Hedges, Samantha

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 feel safe and secure in this warm and homely environment. They arrive happily and separate from their carer with ease. Children have a strong attachment to their childminder. They cuddle up to her for stories and seek her out for reassurance.

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The provision is good

Children have access to a wide variety of stimulating resources, both inside and outside, to support their learning and development. The childminder shares information about their child's time in the setting well with parents. She works closely with families to establish children's capabilities and interests. The childminder then uses this knowledge to provide activities based on this information. She uses regular assessments to ensure that children continue to make good progress. This has a positive impact on children's development.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. Her consistent approach to behaviour management means that children understand right from wrong. Consistent role modelling of good manners means that children are polite and support one another to complete tasks such as tidying up for snack time.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has good knowledge of the children in her care and uses this to provide activities and resources that they enjoy. However, on occasion, activities are not always adapted to meet the needs of more able children. n The childminder establishes robust communication with families from the start and has a deep understanding of children's personal circumstances. As a result, any gaps in children's knowledge can be swiftly recognised. The childminder then uses this information to provide specific support and individual learning opportunities where necessary. n Conflict is resolved well. The childminder uses age-appropriate language to help children understand the need to take turns. She provides clear boundaries and, as a result, children are aware of the consequences of their actions. This means children are learning to be kind to one another. n Effective hygiene procedures are in place, which the childminder has embedded

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in the children's daily routines. Before snack time children know to go and wash their hands. The childminder supports all children in counting to twenty to wash the germs away and children use single use flannels to dry their hands. n The childminder supports the children in developing new skills. In the garden she encourages them to climb on the swing and navigate steps and slopes independently. This enables children to develop self-confidence and the skills to stay safe. n Children are encouraged to be independent. On arrival, they hang their coats

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1 June 2021 and bags on their pegs and place their shoes in the box. When going outside children put their own shoes and hats on with the childminder there for support if necessary. This prepares children for their transition to pre-school. n The childminder provides a variety of activities aimed at supporting children in meeting their next steps. However, she does not always take the opportunity to extend children's mathematical learning further during activities and, as a result, learning opportunities are sometimes missed. n Children have a good understanding of healthy lifestyles. The childminder provides a variety of nutritious snacks and meals. Children sit round the table to eat and demonstrate good table manners. This prepares the older children for the routines of school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has robust policies and procedures in place to ensure children are kept safe. The childminder ensures she keeps her knowledge up to date by regularly completing a variety of relevant online safeguarding courses. She demonstrates a strong understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and has good knowledge of the local authority procedures on reporting concerns.

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should:

n provide activities which support the learning and development of the more able children n use every opportunity to extend children's mathematical learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559006 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10190720 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Bromham, Bedfordshire. She offers her childminding service from Monday to Thursday from 8am to 6pm all year round, with the exception of public and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching indoors and outside to assess the impact on children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views. n The inspector and childminder completed a joint observation of an activity, to assess the quality of teaching. n The inspector looked at relevant documents, including evidence of the suitability of all persons living at the premises. n The inspector and childminder discussed how the early years setting is organised. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the monitoring of learning and development in the setting and tracked the progress of two children.

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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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