Childminder 219807

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

Children have fun under the care and attention of the childminder and her co- childminder. Children select toys and equipment that interest them and happily play with and alongside others. They enjoy creating cards to give to family members in recognition of festivals and celebrations. They carefully stick paper, cotton wool and glitter on their artwork. Children talk about the colours and shapes they identify. They proudly show their finished cards to the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children recall information they were told about particular animals during a recent visit to the zoo. Through their regular outings, children learn about the size and habits of many different creatures, helping to build on what they already know. This helps to strengthen their understanding of the world around them.

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The provision is good

Children seek reassurance and cuddles from the caring childminder. They quickly form strong bonds with her and the co-childminder, helping them feel safe and secure in their care. Children behave well. They understand and follow the consistent rules set by the childminder and respond well to her gentle reminders to be kind to others.

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need to do better?

n The childminder prepares nutritious meals for the younger children. As children grow, the childminder gives parents the option to provide their children with a packed lunch. This helps to prepare children for the lunchtime routine they will experience at nursery, contributing to a smooth transition to their new setting. n The childminder works closely with parents. She takes time to listen to them and, when needed, provides advice and support to help parents prepare for and manage key developmental changes, such as potty training. n The childminder works very closely with her co-childminder. Together, they adapt their practice to help ensure that all their statutory obligations are met. The childminder ensures she refreshes her knowledge and understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She shares information and ideas with her co- childminder and other local childminders, to help maintain her best practice and

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to make continual improvements. n Children are kept safe in the childminder's care. She ensures her home and garden are safe. For example, she checks for and removes hazards, helping to minimise risks to children. n The childminder gathers information from parents about children's interests and daily routines. She provides consistent care to help children feel settled. Children bring comforters from home which they cuddle when they go to sleep. n Children enjoy dressing up and playing out familiar activities, such as going to the shops or doctors. The childminder provides them with a wide range of props

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need to do better?

26 February 2020 and equipment that help them consolidate what they already know through their play. The childminder rotates the types of resources she sets out for children to investigate, helping them discover new experiences and ways of expanding their knowledge. n Formal assessments about children's development are completed by the childminder and her co-childminder. These help to evaluate children's progress. In addition, the childminder uses her own observations to help identify how and where to add challenges to children's play and activities. n The childminder uses the outside spaces and community locations effectively to help support children's physical development. They enjoy running and climbing in local parks and at organised groups. n The childminder considers how she can support children's continued education through a wealth of experiences and activities. However, at times, she misses opportunities to encourage children to solve problems, predict outcomes or find

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need to do better?

different ways of doing things for themselves and with their friends.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly refreshes her knowledge to help ensure she knows how to identify and report signs of abuse and extreme views that may harm children. She follows the robust procedures she has in place to help her keep children safe. The childminder encourages older children to talk to her about any worries or concerns they might have. She and the co-childminder ensure the entrance to the property is secure and that adults collecting children have authorisation to do so.

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should:

n make the most of opportunities to encourage children to predict outcomes, solve problems and think of different ways to complete tasks for themselves and with their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 219807 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10071560 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 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 30 Date of previous inspection 9 December 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1990 and lives in Dunstable, Bedfordshire. The childminder works from her home with a co-childminder. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 7.30am until 5.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed children's activities in the childminder's home. She spoke to the childminder, her co-childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder about the sorts of activities and resources she provides for children and about how her interactions support children's progress. n The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of the childminder, her co- childminder and other household members. She looked at a range of documents, including children's attendance records and correspondence with other settings children attend. n The inspector read a number of emails sent by parents for the inspector. She took their views into consideration.

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Inspection activities

26 February 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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Inspection activities

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