Grubb, Hannah Elizabeth

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 feel secure and confident in the childminder's home, enjoying a welcoming and nurturing environment. This is because the childminder has built positive and warm relationships with the children and their families through her friendly and engaging conversations with them. Children develop confidence as they complete activities independently, supported by the childminder's appropriate guidance and teaching. For example, children enjoy a planting activity. They demonstrate scooping the soil, patting it down and pushing their seeds into pots to grow sunflowers or broad beans. This is because the childminder gives clear verbal instructions and models the planting process to ensure children can follow each step confidently.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a variety of play resources that reflect their interests, allowing them to explore independently and collaboratively. The childminder facilitates play- based learning, including games, such as hide and seek, which supports children's social development and problem-solving skills. Younger and older children learn and play cooperatively, ensuring everyone is included. This is because the childminder adapts activities to meet children's needs while fostering an inclusive and supportive environment.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a variety of activities and outings that foster exploration and curiosity. This is because the childminder wants to build children's confidence beyond the home environment, to ensure they feel comfortable in various settings, and engage with the world around them. The childminder takes children on regular visits to zoos, farms, nature walks and fairy walks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder aims to provide a child-led approach to learning while incorporating seasonal themes, such as mini beasts and sunflowers, to enrich children's experiences. n The childminder implements strategies to enhance children's communication and language development. She incorporates conversation, questioning, singing and turn-taking in her interactions with the children and in the interactions between the children. n The childminder uses an enthusiastic tone and expressive gestures to maintain children's engagement, encouraging movement and interaction. Children choose their favourite songs using visual prompts, which supports decision-making and language development. Children receive positive reinforcement, which builds self-esteem and encourages participation. When a child successfully follows a movement, the childminder praises them, making them smile proudly. n The childminder provides a range of opportunities to strengthen children's fine

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need to do better?

20 May 2025 and gross motor skills, including craft activities, outdoor walks, running, and access to the garden to encourage physical activity. n The childminder supports early literacy development. Older children are encouraged to write the initial sounds of their names, while younger children engage in mark-making to represent their names. This activity promotes confidence in pre-writing skills. n Children benefit from a stimulating and emotionally secure environment that supports their learning and development. However, at times the environment is disorderly with resources and children are not encouraged to learn to take responsibility for caring and looking after resources. n The childminder integrates books into daily routines, ensuring a variety of fiction and non-fiction texts are available. Books are used to reinforce learning concepts, encourage discussion, and foster an appreciation for stories.

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need to do better?

n Children benefit from cultural and educational experiences, including celebrations such as the King's coronation, visits to the crocodile farm, excursions to a splash park, and recognition of national bee day. n Children develop their understanding of different cultures and traditions by learning about key events including Diwali, Chinese New Year, Easter, and St. Patrick's Day, thereby fostering inclusivity and early cultural awareness. n The childminder actively supports children's toilet training, ensuring they are well prepared for the transition to pre-school. The childminder adopts a supportive and consistent approach to toilet training by aligning her methods with parental strategies, ensuring continuity, allowing adequate time, and encouraging regular toilet visits. n The childminder communicates effectively with parents through daily diaries, conversations, and photo updates, ensuring they feel informed and involved.

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need to do better?

Parents appreciate how updates provide insight into their child's daily activities, reinforcing their trust in the care provided. n The childminder actively seeks input from parents through questionnaires, providing families an opportunity to share their views and suggest improvements. This open communication approach strengthens partnerships with parents, ensuring that the care provided is responsive to individual family needs and expectations. Parents appreciate the childminder's approachability and willingness to discuss any concerns openly. Parents comment that they 'never feel rushed' when discussing their child's interests or needs. n Parents highly value the scrapbook put together by the childminder as a record of their child's experiences and learning. Parents note how looking through the scrapbook together allows their children to reflect on past activities, reinforcing their sense of achievement and progression.

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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 help children to foster a sense of responsibility for their resources and environment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557307 Local authority Bedford Inspection number 10388586 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 7 Date of previous inspection 18 July 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Great Denham. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder offers government funded early years education for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector completed a discussion about how the curriculum is organised and what the childminder intends children to learn while in her care. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.

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Inspection activities

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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