Childminder EY473616

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2016 Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Children feel happy and secure in the childminder's care. They understand and follow the rules the childminder has, such as sharing and tidying away their resources. The childminder praises children for their good behaviour and achievements, helping them to feel proud and confident.  The childminder accurately monitors and tracks children's progress. Effective two-way communication with staff from other settings that children also attend helps the childminder continue to extend children's learning.  Teaching is good. The confident childminder uses a wide variety of methods to support children's learning. She encourages children to compare size and to sort colours as they fill containers when playing with water.  The childminder understands that children learn in a variety of ways. She takes children to different groups, helping them to develop their skills, take turns and negotiate with other children.

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good relationship with parents. She uses a range of ways to explain what their children have been doing each day. Parents and children share news from home with the childminder, helping her to build upon their new skills and achievements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of every opportunity to encourage children to make predictions and solve problems in their own time.

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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

 encourage children to solve problems and make predictions while they play and explore.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home. She spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector and childminder discussed the quality of teaching and the impact it has on children's learning.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members. She looked at a range of other documents, including the safeguarding procedures and self-evaluation records.  The inspector looked at children's assessments and records, and discussed how the childminder plans for children's learning.  The inspector took into account the views of parents as documented in questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to protect children and to whom she should report any concerns about children's welfare. She regularly checks her home and garden for any hazards and removes or reduces them, helping to keep children safe from harm. The childminder effectively evaluates the quality of care and education she provides. She seeks the opinions of parents, children and other professionals to help her adapt and improve her practice. The childminder values her own professional development to extend her already good understanding and knowledge. She attends training courses that are relevant to the children in her care, such as focusing on the needs of two-year-olds. This helps the childminder provide high-quality care and education.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy selecting the toys and equipment that interest them. From an early age, they safely learn how to use scissors. Children confidently cut large sheets of paper before they create artwork by sticking shapes and ribbons onto it. The childminder regularly identifies the next steps in children's learning. She uses this information to help her plan activities that support children's continued progress. The childminder confidently teaches children as they undertake both adult-led or self-chosen investigations and activities. Children enjoy singing favourite songs and rhymes with the childminder. They name numbers and use simple mathematics. There are times, however, when the childminder is a little too eager to help children. She does not always give them sufficient time to think through what will happen next or how they could solve problems for themselves.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Before children start in her care, the childminder gathers information from parents about their child's daily routines, likes and dislikes. This helps her to ensure key routines, such as sleep times and potty training, are consistently followed. The childminder provides nutritious meals and snacks for children. They enthusiastically help her to peel apples as they talk about different kinds of foods. The childminder encourages children to play and exercise in the fresh air. Children enjoy regular trips to the park where they climb and run to help support their physical development. The childminder encourages children to make choices. This helps them to feel valued. Children begin to understand that everyone is different, helping them respect others while they play and learn together.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. The childminder successfully supports children to become confident, independent learners. She understands the skills that will help children when they begin to attend other settings. The childminder effectively teaches children, so that when the time comes they are ready to move on to nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY473616 Local authority Luton Inspection number 979048 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 8.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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