Lawes, Tanya

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy in the childminder's care. Her efforts to help children feel settled and at home ensure that their sense of well-being is assured. Children express themselves and are free to explore the toys and resources. They enjoy choosing the activities that interest them and show that they feel confident and in control of some aspects their day. Children eagerly involve the childminder in their play. They happily roll objects across the floor to her for her to return to them. Children smile and giggle as they do this.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and understand the boundaries set. The childminder has high, but realistic, expectations of what children can achieve. Children follow effective hygiene practices to help to ensure their good health. They have regular healthy meals and snacks to help to maintain their energy levels. Children help themselves to drinks from their own cups throughout the day, which keeps them hydrated. The childminder makes sure that she understands young children's routines so that she can follow these precisely. Due to changes required as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, the childminder started using more electronic communications with parents to ensure that they know as much as possible about their child's experiences.

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need to do better?

n The childminder describes an appropriate early years curriculum that helps children to build on what they know and can do. She concentrates on important independence skills and communication. The childminder helps children to develop a good vocabulary and understanding of words, to help them communicate their ideas, needs and feelings. n The childminder has taken appropriate steps to ensure children's physical safety. She liaises with parents to ensure that they are clear about the facilities she has at home and how she ensures that children get to play outside in the fresh air until her garden is ready for use. n The childminder works closely with other childminders in the local area to organise outings and outdoor learning experiences to extend children's understanding of the local community and the environment. Children particularly enjoy visits to the woods, where they collect items to explore and to use in their

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need to do better?

creative and messy play. n The childminder supports children to develop their mathematical skills. She includes mathematical language in the everyday activities. For example, when reading a story, the childminder counts the number of ducklings on the page, pointing to each one in turn as she says the number. Children copy her actions and show their growing understanding of the number sequence. n The childminder recognises the needs of younger children. From her reflections

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need to do better?

9 March 2022 on the changes she made to ensure children's safety during the COVID-19 pandemic, she reduced the number of resources available at any one time. As a consequence, she found that children have become more engaged in their play and are not overwhelmed by too large a choice of resources. She describes the importance of being flexible about plans for activities for very young children as they do not always concentrate for long periods and their abilities are very dependent on many factors. She makes sure that she has a limited but sufficient range of activities that can be quickly switched. n Parents appreciate the childminder's kindness and support. They express their satisfaction with the childminder's positive attitude to working in partnership to help children feel secure and to make very good progress. Parents are well informed about their children's daily experiences and the progress they are

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need to do better?

making in their learning and development. n The childminder is organised. She has attended the mandatory training and sought out some additional training to support her to better understand children's specific needs. The childminder has identified aspects to develop further but has yet to focus her professional development on expanding her knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of how children learn, to raise the quality of interaction to an even higher level.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of safeguarding. She explains the possible signs that children are at risk of harm, which shows that she has learned from training what to look out for. The childminder knows how, when and where to report any safeguarding concerns. She knows how to seek support to ensure that children are protected and get the help they need. She attends training regularly to make sure that she has the most up-to-date information about local and national procedures and policies.

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should:

n focus professional development on expanding knowledge to gain a deeper understanding of how children learn, to raise the quality of interaction to an even higher level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486521 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10230063 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 4 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 30 May 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Leighton Buzzard. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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 the evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the provision for children's learning is organised. The inspector observed activities indoors. n The inspector spoke to parents who use the setting and considered their views. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of household members.

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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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