Childminder in Luton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 Not applicable

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 sets exceptionally high standards. She seeks out any new guidance and examples of excellent practice. She uses every bit of her knowledge and experience to inform her practice, and provide the highest level of childcare.  The childminder uses exemplary teaching methods. Her excellent support and modelling of good practice mean that her assistant also interacts exceptionally well with the children. The childminder plans a rich variety of activities that precisely reflect each child's needs. Consequently, children are highly motivated and show a great desire to learn. They are exceptionally well prepared for school.  The childminder's excellent monitoring identifies any gaps in children's learning and she acts swiftly to address these. Additional activities to encourage children's speech mean that this area has now significantly improved.  The childminder has excellent relationships with parents. She offers them a multitude

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This provision is outstanding

of opportunities to share updates on children's progress at home. She also supports them in extending their children's learning. For example, she lends resources that are specifically tailored to children's current developmental needs.  The childminder has a comprehensive knowledge of safeguarding procedures. She ensures that her assistant's knowledge is to the same standard. This means that they thoroughly consider every aspect of children's welfare and consistently promote this.  The childminder is highly motivated. She completes training and carries out her own detailed research. This has a positive effect on children. For example, she now ensures that every area of learning is promoted both inside and outside, thereby, creating exciting learning opportunities for all children.  Children gain an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles. They talk about oral hygiene and look at the sugar content in foods. On a visit to the dentist they learn how

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This provision is outstanding

to clean their teeth properly and then practise this at the childminder's home.

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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

 exploit the already very good opportunities for children to write during all parts of their daily play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's house and on a visit to the park.  The inspector talked with the childminder, her assistant and children present. She reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and evidence of the suitability of household members. She viewed the childminder's self- evaluation information and a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents, as given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder's attention to detail means that wherever children choose to play, their learning is promoted to the highest levels. As a result, all children make excellent progress. The childminder uses all resources exceptionally well. For example, children love making up stories about the colourful posters, thereby, developing their imagination and communication skills. Extremely well-planned activities offer children numerous opportunities to try new experiences and develop their creativity. For example, they cover the floor with paper and use paint, glitter and coloured sand to create patterns. Younger children particularly enjoy this activity, exploring texture as they use their hands and feet. The use of outdoor resources is excellent. The childminder has outdoor bags packed with exciting resources and children love choosing which to take. On a visit to the park, they use their favourite watering cans to water the flowers, excitedly noting the bees gathering

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who attend. This is outstanding

pollen. They eagerly participate in an exercise routine, laughing as they stretch and balance on one leg. They choose a patterned ball from the bag and decide to roll this to each other and take turns to describe why they like the ball.

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outstanding

The childminder works tirelessly to ensure that every aspect of her environment is safe and stimulating. She obtains a wealth of information from parents and shares this with her assistant so that they both fully understand children's needs. As a result, children have lovely relationships with both adults, and are exceptionally confident and enthusiastic. They are emotionally secure, approaching their daily play and new challenges with highly positive attitudes. This prepares them very well for the move to school. The childminder pays meticulous attention to fully involving children and they play an active role in their learning. They enjoy reviewing their assessment records and take pride in recognising their progress. They fondly remember past activities and these inspire them to plan new ones. Children gain an excellent awareness of safety issues. For example, they assess play equipment at the park before deciding whether it is an appropriate size for them.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder has an excellent knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She meticulously reviews her procedures to ensure that these support her in meeting all requirements. The childminder supports her assistant exceptionally well. Frequent supervision sessions are used to determine training needs. The childminder then supports the assistant in accessing training and in putting any new knowledge into practice. The childminder's partnership working with other childcare providers is exemplary. She visits them regularly and shares her assessments of children's progress. This enables them to work together to promote children's development to the optimum. The childminder's comprehensive evaluation of her work means she accurately identifies areas she can improve to an even greater extent. She has recognised the further potential to offer children even more opportunities to write and make marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY459173 Local authority Luton Inspection number 946673 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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