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 enthusiastically take part in activities which they have selected independently. They are confident in the environment and are happy to leave the childminder to explore resources in other parts of the setting. Children show that they feel settled and safe as they make choices about the toys and resources they want to use in their play. The childminder is nurturing, calm and thoughtful, and children seek her out for comfort. Children behave well and have a good understanding of the expectations set by the childminder. She offers praise consistently to children and they take pride in showing her their achievements. This helps to build their self-esteem and confidence. Children talk about and express their emotions. Where children speak English as an additional language (EAL), the childminder shares books about kindness to begin to introduce emotive words into their vocabulary.

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The provision is good

The childminder supports children to achieve well. For instance, she helps them to develop their early writing skills. Children use cornflour to create big movements with their arms as they move it around the tray. Later, they use their fingers to make different shapes, including letters and numbers. The childminder explains the activity to the children and offers ideas on different marks to make.

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's communication and language well. She is knowledgeable about supporting children with EAL. The childminder talks to children and uses appropriate words and questioning to suit their individual learning levels. This helps to support children's language development. In addition, the childminder further promotes children's language and understanding as she narrates what is happening during activities. n The childminder encourages children to develop a love of books and they are confident to select books to read independently. Children enjoy talking about the pictures on the cover and thinking about what the book may be about. They enjoy listening to the story as the childminder uses different speech tones and facial expressions to make the story come alive. n Children direct their learning independently and enjoy making choices. The childminder carefully observes their progress to identify achievements or gaps in

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their learning. She follows the children's interests and makes toys and resources available to support these. However, the childminder does not consistently plan activities that engage children for long periods of time. n The childminder introduces a wide variety of mathematical concepts into children's daily learning. Children talk about the weight of ingredients as they measure them to make play dough. The childminder encourages them to count everyday objects as they play. While looking at books, the children point at

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31 March 2022 numbers and begin to make links between the written number and the pictorial symbols they can see. n Children's physical development is promoted well. They learn to ride bikes and scooters, developing increasing control over these wheeled toys. Out in the wider community, children enjoy visiting a range of play parks. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks, talking with children in order to promote healthy lifestyles. She discusses oral health and engages with children through a range of activities. This helps to support children to understand the importance of looking after their teeth. n The childminder understands the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children's social development. She encourages them to play alongside each other and helps them to develop skills, such as taking turns and sharing. The childminder makes good use of groups in the local community. This encourages

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children to socialise with other adults and children, helping to prepare them for the future. n Parents are very appreciative of the care the childminder provides. They comment on how their children enjoy coming to her setting, and are pleased with the progress their children are making. Parents like the daily communication they receive and appreciate any offers of support. They say they can see the improvement in their children's confidence and social skills. n The childminder understands that training is key to ensuring her teaching and learning remain at a high level. She completes regular training and uses this to enhance her practice.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the process for reporting any concerns she may have. She actively seeks to develop her knowledge of safeguarding and completes regular training to ensure her knowledge is kept up to date. The childminder ensures the ongoing suitability of all adults in her household and understands the process for reporting any allegations. She completes regular risk assessments to ensure the children are kept safe in her care.

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should:

n build on existing good teaching to ensure children are supported to develop concentration and engage at activities for longer periods of time, to fully extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2530848 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10208456 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019 and lives in Sandy, Bedfordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 evaluations of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together of all the areas of the setting and discussed the curriculum and what the childminder wants children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this was having on children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at information from the parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all persons over 16 years living in the

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Inspection activities

31 March 2022 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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31 March 2022 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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