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 form secure relationships with the childminder. They move around her home freely, making independent decisions about what they want to play with. Children show that they feel safe and at home as they interact warmly with the childminder and seek her out to share their achievements. When children complete a drawing of the snack they enjoyed earlier, they take delight in showing this to the childminder and talk about what they have made. Children encourage the childminder to make her own drawing and show kindness and collaboration as they help her to colour the tractor she has drawn. Behaviour is very good. The high expectations of the childminder are communicated well to children, who actively use good manners.

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The provision is good

Children have great fun with puzzles. They demonstrate their developing manipulative and hand-to-eye coordination skills. They place pieces carefully, matching them up to complete pictures of animals they recognise. Children are able to identify lions, tigers, crocodiles, parrots and a hippopotamus. They have fun recreating the sounds the animals make. Children are keen to use their developing vocabulary. They listen to the childminder and repeat new words back. For example, while exploring different parts of a banana, they talk about the peel using descriptive words, such as 'squishy'. Children enjoy spending time outside on visits to the park, museum and other places of interest. The childminder extends these educational trips further by introducing children to public transport, which helps them to learn about the wider world around them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder's setting is safe and secure for children. She is attentive to their daily needs and provides good interaction during play and incidental learning opportunities. For example, when preparing for snack or lunch, children discuss with the childminder the importance of washing their hands and how to do this effectively. The childminder introduces mathematical language, as she encourages them to count pieces of fruit. n Children settle quickly because their care and learning needs are met well by the childminder. Before children start, the childminder takes time to obtain information relating to their home routine, interests and dislikes. This helps the childminder to plan the learning environment with resources that capture their imagination. This encourages children's participation in play and learning. n Progress checks for children aged between two and three years are completed with their parents. A copy is shared with the local health visitor. The childminder

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need to do better?

diligently monitors children's progress. This enables her to identify if any gaps in learning begin to emerge. As a result, children make good progress. n The childminder supports children's emerging speech and language skills. She

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8 December 2021 talks with them as they play, names objects and gives them choices about which direction their play takes. She waits patiently for children to make decisions and is good at providing repetition of words, so that these become familiar to the children. n Children are well supported to understand the diverse society they live in. They play with a broad selection of resources that help to introduce them to the idea of similarities and differences between people, customs and cultures. n The childminder helps children to learn how to manage their personal safety. For example, she talks with them about specific dangers which they remember. For example, when given grapes, children know to cut these lengthways so that they do not choke. While tidying up toys, they explain that if they do not do this, they may slip over. n Children are prepared well for their eventual move to school. They become

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need to do better?

confident in skills such as managing personal hygiene, putting on coats and shoes and interacting socially with others. n The childminder works hard to promote good day-to-day working relationships with parents. However, she agrees there is room to enhance this, in order to provide further support and information about child development. n The childminder does not yet have clear systems in place for working in partnership with staff at other early years settings children may attend.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a wealth of previous experience in managing safeguarding concerns. She applies this knowledge to her childminding practice. Attendance at ongoing training events and taking the time to learn about local issues help her to remain aware of concerns relevant to local residents and families using her service. The childminder demonstrates a very good understanding of wider safeguarding issues, including those linked to radicalisation. All records required for the safe day- to-day management of the setting are maintained well and kept securely.

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should:

n extend the good communication with parents, exploring ways to consistently share information with them about how they can support their child's learning and development at home n enhance partnership working with staff at other settings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557967 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10190087 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 1 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Clifton, Bedfordshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector had a learning discussion with the childminder about how she operates her setting. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity with the childminder, and they evaluated this together. n Children spoke about what they enjoy doing. n Parents sent information to the inspector which included their views of the childminder's practice. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including training certificates and evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household.

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Inspection activities

8 December 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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Inspection activities

8 December 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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