Tara Marie Wallis

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 safe, happy, and very comfortable in the care of the childminder and her assistant. They are in awe about the world in which they live. For example, children look to the clouds to see if they think there is any more rainfall coming before they decide for themselves that they need to wipe the outdoor play equipment dry. Children receive a good quality education. They embrace the broad curriculum, which is planned to help children to build on what they already know. This offers many activities and experiences at local groups and places of interest. Parents appreciate the benefit these activities offer their children and are pleased that these opportunities are beginning again.

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The provision is good

The ability to invite parents into the setting has been restricted due to the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic. Even so, the childminder has made great efforts to keep parents fully informed about their child's day, friendships and the activities they have enjoyed. Children learn to take turns and understand they need to be considerate towards others. For example, they explain how the queue for the bathroom works. Children show good levels of independence as they wash their own hands, butter their own toast and put on outdoor clothing by themselves.

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need to do better?

n The childminder recognises the impact that COVID-19 may have had on children's emotional and social development. She encourages children to look in mirrors at their expressions and to talk and draw about how they feel. When asked, one child tells the childminder that it is his mummy who makes him happy. The childminder is sensitive to significant events in children's lives and the impact they may have on them. She offers helpful levels of support and reassurance to children and their families. n The childminder organises the environment well in order to motivate children to learn and develop their independence. Children enjoy the large play cabin in her garden, where they spend the majority of their time. It is bright, welcoming and well resourced, with a fenced off outdoor play area adjoining it. n The childminder and her assistant use most opportunities to promote children's learning well. For example, they talk to children about how to cut their pretend

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pizza up into two and then four pieces and how this represents a piece for each of their friends. However, there are times when children's activities are unnecessarily interrupted, which means that they do not have the time to finish them to their own satisfaction. n The childminder celebrates children's achievements. For example, she praises a child when he shows how his pencil grip has improved. The childminder recognises that it is this development that has enabled the child to increase the level of detail in his drawing, for example, by including eyebrows on his picture

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14 May 2021 of a face. n Children's mathematical development is promoted well. They use size language confidently, such as 'tall' and 'small' and the childminder challenges them to think about making towers that are 'taller' and 'bigger'. n On most occasions, the childminder and assistant are clear about what they want children to learn. However, sometimes the teaching during activities does not match the learning needs of all individual children accurately enough, particularly when related to their communication and language skills. n The childminder demonstrates a positive attitude towards continuous improvement. She is keen to learn and to further develop her good quality provision. Both the childminder and assistant have attended a good range of training initiatives since registration. This includes training to specifically assist them in supporting children's individual needs. n Feedback from parents is overwhelmingly positive. They feel that the

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childminder communicates well with them about their children's development and well-being. One parent says that she cannot 'sing the praises' of the childminder and her assistant enough. n The childminder monitor's the practice of her assistant effectively. Together they evaluate the success of their teaching and children's learning, as well as the activities they provide.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant are clear about the signs and symptoms of potential abuse, reporting any concerns about a child and liaising with other professional bodies to ensure that vulnerable children are safe. She understands the role of the local authority designated officer and the procedure to follow if there is an allegation made against her or her assistant. The childminder has a good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as radicalisation and extremism, and how these may present themselves in very young children.

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should:

n develop the approach used to deliver and adapt activities to meet the individual needs of all children, particularly for those that require further support in their communication and language development n consider how the organisation of routine events can take place without interrupting children's engagement and concentration during their chosen activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553091 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10174270 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 12 Number of children on roll 18 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017. She lives in Dunstable, Luton. The childminder operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm, all year round except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a full time assistant. Both the childminder and her assistant hold an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four- year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how her premises is organised and what she intends for children in her care to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, assistant and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector and childminder completed a joint evaluation of an activity. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n A number of parents gave feedback about the provision to the inspector. The

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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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