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 have a strong sense of belonging in the childminder's care. They settle quickly, are happy and feel safe. Children form a strong bond with the childminder as she gets to know them well, right from the beginning of the childcare arrangement. Children confidently move around the childminder's home and select toys that interest and excite them. For example, they become absorbed in imaginative play with the variety of items in the baby-doll play box. They learn new vocabulary as the childminder skilfully uses many opportunities throughout the day to introduce new words. Children develop good early literacy skills as they sit and thoroughly enjoy looking through books with the childminder. They are eager to learn about animals; they recognise that a camel has a hump and an elephant has big ears and a very long trunk. Children enjoy singing songs and move with vigour during action songs, such as 'Row, Row, Row Your Boat' and 'The Wheels on the

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good, and they are developing confidence and a positive attitude to learning. They learn to treat one another with respect, and share and take turns when playing outdoors with the bicycles and prams. Their perseverance, concentration and achievements are rewarded with lots of kind words and praise from the childminder.

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The provision is good

Children learn about and experience the local community and environment around them during walks to school and various outings. For example, they visit the local park, the small farm nearby where they watch and learn about the animals, and Shuttleworth Park to see the many planes.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is enthusiastic and dedicated to her role. She provides a warm and friendly environment for children, where she treats them with kindness and respect. This encourages children to behave well and show mutual affection for others. n The childminder promotes a curriculum that focuses on children's individual learning needs and interests. She regularly observes children's play, plans for their learning and assesses the progress they have made. n The childminder has a good understanding of child development and how young children learn. She extends children's learning by following their interests and preferences as they help themselves to a good range of toys and resources throughout the day. For example, she observes which activities children have been engrossed in during their visit to playgroup and she provides further resources to extend this interest during their time in her care. n Children benefit from a language-rich environment which helps them to learn

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need to do better?

5 February 2020 new words and communicate their experiences. For example, young children say 'wash hands' and 'yes please'. Children's language and speaking skills are enhanced through high-quality interactions from the childminder. She listens to what they say and responds appropriately by following their lead, repeating and reinforcing new words. n The childminder reflects on her own practice to identify areas to improve children's learning. However, she has not focused closely enough on what will help to further improve her good teaching to the highest level. n The childminder has established good working partnerships with parents. Parents are complimentary about the support and high level of care provided for themselves and their children. They appreciate the childminder's friendly approach and flexibility, and comment positively that their children are happy and make good progress. n Children have many opportunities to develop healthy lifestyles. For example, the

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need to do better?

childminder promotes healthy food and drinks, and children benefit from daily outdoor play in the fresh air. However, the childminder does not make the best use of her garden to fully develop children's outdoor play experiences. n The childminder encourages children to keep themselves safe and supervises them well. They understand hygiene routines and know they have to sit at the table when eating. The childminder completes risk assessments in the house and for outings. Potential risks are identified and managed. This helps her to ensure children's safety at all times while they are in her care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge and understanding of how to protect children in her care. She is able to identify signs and symptoms of abuse that may indicate a child who is at risk of harm. The childminder knows how to make a referral to the relevant agencies and has essential contact details readily to hand if she has a concern about a child's welfare. She completes relevant safeguarding training to make sure her knowledge is up to date.

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should:

n organise the outdoor play space to maximise play opportunities for children n enhance practice by seeking professional development opportunities to raise the quality of teaching to consistently high levels.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY550100 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10133704 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Stotfold. She operates her service from 8am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, 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 observed the quality of teaching during activities and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector looked at all areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector discussed the needs of individual children with the childminder and talked about the progress they are making. 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

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