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

The childminder and her co-childminder provide a welcoming environment for all families, where children are happy and settled. Parents are extremely pleased with the care provided at the setting and describe it as a caring and nurturing environment. Children develop good relationships with the childminder and enjoy attending each day. The childminder provides families with visits to the setting when they start, to support children through the transition process. She prioritises relationships and attachments to ensure children feel safe and secure and are ready to learn. This supports children to gain confidence in the setting, allowing them to join in group activities, share their ideas and make friends.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. They are kind to each other, talk about their ideas, share resources and listen to each other, demonstrating excellent social skills. Children enjoy taking part in activities and are eager to join in. They demonstrate high levels of engagement and concentration throughout their learning, supported by the childminder's enthusiastic approach.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans the curriculum based on a range of topics, and the interests of the children in her care. She uses these to teach children new skills and knowledge and to generally extend what they already know and enjoy. Therefore, children demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning. They are eager to join in, listen carefully to instructions and demonstrate high levels of concentration throughout.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides exciting experiences for children. She links new ideas with previous learning to help children understand and remember new information. Children thoroughly enjoy watching the caterpillars grow at the setting. They point out how many legs they have and recall past learning to enable them to talk about the lifecycle process. n The childminder knows children well. She observes children's learning to find out what they already know and can do and plans appropriate next steps to support children's learning even further. Children who speak English as an additional language learn new words quickly. They develop a good understanding of the English language that enables them to listen and follow instructions. Children enjoy singing and they join in with group games as they continue to grow their understanding and speaking skills. n The childminder provides exciting activities that spark children's interest and

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curiosity. Children are excited to watch and explore the solar-powered fountain in the water tray. When the clouds move and the fountain is shaded, the childminder moves the tray so that children can continue to investigate.

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need to do better?

26 June 2024 However, she does not ask questions or promote children's critical thinking, to support their understanding further. n Children learn new skills, such as spatial awareness and climbing obstacles. The childminder plans clear next steps for all children and provides learning opportunities to promote these. For example, children learn to kick and throw a ball, which strengthens their gross motor skills even further and demonstrates good progress in their learning. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to access information technology equipment and use the internet. She ensures all electronic devices have security measures in place and always supervises children. However, the childminder does yet teach children about how to keep themselves safe online. n The childminder provides weekly music sessions for children at the setting to support their communication and language development. Children look forward

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to the music teacher arriving and are eager to get started. The childminder supports younger children to listen and follow instructions which helps them to remain engaged, and focused on their learning. Children learn a range of new songs, dance to the music and look forward to the bubbles at the end of the session. n The childminder teaches children about a range of festivals and religious events. Children enjoy celebrating in different ways and learn about other people's beliefs across the world. The childminder values every child and introduces ways to incorporate their religions and languages into the setting to help them feel special. She learns new words in different languages so she is able to communicate to children in their home language. This helps them to develop a sense of belonging and feel valued.

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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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should:

n find effective ways to help children develop their critical thinking skills further n promote children's awareness of how to keep themselves safe online.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY549755 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10351725 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 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 10 October 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Bedford. She works with a co- childminder, who is her mother. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and her co-childminder joined the inspector on a learning walk and talked to the inspector about their curriculum and what they want their children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

26 June 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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