Childminder in Bedford

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 and confident. They benefit from the childminder's warm and caring manner, which helps them to feel secure. The childminder links with parents to find out about children's individual needs before they start. She uses the information to help children settle quickly. Children benefit from lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder. The childminder reminds children about having good manners and learning to share toys together. This helps children to develop good social skills.

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The provision is good

Children are learning to be independent. They are encouraged to choose their own fruit snack and helped to peel and cut as required. The childminder continues their learning by counting pieces of banana or segments of orange. The children are beginning to manage their own personal needs. They know to wash their hands before eating and are very skilful in feeding themselves. Children show an enjoyment of different sounds. They freely access a keyboard that allows them to play familiar songs, fast and slow, loud and quiet. They dance to the music they create, supported by the childminder who furthers their learning, helping to develop children's musical expression.

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n The childminder helps children develop their self-care and independence. Children wash their hands before meals and when they finish with an activity. Children are encouraged to put on and take off their own shoes. The childminder encourages the use of kitchen utensils, allowing the children to prepare their own fruit and vegetables for snack. Children willingly tidy up after themselves and enjoy completing small tasks. n The childminder uses daily routines to organise the day. She has good knowledge of her children and provides a range of activities. However, at times, the childminder does not plan her activities to suit all ages and stages of children present. This sometimes means that activities are too challenging for younger children, which limits their ability to join in. n Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model for the children in her care and has high expectations, making sure children understand the rules

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of the setting. Children use good manners, saying please and thank you. n Books are given a high value in the setting. Children enjoy looking at books and sharing stories. For example, the childminder uses books to develop children's learning and their language skills. She also uses them to support song time, using a shapes book to support the children as they learn 'Twinkle twinkle little star'. Furthermore, books are provided within the setting for children to always access. n The childminder provides children with daily opportunities for fresh air and

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5 September 2022 outdoor play. The garden is safe and inviting and has a variety of play equipment for the children to use. Children show good control and coordination when playing football. As a result, the children's physical control and agility progresses well. The childminder also encourages the children to play on the grass with bare feet, asking about 'how it feels to have grass through your toes'. n The childminder plans trips and outings to the local park and library to support children in their understanding of the world and their physical development skills. She also introduces them to 'people who help us', allowing the children to interact with the postman when he delivers the parcels. n The childminder interacts with children appropriately to promote conversation. She talks to children as they play, helping them to develop their language and communication skills. n The childminder has strong relationships with parents and carers. Parents speak

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positively about the childminder and the quality of care their children receive. This is reflected in their feedback. Parents also state they are happy with the daily updates and the good communication.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures that she refreshes her knowledge of safeguarding regularly and has completed designated safeguarding lead training. She has a good awareness of safeguarding issues and understands the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk from harm. The childminder understands correct reporting procedures, including the process she needs to follow in the event of an allegation being made against her or a family member. This includes notifying the relevant external agencies as quickly as possible.

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n review the organisation of activities to ensure that all children are able to take part and remain fully engaged and interested in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422904 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10074711 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 6 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Wootton, Bedfordshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She also offers weekend and overnight care. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She works with an assistant on a very occasional basis.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching, indoors and outdoors, throughout the inspection, and considered the impact this has on the children's learning. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss and understand how the early years provision is organised. The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder during the inspection about the views of parents and took account of their written feedback. n The childminder and the children spoke to the inspector at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's first-

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aid certificate and public liability insurance.

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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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