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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder is kind, caring and warm during her interactions with children. This helps the children to feel emotionally secure. She speaks gently to children and immediately comforts them if they are upset. The premises are organised to allow children to explore and make their own choices in play. The childminder provides resources and activities related to children's current interests and stage of development. She is flexible in the delivery of these activities and ensures children are engaged.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children to develop their language and communication skills. She speaks clearly, models language and repeats key words as they play. The childminder regularly sings with the children, which further enhances their speaking skills. The childminder has high expectations and sets clear boundaries for behaviour. She gives children praise and encouragement, which helps to build their confidence and self-esteem. Children develop strong emotional attachments with the childminder. This helps them to feel safe and secure to participate in learning activities.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She understands what they can already do and tunes into their current and emerging interests. However, on occasion, the childminder does not consider ways of extending learning activities to ensure children are consistently challenged. n The childminder promotes children's good health through hygiene routines. For example, young children wash their hands after personal care routines. She considers how to help them lead a healthy lifestyle by offering daily access to outdoor activities and encouraging children to eat a healthy diet. n The childminder takes children on regular outings in the community. They visit the park, library and the local garden centre. Children will benefit from this being extended further to include social interaction with other children. n Children show positive attitudes to playing and enjoy what they take part in. They are curious and inquisitive. For example, a child shows great delight testing

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need to do better?

different-sized toy vehicles under bridges, with the childminder modelling mathematical vocabulary to support their learning in this area. n Parents praise the childminder and say that she has provided a great amount of support. The childminder works closely with them to find out what children can do when they join the setting. n The childminder supports children's language development well. She models excellent eye contact and non-verbal communication cues when speaking to children. This helps to promote their understanding of language and encourages babies to develop early communication skills.

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need to do better?

20 January 2020 n The childminder helps children to learn about their feelings and emotions, and she supports them to learn about when they are tired or hungry, which enhances their understanding of emotions from a young age. n The childminder has enhanced her skills by completing online courses to support her practice. However, the childminder needs to tailor her professional development in order to help children to be supported at the highest level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms that may indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows the correct procedures to follow should she have concerns. The childminder ensures children are safe when they attend the setting. She assesses her home for hazards, and ensures the door is locked and outdoor gate is bolted. The childminder has a relevant paediatric first-aid qualification and has refreshed her safeguarding and 'Prevent' duty training.

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should:

n seek opportunities actively to undertake professional development that focuses on raising the quality of teaching and children's learning to the highest level n enhance opportunities to develop children's social skills, alongside a varied and challenging curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472484 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10075637 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 14 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Leighton Buzzard. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in her home. n The inspector observed an activity and discussed with the childminder the learning that had taken place. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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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

20 January 2020 20 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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