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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are warmly welcomed into the childminder's home and settle quickly on arrival. They develop trusting relationships with her and receive all the reassurance and guidance they need while in her care. They are extremely happy as they engage in their play.

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The provision is good

Children receive clear guidance about the daily routine, helping them to be relaxed and ready for the events of the day. They help to tidy the toys and complete the expected care routines in readiness for lunchtime. Young children quickly learn the self-help skills they need to help their independence. For example, they competently use cutlery to feed themselves.

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The provision is good

Children develop a positive attitude to learning. They demonstrate good concentration, spending long periods of time enjoying their chosen activities. They have opportunities to practise new skills, repeating them in many different ways. For example, children use small nets and fishing rods to catch fish that are floating in a bowl of water. They are developing their small hand muscles and manipulation skills. Children are eager to make a catch and keep on trying for some time. This helps to build their learning through their perseverance and allows children to gain a sense of achievement.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She accurately identifies their levels of development, listens to children's interests and plans learning opportunities that provide the correct level of challenge. This encourages children to engage enthusiastically in their play and provides clear focus that helps build on their learning. n Children behave very well and demonstrate good manners. The childminder is a good role model. She has high expectations of children's behaviour and is highly respectful when communicating throughout the day. n Parents speak highly of the care that their children receive from the childminder. They are happy that they are making progress in their learning. The childminder is effective in sharing daily information with parents about what their children have been doing, as well as any new challenges or accomplishments. n The experienced childminder is skilled in supporting children's early language

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need to do better?

development, including for those children who speak English as an additional language. She repeats words clearly, using gestures that help children to understand any communication needed. Children quickly begin to expand their vocabulary and become more confident when speaking. n The childminder provides regular learning opportunities that are enjoyable as well as successful in engaging children. Children are encouraged to explore

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27 February 2020 mathematical concepts, for example, counting, shape and size. The childminder skilfully uses language that promotes mathematical development and repetition to help consolidate children's learning. n The experienced childminder has completed the required core courses, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding children, that help keep her updated with current legislation and refresh her knowledge about keeping children safe. However, she has not recently sourced any other training opportunities to help build even further on her professional development. n Children are provided with good opportunities to explore the local community and learn about the wider world. Together with the childminder they visit places of interest, for example, the library and parks, sometimes meeting with other childminders to share these experiences. n The childminder works together with parents to ensure children are provided

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with healthy food choices at mealtimes. Children sometimes participate in physical activities indoors. They use whole body movements when taking part in an interactive matching game, stepping and jumping to the correct coloured shape in response to instruction. n The childminder regularly reflects on her provision. She identifies areas for improvement, taking into account the interests of children and how they choose to play. She has plans to further develop the outdoor environment, providing even more space for children to play outside, all year round.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder provides children with a safe environment and takes strong measures to ensure her home is secure. She has a good knowledge of child protection issues and the wider aspects of safeguarding. She knows who to contact should she have any concerns about the well-being of a child. The childminder is aware of her duty to prevent children from being exposed to extreme views and teaches them to respect each other. She understands when it is appropriate to hold discussions with parents or when immediate action needs to be taken to protect a child.

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should:

n seek further professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 259786 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10137436 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 6 Date of previous inspection 23 January 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1988 and lives in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. Her setting is open all year round from 8am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector viewed all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childcare. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder during the inspection. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents, including her safeguarding policy. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written testimonials. n The inspector observed children as they played.

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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

27 February 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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