Chrusciak, Anna Sharon

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in the care of the childminder. They enthusiastically embrace the experiences, activities and resources they encounter, contributing to their rapid progress. From a very young age, children demonstrate their determination to do things for themselves. They work out how to put their socks on and quickly recognise when they have put their boots on the wrong feet. Without prompting, they swap their boots over and smile with satisfaction when they succeed. This contributes to children's growing confidence and strengthens their ability to solve problems.

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The provision is outstanding

Children listen to the childminder. As they grow, their simple answers to the questions they are asked develop into complex explanations. They accurately introduce the array of new words into their rapidly developing vocabulary, which the childminder exposes them to during conversations, through songs and the stories. This helps children become articulate, confident individuals.

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The provision is outstanding

Very young children have endless opportunities to practise new skills they learn. Their curiosity and fascination for actions, such as posting, enclosing and rotating objects is satisfied through the carefully selected resources, both inside and in the garden. This helps children develop a deep understanding about how things work in the world around them, building on what they already know and understand, at a pace they control.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses her extensive experience and knowledge to successfully support children's learning. She uses accurate and detailed assessment to help her plan an exciting environment, enabling children to flourish. The childminder confidently identifies when to encourage children through her own teaching and when to step back, allowing children to experiment and explore in an uninterrupted way. As a result, children quickly develop the skills they need to effectively learn alone and with others. n Children behave exceptionally well. They have a strong desire to help the childminder tidy up and to join in. They have a positive attitude to all they do, with the gentle encouragement of the childminder. When out walking, children quickly learn how to keep themselves safe near roads and in the woods. This contributes to their developing independence in an age-appropriate way. n Partnerships with parents are extremely strong. The childminder effectively

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need to do better?

gathers information from parents, which helps her plan how to care for and teach children in the best possible way. She is keen to provide new and exciting experiences that children may not have previously had, and builds on the experiences children have at home. This helps to support children's rapid

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need to do better?

3 April 2023 development. n The childminder has a strong desire to continually improve and adapt the very high quality care and education she already provides. She finds additional training courses that relate to the children in her care. The childminder researches different aspects of her provision, helping to support her desire to consolidate her knowledge. As a result, the childminder has highly relevant purposes for all the activities, resources and experiences she exposes children to. This contributes to the learning that children embrace. n Parents report their deep satisfaction and appreciation for the childminder. They write about her caring and approachable nature, making them feel part of a supportive family community. They describe the positive progress their children make and feel the relationships they develop with the childminder are valued. Parental views are reflected in the length of time children stay with the

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childminder. This includes the desire for their other children to be cared for by the childminder too. n Children build on what they know and understand in a variety of highly effective ways. For example, the childminder uses photographs from outings and activities to make into small books. Children's little hands easily hold the books. They turn the pages and talk about where they went and what they did. This helps to trigger new activities that extend children's learning even more. n Children rapidly develop a love for books and stories. The childminder introduces props to help tell familiar stories, helping to make memorable and enjoyable experiences. For example, the childminder provides opportunities for children to develop simple mathematical knowledge, such as concepts of size and quantity, through their enthusiasm towards physical participation of storytelling.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder finds highly relevant training courses and information, which helps to refresh and expand her already strong knowledge and understanding around child protection and wider safeguarding issues. This contributes to her confidence to identify, record and report any concerns she might have about children's well- being. The childminder has completed training for a variety of aspects of child protection and safeguarding that are relevant in the local area. This helps her remain vigilant to identify possible signs that children and their families may need additional support or protection.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489094 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10276461 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 12 Date of previous inspection 17 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Shefford. She operates all year round, from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She is able to provide funded early education for two-, 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 this into account in her evaluation of the provision. n The childminder described how she plans and delivers her curriculum and the impact it has on children's learning. n The inspector observed activities inside and in the garden. She spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The childminder and inspector had a discussion about the quality of education that children receive. The inspector assessed the impact this has on children's progress. n The inspector read letters and testimonials written by parents. She took their views into account.

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Inspection activities

3 April 2023 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

3 April 2023 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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