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

The childminder has developed an ambitious curriculum. She places a strong emphasis on children's personal and emotional development, ensuring that they develop their independence in preparation for school or the next steps in their education. The childminder is clear about what she wants children to learn and supports them in achieving these targets. For example, she supports children's developing independence by encouraging them to put on their own shoes. The childminder models expected behaviour and encourages good manners. Children know the routine well. They share resources, help with tasks and behave well.

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The provision is good

The childminder is dedicated to providing the best possible care and learning experiences for children. She completes careful assessments and monitors children's development closely. As a result, she knows the children well, understands their personalities and is aware of their interests and next steps. All children make good progress.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's spacious garden. They develop their dexterity and coordination as they become absorbed in filling and emptying containers. The childminder provides a language-rich environment. She talks to children as they play, teaching them the names of the insects they see in the garden. Children make good progress in developing their communication skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans well for transitions into her setting to support children's emotional well-being effectively. For instance, she has made a photobook of her home and family for settling children to take home and become familiar with the provision before they start. n The childminder is dedicated to supporting children to develop their confidence in preparation for the next stage in their education. For instance, she ensures that children have opportunities to visit local schools and take part in school role play. Emotional understanding is promoted through discussions about feelings and using cuddly toys that represent different emotions. This helps children recognise and express how they feel in a safe and supportive environment. n Children confidently find toys to play with and happily help to tidy up when requested to. The childminder helps children to manage their personal care needs, such as washing their hands independently. She ensures children's

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privacy and dignity are respected when changing their nappies. n Children develop good physical skills. The childminder supports children's small- muscle development through a range of activities, such as using tweezers and using cutlery at mealtimes, which helps them to develop their fine motor skills. Children demonstrate competence from an early age of being able to use these

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29 April 2025 tools. The childminder provides children with activities, such as yoga, to strengthen their core muscles. These prepare children well for learning to sit well as they grow older. n Although the childminder completes some effective risk assessments, she does not keep herself abreast of important health and safety information. For example, she is unaware of important safety alerts around the hazards to children from playing with water beads and cutting fruit to be compliant with published guidelines. However, despite this, risks to children are significantly mitigated due to the very high levels of supervision the childminder provides. The childminder removes hazards as soon as they are brought to her attention. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. Children eat well and develop healthy attitudes towards mealtimes. They learn and engage in regular hygiene routines. Parents report that their child's diet has broadened since they started

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need to do better?

attending the childminder's home and now includes a wider range of foods. n The childminder works effectively with parents to meet children's needs. She keeps parents well informed about their child's ongoing progress and care through daily feedback and regular written reports. Parents talk fondly of the close bonds their children have made with the childminder and highlight trips out into the local community as positive experiences for their children. n The childminder shares good practice with other childminders and has a positive relationship with her local authority. However, the childminder does not consistently reflect on her practice to establish a targeted programme of professional development to improve the provision for children further.

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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 undertake appropriate professional development opportunities to improve knowledge, particularly in relation to health and safety advice and alerts and to further enhance teaching skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2719710 Local authority Hillingdon Inspection number 10392491 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 4 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023. She lives in Pinner in the London Borough of Hillingdon. She operates weekdays, from 7.30am to 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers government funded places for childcare.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector completed a learning walk with the childminder and discussed what she wants the children to learn. n The inspector observed a range of activities and interactions between the childminder and the children to help evaluate the quality of education. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises.

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Inspection activities

29 April 2025 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

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