knowledge of child protection by completing up-to-date training. The childminder's home and garden are well organised, and potential risks are identified and managed. The childminder closely supervises children as they play in the house and on outings.

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should:

n strengthen the partnership with parents even further to support children's learning to a higher level n make better use of everyday opportunities to ask questions that challenge and make children think, to enhance their learning even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548435 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10107405 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 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Flitwick, Bedfordshire. She operates from Monday to Wednesday from 8am to 6pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at all areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed the early years provision with the childminder and how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all persons living at the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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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

19 November 2019 19 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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