Childminder in Luton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 July 2015 16 March 2012

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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

 The childminder skilfully promotes young children's emerging language skills. She engages them in conversations throughout their play and models new words and phrases to them. Her gentle questioning encourages children to extend their own thinking and communication abilities.  The childminder is attentive to children's needs. She listens carefully to what they say and offers ideas to extend their play. For example, when children are playing with dough, she suggests that they add toy utensils and pretend food so that they can make a pretend meal. This maintains children's interests and gives them fresh ideas for their play.  Children are clearly comfortable and secure in the childminder's presence. They form trusting bonds with her, which supports their growing confidence. Children display good levels of well-being and are calm and well behaved in the childminder's home.  The childminder maintains a shared diary with parents and other settings that children

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This provision is good

attend. This good system of communication means that children benefit from a shared understanding and common approach to supporting their learning.  There is a broad range of resources and toys that children can choose from freely. This promotes their independence and allows them to develop their own ideas and creativity. Children learn to express their preferences by choosing what to do. This means that opportunities for children to lead their own learning are maximised.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always maximise training opportunities to update her good knowledge and practice, in order to promote the highest levels of teaching and learning.

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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

 strengthen her already good knowledge of early years practice, for example, by identifying further training opportunities to promote even higher standards of teaching and learning.

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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 spoken to on the day of the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She supports children's interests well and provides activities and resources that engage them for extended periods of time. This promotes their interest in learning and helps them to develop concentration and perseverance. Children develop their coordination as they thread beads and small hoops onto string. They learn about the natural world around them as they water the plants in the childminder's garden. They snuggle together happily to look at picture books with the childminder, discussing the images and turning the pages confidently. This fosters children's love and appreciation of books. Once children start attending her setting, the childminder carries out regular observations of their learning and development. She then uses these observations to track children's progress in learning and to identify their strengths and areas for development. The childminder shares

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who attend. This is good

this information with parents, ensuring that they are fully aware of their child's progress.

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good

Children's emotional well-being is effectively promoted because the childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment. She is caring and sensitive to children's individual needs. She prepares children well for their future move to pre-school and school by teaching them to recognise letters and to count. She also teaches children skills in self- care and independence, such as dressing themselves and taking turns with toys and resources. The childminder provides children with clear guidance and simple explanations. She uses praise and encouragement to develop their confidence and self-esteem. The childminder teaches children about the importance of hygiene practices as they wash their hands before snack time and after playing in the garden. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise each day as they play in the garden or visit the local play areas. Regular visits to local toddler groups help children to socialise and to have access to an even wider

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provision is good

The childminder undertakes some training to refresh her knowledge. For example, she attends the required safeguarding and first-aid courses and this leads to an increased knowledge of how to protect children and how to respond to accidents and emergencies. However, opportunities to complete further training are not always routinely sourced, in order to ensure that she is constantly improving her good practice. The childminder evaluates her setting through a self-evaluation form and feedback from parents and children. The childminder demonstrates a 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, she promotes children's safety at all times. Parents fully appreciate the quality of care that the childminder provides and comment on how their children love to attend.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 105092 Local authority Luton Inspection number 874708 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 16 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1987 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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