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 are very confident in the childminder's care. They demonstrate caring, secure relationships with her. Babies seek out the childminder when they need reassurance and are soothed by her cuddles and affection. As a result, they are ready to learn. Children demonstrate good behaviour at the childminder's. They are polite to visitors and follow the routines well.

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy the activities the childminder provides for them. They spend time concentrating on creating craftwork to their satisfaction. Older children use their hands to manipulate glue sticks and sprinkle sand on pictures. They persevere to peel stickers off a sticker sheet and place them in a specific space on their paper. This helps develop children's small-finger muscles.

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The provision is good

Children use their imaginations during their play. They devise dramatic stories about the small figures they play with. Figures fall off cranes and ponies have fun skateboarding. Children have opportunities to enjoy textures of real world items, such as seaweed and flour. Babies pay close attention while looking at pictures in books. They point and attempt to repeat the names of things they see. The childminder introduces new words for all children to hear, helping to extend their vocabulary.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her expertise in scientific knowledge effectively to give children experiences about the world around them. They spend a lot of time outdoors playing in forests and learning about wildlife and insects. This helps children to understand the importance of caring for the environment. n The childminder obtains a range of information about children when they first start attending her setting. She uses this information to build on experiences that will benefit children. She tracks their learning using developmental guidance and identifies when children need extra help. She also uses this information to consider children's next steps in learning. However, she does not always focus sharply on children's individual learning needs, when planning activities to help them make very good progress. n The childminder provides a range of interesting and stimulating activities and outings. She understands that children are frequently absorbing information and

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need to do better?

ensures that activities cover all areas of learning. The childminder plays with children and gives them new language to hear. However, at times she does not always allow older children time to think of their own ideas when answering questions. n The childminder helps children to learn about safety. She reminds them to hold the banister as they walk downstairs. While there is some building work being

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need to do better?

16 May 2022 completed, the childminder effectively ensures that the premises are safe for children. n The childminder helps children gain an understanding of healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy, nutritional meals. Children spend time outside climbing, running and exercising. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands at appropriate times, such as before eating. n Parents are very happy with the care and education children receive. They explain that the childminder provides their children with experiences that promote their overall well-being. They have seen their children flourish in her care. n The childminder evaluates her service effectively. She reflects on her practice and considers a range of ways to develop her knowledge. For example, she attends training courses, watches documentaries and reads literature. She asks children and parents how she can improve and acts on any suggestions

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need to do better?

n Partnership working with other providers is effective. The childminder exchanges information about the children in her care with other providers. This helps children receive consistent support for their needs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is committed to keeping the children in her care safe. She has strong safeguarding knowledge. She can identify the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the procedures to follow should she have a concern. If an allegation is made against herself or a household member, the childminder is clear about which agencies must be notified. There are suitable policies in place with the relevant agency information should she need to contact them. This helps ensure that children's needs will be met swiftly should any concerns arise.

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should:

n focus more sharply on children's individual learning needs when planning and implementing activities, so they make excellent progress n give children more time to think through their ideas and develop their thinking skills when asking questions.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557047 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10174916 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 17 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Leighton Buzzard. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for 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 viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including the suitability of household members. n The inspector reviewed written information from parents and took account their views. n Children communicated with the inspector during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

16 May 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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Inspection activities

16 May 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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