Childminder 105140

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2015 3 February 2011

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not complete the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. Consequently, parents are not provided with a short, written summary of children's development in the prime areas of learning.  Accurate assessment and the consistent identification of children's next steps in learning are not yet embedded in practice. This means that planned activities do not always offer children appropriate challenge.  The childminder does not link her assessments of children's progress to age-related expectations. This means that she has a limited overview of children's progress over time.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder is kind and caring. Her interactions with children are encouraging and supportive and she offers lots of praise. This promotes children's self-esteem and well- being.  Partnerships with parents are positive and the childminder works flexibly with them to meet their needs. Regular communication promotes continuity of care for children.  The childminder attends regular safeguarding training. She has a suitable knowledge of safeguarding procedures and of the steps to take in the event of a concern about a child's welfare.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 put procedures in place to complete the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, in order to provide parents with a short, written summary of their development in the prime areas of learning  ensure that knowledge of the observation and assessment process is developed in order to better understand children's individual levels of achievement and identify their interests and learning styles, and use this information to accurately plan for the next steps in their learning and development.

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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 current systems of monitoring children's progress by linking them more precisely to age-related expectations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and discussed them with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as provided through written questionnaires and feedback.  The inspector examined a selection of information and documentation relating to the evidence of suitability of adults and children's safeguarding, welfare and developmental progress.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's evidence of self-evaluation.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder has a sufficient knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She plans activities that generally support children in their learning and their preparation for pre- school and school. Activities adequately cover the seven areas of learning. Planned activities generally support children's interests. For example, children enjoy exploring sensory play, as shallow trays are filled with dried cereal and pasta. The childminder undertakes observations of children as they play and has a sound knowledge of their likes and dislikes. However, information gained from observing children is not used consistently to better understand children's individual level of achievement and to plan accurately for their next steps in learning. Consequently, planned activities do not always offer challenge or maximise children's learning. In addition, the childminder does not link her assessments of children's progress to age-related expectations. This means that her monitoring of

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requires improvement

The childminder provides a suitable range of well-maintained toys and resources. Children follow their interests by choosing from role-play equipment, dressing-up clothes, puzzles and construction toys. This promotes their independence and their ability to lead their own learning. The childminder offers a flexible settling-in procedure. Children visit with their parents initially, so that they become accustomed to the childminder and her home with a familiar adult around. This promotes their confidence in a new situation and helps them to settle easily. The childminder provides children with a wide range of healthy snacks and meals. Children feed themselves independently and wash their hands before and after eating. This promotes their self-care skills and their knowledge of good hygiene practices. The childminder promotes children's health and physical development by taking them to local parks and play areas, where they have opportunities to exercise and play in the fresh

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requires improvement

air. She also takes children to toddler groups where they can socialise with a larger group of children and access to a wider range of play opportunities.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder is not completing the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years, as required. This means that parents do not receive a written summary of their child's progress in the prime areas of learning. The childminder carries out risk assessments to identify potential hazards and to put procedures in place to protect children. Additionally, checks to determine the suitability of all adults living in the family home have been undertaken. This means that only suitable adults have access to the children. The childminder completes statutory training and receives updates from a professional association. She completes a self-evaluation form and invites feedback from parents and children. Parents are complimentary about the quality of care that their children receive from the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 105140 Local authority Luton Inspection number 874711 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1997 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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