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 thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with their energetic and nurturing childminder. They demonstrate a deep sense of belonging, cuddling up to her for stories and giggling with delight at the games they play together. Children's interests are at the heart of the childminder's practice. She creates an exciting environment that is safe and stimulating for all children. The childminder explains how activities and resources meet the learning needs of children present. She confidently discusses how she would adapt them to support the learning of other children in her care. This deep knowledge of individual children ensures they all make good progress from their starting points.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She implements effective strategies to support children to take turns and play cooperatively. For example, children use timers to regulate the time they spend in popular activities. Children are involved in constructing the rules in the setting. These are displayed for them to refer to during the day. As a result of these well implemented strategies, children behave well and demonstrate good manners and polite behaviour.

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n Children are confident and demonstrate focus and determination during activities. The childminder ensures activities are suitably challenging and provides children with support and encouragement. For example, when children struggle to cut out shapes in a craft activity, the childminder is on hand to help. She completes demonstrations and offers immense praise for children's efforts and achievements. n The childminder encourages children to develop healthy lifestyles. Children understand the need to wash hands to get rid of germs before meals and snacks. They brush their teeth at the childminder's home and learn about the impact eating sugary foods can have on their oral hygiene. Children explore the benefits activity has on their physical and emotional well-being. They have access to outdoor play opportunities and engage in daily yoga sessions. n Children's safety and well-being is paramount. The childminder creates a

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learning environment that is secure and appropriate for all children that attend. She completes regular risk assessments of her home and when on trips out to various groups and parks. The childminder is aware of children's specific requirements, including allergens and dietary needs. Not only does she consider these when planning activities but supports children to do the same. For example, children select pictures of the foods they would like from their snack display. They understand which ones are safe for them to eat and those which they must avoid.

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30 May 2024 n The childminder establishes close working relationships with other settings that children attend. Information is shared well, and essential assessments are conducted together. This high-quality, collaborative approach supports children to benefit from consistent learning opportunities and make good progress from their starting points. n Children's mathematical learning is embedded in every aspect of the childminder's practice. Children are encouraged to identify shapes and numbers in the environment and confidently solve mathematical problems. However, the same exceptional focus is not always placed on children's language development. On occasion, the childminder does not correct children's mispronunciations and opportunities to explore new sounds and words are missed. n Relationships with parents are strong. Parents comment on the many wonderful learning opportunities the childminder provides in the home and when on trips

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out. They acknowledge how children look forward to attending. Parents greatly appreciate the support the childminder provides for the entire family. They comment on how her advice regarding subjects, such as potty training, enables them to further support children's progress at home. n The childminder diligently evaluates the care she provides. She makes well considered changes based on feedback from parents and advice from other professionals. The childminder ensures all aspects of her practice meet the needs of children and families. For example, she has established highly effective methods of monitoring children's progress. Her visual aids enable her to swiftly identify gaps in children's learning and share this information clearly with parents.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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n take every opportunity to enhance children's language and communication skills by raising the quality of teaching to the same high standard observed in all other areas of learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2654608 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10339433 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Langford. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides 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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector considered the views of parents by reviewing feedback letters. n The inspector looked at selection of relevant documents. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities and observed the quality of teaching. n The inspector and childminder completed a joint observation of an activity to assess the impact of her teaching on children's learning. n The inspector and childminder discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about the monitoring of learning and development in the setting and tracked the progress of children.

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Inspection activities

30 May 2024 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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30 May 2024 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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