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 settle very well and develop caring relationships with the childminder. They demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care as they snuggle in for a cuddle. The childminder consistently praises children, which enhances their sense of belonging and promotes their self-esteem. Children behave very well. They show curiosity, motivation to learn and positive attitudes to developing their skills. They confidently make their choice of play from a wide range of activities. Children learn the meaning of new words and use mathematical language to describe what is bigger or smaller, longer or shorter than their piece of fruit. They develop a love of books and listen intently to the story about 'William Worm', while recognising which way is left and right.

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The provision is good

Children learn about oral health and foods that help to maintain healthy bodies, teeth and gums. In role play, they become engrossed in preparing suitable fruits for a smoothie drink, following a 'recipe card'. They enjoy using a model set of teeth to practise their toothbrushing skills. Children develop a keen interest in the natural world. They eagerly complete daily checks of the wormeries to see the tunnels the worms have made through the sand and soil. They learn about the foods worms eat and why they are good for the environment.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. She gathers information from parents about what they already know and can do when they start. She uses this information and children's interests to help them learn through play. The childminder has high expectations of what she wants children to achieve. This ensures that children make good progress from their starting points. n The childminder takes the time to clearly explain things to children, such as what they are planning to do next. This helps their understanding, and they cooperatively prepare to move from their current activities on to other things, such as mealtimes or outside play. n Children develop their small-muscle control for writing. For example, they search for objects in the rice tray, using large tweezers to grip and transfer these into containers. The childminder helps children to explore early writing through making marks and patterns with crayons. They talk about the formation of a

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letter and the shape this makes in their sand play. n Children start to understand the meaning of numbers and learn to say numbers in order. During an activity, the childminder helps children to count out the number of bugs they find and to recognise their size and colour. She consistently helps children to count and recognise numbers throughout their day. n Children's speech and language are developing well. They enjoy singing familiar songs and rhymes and eagerly talk about the dressing-up outfit they will wear

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15 February 2022 and which musical instrument they will play to take part. They have fun in their physical exercise as they dance, wiggle and jump up and down to the music. n The childminder supports children's well-being and independence. Children learn to take care of their own personal needs and persevere at putting on their coats and shoes for outdoor play. They learn the importance of handwashing and how this helps to prevent spreading germs. The childminder teaches children about keeping themselves safe. For example, they check the outdoor area to make sure that there are no slippery areas after the rain. However, she does not give children enough opportunities to be more actively involved in helping to keep the play area safe to deepen their understanding. n The childminder reflects on her practice well. She has completed a range of courses to ensure that she keeps up to date with training opportunities. This has

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a good impact on the learning experiences she offers children. n The childminder has good relationships with parents. She keeps them informed about all aspects of her practice. They discuss children's achievements and interests, and the childminder provides parents with comprehensive details of what children have been learning. The childminder has shared some information with providers of other settings children attend when children first start with them. However, she has not always built a two-way flow of information about children's care and learning needs, to provide a consistent approach for children.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands her role and responsibilities to keep children safe and has a good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures. She regularly completes training to ensure that she is secure in the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder is also familiar with wider safeguarding issues, such as exposure to extremist views and behaviours. She reviews her policies and procedures to keep up to date with any changes. The childminder carries out daily safety checks to help to reduce hazards and minimise accidents.

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should:

n develop further the sharing of information about children's care and learning with other settings that children attend, to strengthen the consistency in the support children receive n enhance children's knowledge of how to keep themselves safe during play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552313 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10174192 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 5 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that children access and they discussed how she organises the premises to ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about how she plans the curriculum and learning experiences for children. n The inspector observed the childminder and children taking part in activities and assessed the impact on children's learning. The inspector and the childminder reflected on and evaluated the success of an activity for children. n The childminder showed the inspector a range of documentation, including evidence of suitability checks for adults living in the home and her first-aid

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certificate. n The inspector spoke with parents and took account of their views.

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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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