West, Karly

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive and make significant progress in the childminder's care. All children benefit from an inspirational curriculum created by the childminder, an her co- childminders. Children have access to a wealth of outdoor exploration and play experiences. These support children's confidence and knowledge of the natural world. In addition, children benefit from the childminder's highly skilful teaching. Her expert knowledge of child development means that children's knowledge and understanding are continually extended through quality interactions and individualised activities. As a result, children immerse themselves in the play activities and show high levels of engagement.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder builds strong foundations in children's early literacy development. The childminder uses books to support children's understanding of topics such as managing their emotions. Children recall their previous learning, and the childminder encourages discussions.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's behaviour is exceptional. They show the utmost respect for the childminder and receive the same level of respect from her. They actively listen and constantly use impressive manners. Children are kind to each other and enjoy playing and exploring activities together. Children show that they feel safe. This is partly due to the warm, nourishing relationships they enjoy with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and co-childminders promote an ethos of calm across their setting that supports children's learning extremely well. Children are relaxed and ready to engage in the many high-quality activities planned during the day. The childminder is an excellent role model, who has high expectations for children's behaviour. For example, she explains to children the importance of sharing toys with their friends so that everyone can play together. Children's behaviour and attitudes are exceptional. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) receive exceptional support. The childminder swiftly identifies when children may require additional support. Her knowledge of local services is excellent. The childminder collaborates with various professionals to tailor her teaching methods to ensure that all children achieve the best possible outcomes. The childminder works with professionals at other education settings to share SEND plans to ensure

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need to do better?

consistency in outcomes for children. n The childminder ensures that children's transitions into school are as seamless as possible. She works closely with teachers, sharing information that provides continuity for children's care and learning needs. n The childminder regularly evaluates practice. She focuses on the provision

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need to do better?

30 July 2025 offered and the learning experiences planned for children. She works closely with her co-childminders to review and adjust the provision to further enhance the quality of education on offer. They are all committed to enhancing their practice. The outside provision is frequently adapted to spark the interests of children. This includes the recent introduction of a large 'loose parts' area. n The childminder supports children expertly to understand their emotions and feelings. She provides good-quality books, so children are exposed to a variety of words to help them understand their emotions. Children begin the day by sharing how they feel on arrival. The childminder puts strategies into place which are used in feeder schools. This creates consistency for the oldest children and gives them the tools for future. Children build their emotional literacy and demonstrate they can recognise other people's feelings. The recent introduction

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of a 'calm corner' enables children to self-regulate. n The childminder knows her children exceptionally well. She accurately records their starting points and has recently developed the information she receives from parents. This is revisited regularly by the childminder and her co- childminders to ensure both activities and the environment support children's interests and next steps in learning. Children are extremely well prepared for school. n Parents praise the care their children receive in the childminder's setting. They know their children are very happy and safe in her care. They comment on the positive impact of the childminder's teaching, for example, on their children's language skills. Parents of children with SEND overwhelmingly praise the childminder. They talk of the awe-inspiring support they have received.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY557219 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 10411213 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 16 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and works in Eaton Bray. She works with two co-childminders and an assistant. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government funded early education places for children aged from nine months up to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector around her home and explained how she organises her curriculum. n he childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their early years curriculum. 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector through verbal feedback. n The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector looked at appropriate paperwork, including the childminder's valid first-aid certificate.

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Inspection activities

30 July 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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