Childminder in Bedford

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children enjoy a wide variety of exciting resources both indoors and outdoors. The childminder and her assistants plan activities which are based around children's interests. They skilfully adapt them to meet children's individual learning needs. For example, children use water play to identify numbers, with older children identifying the sum of two numbers. The childminder is knowledgeable about how children learn.

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The provision is good

Children feel extremely safe and happy in this warm, friendly environment. They have an exceptionally strong bond with the childminder and her assistants, and regularly approach them for cuddles and affection. Children demonstrate high levels of emotional well-being while playing. They display a remarkable level of confidence and curiosity, which the childminder and her assistants actively encourage. Children behave exceptionally well and show high levels of respect for one another. They build close friendships with their peers, which supports their learning. Children are learning the first letter of their names. They are also able to recite those of their friends. Children consistently demonstrate impeccable manners. The childminder and her assistants take every opportunity to role model these behaviours. For example, they sit and have snacks and meals with the children.

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n Children are exceptionally well behaved. They are consistently kind and considerate to others. Older children bring toys to the babies and children support each other on the climbing frame. The childminder and her assistants are excellent role models. They show respect to children and always demonstrate good manners. n Children are highly motivated and eager to join in all the exciting activities the childminder provides. They have access to a variety of interesting learning opportunities. The childminder and her assistants encourage children's curiosity. They allow children plenty of time to respond to their well thought out questions. This helps children to develop their thinking skills. n The childminder works hard to establish effective communication with families and other settings, helping her to build a strong knowledge of the children in her care. The childminder uses this knowledge to provide additional support to

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children where necessary. As a result, any gaps in children's learning and development are swiftly closed. n The childminder supports children to develop a good understanding of how to stay safe. For example, she encourages children to assess risks when playing with water. When changing clothes for pre-school, the childminder reminds children that they have a visitor and must change in the cloakroom. Children's

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9 June 2021 safety is paramount. n Children are encouraged to be independent. They put on their own shoes and change clothing by themselves. Children know to place their belongings in their named box and clean their hands when they arrive at the setting. This supports them in being well prepared for their transitions to school and pre-school. n The childminder reflects regularly on her teaching. She adapts her resources and activities to meet her vision. However, the childminder is not so focused on monitoring some aspects, to identify specific improvements. n Feedback from parents is positive. They praise the childminder and the warm, caring environment she provides. The childminder listens to parents' concerns about their children's behaviour at home. She then supports parents, giving them ideas of activities to share at home. n The childminder has good knowledge of the children she cares for. She uses this

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knowledge to provide exciting learning opportunities. The childminder and her assistants readily adapt activities, based on children's abilities and interests. Children are making good progress. n The childminder supports children's mathematical development well. She plans exciting activities which engage children in high-quality learning. Children would benefit if the same inspirational teaching was applied to their literacy development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistants have a strong understanding of the signs and symptoms that a child could be as risk of abuse. They know what to do if there is a concern about a child and the referral process to follow. The childminder uses age- appropriate methods to support children in protecting themselves from harm. Robust policies and procedures are in place, which the childminder and her assistants follow correctly to keep children safe in her setting.

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should:

n ensure that reflection of practice identifies specific areas for improvement and opportunities to update and enhance professional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY559253 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10190354 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 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Wixams. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with assistants.

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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 her 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 considered the views of parents by viewing feedback letters. 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 or working at the premises. n The inspector and childminder discussed how the early years setting is organised. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and assistants at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

9 June 2021 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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9 June 2021 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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