Childminder EY547849

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 are happy and settled. Young babies are comforted and supported effectively. For example, they sit happily on the childminder's lap as she reads a story to the children. Older children show interest in turning the pages and lifting the many tabs in the book. The childminder extends the children's interests. She talks about the different things they see in the book and children listen attentively. This has a positive impact on children's communication and language development.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. The childminder is consistent in her approach to managing children's behaviour. She uses distraction methods and encourages children to learn about sharing and turn taking. This helps children to develop appropriate behaviours and respect for others.

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The provision is good

Children are expressive. They confidently use a range of equipment in their imaginary play. For example, they pretend to make a telephone call with a remote control device. This demonstrates strong imaginative skills. Children explore musical instruments and dolls as they demonstrate their individual creativity. They join in with the actions as they sing nursery rhymes with the childminder. As a result, children develop their vocabulary and have a good understanding of language.

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need to do better?

n Children have good opportunities for fresh air and exercise. For example, the childminder regularly attends outside activities, such as local discovery centres and parks. In addition to this, children attend local childminding groups with the childminder. This supports their personal, social and emotional development and helps to enhance their awareness of the wider world. n Children are independent. For instance, they confidently find their coat and shoes in preparation for going outside. Children try hard for themselves to put these on but accept the childminder's sensitive support. The childminder praises their efforts. This promotes children's self-esteem. n The childminder continues to identify new training ideas and refreshes her knowledge to stay up to date with legislative changes. Through her ongoing evaluations, the childminder is able to identify her own strengths and areas for improvement. This helps her to strive for continuous improvement.

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need to do better?

n Children develop strong friendships with the childminder and with each other. The childminder plans interesting activities that engage children. For example, children explore farmyard characters, based on their recent interest in animals. The childminder enhances this interest to include ride-on garden toys and a visit to the local farm. This extends children's learning and play. n The childminder seeks the views of parents and takes on board their feedback.

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need to do better?

14 January 2020 Parents state that they are happy with the childminder's care of their children and particularly like the outings and opportunities she provides. The childminder works closely with other professionals. She requests information from other providers when children attend other settings. Additionally, the childminder networks with other childminders to share good practice. This has a positive impact on her good quality of teaching. n Children enjoy spontaneous opportunities to engage in activities. For example, the childminder initiates a game of peekaboo, which children clearly enjoy. They laugh and giggle as the childminder surprises them from behind a book. The childminder models language well, narrating what she is doing to increase the number of words children hear. However, on occasions, the childminder does not give children time to respond to her comments and questions before moving

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need to do better?

on to the next. n The childminder promotes children's mathematical development. She introduces children to shapes, colours and numbers from a young age. For example, young children explore items in a treasure box. The childminder points out the colours and the shapes of the items to extend their awareness. Older children enjoy puzzles that include a range of shapes that they learn about, and, during singing opportunities, the childminder incorporates number rhymes as additional mathematical learning. n The childminder has strong partnerships with parents. For example, she shares curriculum information with parents. However, sometimes, the childminder misses the opportunity to share information about what children have been doing to enable parents to extend on this at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder attends regular safeguarding training to ensure that her knowledge of how to keep children safe is promoted. She demonstrates a strong knowledge and understanding of how to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and wider safeguarding concerns. The childminder knows the procedure to follow and the professionals to contact if safeguarding concerns arise. The childminder carries out a regular risk assessment to ensure the areas of her home are safe for children to explore. This has a positive impact on children's safety and welfare.

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should:

n provide children with sufficient time to respond to questions and comments n build on the methods used to share information on the curriculum and planning with parents, to help them to support and extend their children's learning and development at home.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY547849 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10104326 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 to 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 5 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 Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector observed children engaging in activities indoors and outside. She evaluated the success of these with the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector around her premises. Together, they discussed the organisation of the environment and the planning of children's learning experiences. n The inspector gained the views of parents by reviewing a number of parental feedback questionnaires, and she spoke to a small number of parents during the inspection. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including reviewing evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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Inspection activities

14 January 2020 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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14 January 2020 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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