Childminder in Luton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 March 2015 12 September 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 Teaching is good because the childminder provides opportunities for children to explore their interests for extended periods of time. At these times, the childminder skilfully supports children's learning by modelling language and providing them with new words and ideas. As a result, children remain engaged in their activities and demonstrate enthusiasm and perseverance.  The childminder is warm and affectionate with the children. They confidently approach her for help or for cuddles. It is clear that they have established warm and trusting relationships with her and their behaviour is good.  Partnerships with parents are good. In particular, the childminder works closely with parents to meet children's needs with regard to the requirements of their religion or culture. This promotes children's well-being, as the childminder takes practical steps to accommodate each child's individual background.

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This provision is good

 Children learn about the importance of healthy eating as they grow their own vegetables in the childminder's garden. They then wash and prepare the vegetables for cooking and eating. This promotes children's understanding of the natural world and gives them practical ways to achieve a healthy diet.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding about how to keep children safe in her care. She knows how to report any safeguarding issues and where she can access extra support if she needs to.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 There are fewer opportunities for children to learn about the occupations of people in the community through role play activities.  There is scope to enhance the use of the garden, so that children are consistently offered learning opportunities in all areas across the year.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 extend further the good provision of children's activities by including more role play opportunities for children to learn about the occupations of people in the community  enhance the range of activities and experiences in the garden to further support children's development across all areas of their learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as provided through written questionnaires and feedback.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation, and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

Children's enthusiasm for learning and the levels at which they succeed are enhanced by the childminder. She has a good understanding of how to engage and capture their interest to help them learn through play. Teaching is strong as the childminder skilfully intervenes to extend children's learning during child-selected activities. For example, when children play with their dolls, she shows them how to look after them by pretending to bathe them and brush their teeth. She also teaches children about number, colour and size, as they find the correctly sized clothes to dress each doll. The childminder fosters the children's love and appreciation of books, by providing a broad range for them to access and enjoy. This effectively promotes their literacy skills and prepares them well for the next stage of learning. Children have opportunities to dress up as imaginative figures, such as fairies and pirates. However, there are fewer opportunities for children to engage

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who attend. This is good

in role play activities in order to learn about the occupations of people in the community.

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good

The childminder provides nutritious, home-cooked meals and snacks for the children. These are attractively presented, to encourage children to try new foods. The childminder provides a range of well-maintained, age-appropriate toys. Children learn about good hygiene practices as they use tissues to wipe their noses and wash their hands after using the toilet. The childminder works effectively alongside other settings that children attend. She obtains parental permission to share information with relevant professionals, so that children's learning and care are well supported. The childminder places a strong emphasis on helping children to become independent in preparation for pre-school and school. She ensures that children have the practical skills they need, such as, being able to dress themselves, put on their own shoes and feed themselves at lunchtime. This means that children can approach their new settings with confidence, because they can manage their

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provision is good

The childminder carries out regular observations of children's learning and development and keeps good records of their achievements. She uses this information to plan activities and experiences that will further support children's progress. As a result, children make good progress in line with age-related expectations. The childminder plans a good balance of adult-led and child-initiated activities within her home. However, at times there are fewer opportunities for children to engage in activities across all areas of learning while playing in the garden. Consequently, learning opportunities are not always as fully maximised as at other times. The childminder works closely with parents. Information about the children is shared daily, both verbally and through the use of her communication diary. As a result, parents are well-informed about their children's progress and know how to support their learning at home. The childminder attends ongoing

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provision is good

training and networks with other professionals to update her knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419191 Local authority Luton Inspection number 851983 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 12 September 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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