Childminder in Luton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 May 2015 9 August 2011

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder demonstrates excellent teaching skills. She uses an extremely wide range of teaching techniques, such as modelling language, explaining, exploring ideas and open-ended questioning, in order to give each child a highly individualised learning experience. As a result, children are enthusiastic about their learning and make rapid progress.  The well-qualified childminder knows when it is appropriate to intervene in children's play. For example, when children explore shaped bricks and mirrors, she offers new words, such as 'reflection'. This effectively and sensitively extends children's knowledge and understanding without interrupting their play.  The childminder provides an excellent range of accessible resources and equipment, both indoors and outdoors. This offers a highly stimulating and rich learning environment for the children. As a result, children have extensive opportunities to

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This provision is outstanding

explore, investigate and become active learners.  The childminder demonstrates a very secure understanding of how to safeguard children in her home. She implements a range of robust policies and procedures with regard to safeguarding and promoting children's well-being. As a result, children's safety is effectively promoted at all times.  Parents are highly complimentary about the quality of service that the childminder provides, commenting on the stimulating environment that she maintains and on the rapid progress that their children make.  The childminder is highly motivated and continually seeks out new ideas and activities to build on children's interests and extend their learning experiences. This means children are eager and enthusiastic about all aspects of learning. The development of these positive attitudes is an excellent preparation for future learning at pre-school and school.

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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 the very good planning of activities by involving children in decisions and choices about which resources are provided and how they are used.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and 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.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation form.

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who attend. This is outstanding

Children's language and communication skills are extremely well promoted, as the childminder engages in discussion with them constantly. She provides attractive resources and games to promote children's language and literacy development. For example, she has made sets of props and resources to accompany familiar stories. This is a highly effective way to encourage the development of children's language and communication skills. The childminder carries out frequent observations of children's achievements and keeps exceptionally detailed records of children's development. This means that she knows children's stages of development extremely well and plans accurately for their next steps in learning. However, there is scope to promote children's decision-making skills even further by actively involving them in choices about their planned activities and which resources are used.

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outstanding

Highly effective settling-in practices form the basis of excellent partnerships with parents and contribute significantly to the childminder's extensive knowledge of children's individual needs. At this time, parents complete an 'all about me' form about their child and discuss their individual care needs, including dietary and medical requirements. The childminder then incorporates these individual needs into her day-to-day planning. Consequently, children's well-being is extremely well promoted from the start. The childminder keeps parents exceptionally well-informed about children's activities and care needs through a detailed daily diary and through electronic means. The childminder encourages children's independence at every opportunity. For example, children tidy away their toys before moving on to new activities, use the toilet and washing facilities by themselves and feed themselves independently. Children demonstrate a very strong sense

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outstanding

of security and are highly confident and self-assured in the setting. The childminder's home is a warm, welcoming and extremely enabling environment. Children develop an understanding of the importance of physical exercise as they play in the spacious, well- resourced garden each day and visit local play areas.

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provision is outstanding

Excellent self-evaluation is in place, which identifies consistent developments that continue to improve the quality of the childminding service. The childminder has fully addressed the recommendations from her previous inspection. Relationships with other settings that children attend are extremely positive. The childminder finds out from staff what children are learning and she plans further activities to enhance their progress. This is a highly effective way to provide continuity of learning for children. The childminder attends regular training to update her knowledge and skills. She incorporates this new knowledge into her day-to-day practice. For example, she has assembled several baskets of natural objects in order to enhance younger children's exploratory play. This contributes towards them becoming extremely active learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY416667 Local authority Luton Inspection number 851751 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 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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