Childminder EY475610

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 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

 The childminder continues to develop her practice. She completes further training and uses her childcare qualification well to underpin all areas of her work. She uses her knowledge of how children learn to adapt her teaching techniques to suit each child and so promote their development.  The childminder's practical assessment and planning procedures support her in offering children a wide variety of activities that is based on their interests and developmental needs. Children are excited and inquisitive, showing positive attitudes to their play. This supports their learning and prepares them well for school.  The childminder supports parents well in building on their children's learning. She offers them ideas for activities to try at home, lending them practical resources to support these.  The childminder regularly summarises children's progress. She quickly notes any weaker areas in their learning and addresses these. For example, additional resources,

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This provision is good

activities and discussions support younger children in developing their speech.  Children enjoy many opportunities to talk about their beliefs and customs. They regularly use local facilities, such as parks and the library. Opportunities such as these support them in appreciating differences and in developing an interest in their community and wider society.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to support children in fully developing their skills in solving problems as they play.  The childminder does not consistently offer as many learning opportunities outside, in order to fully extend the development of those children who learn better in an outdoor environment.

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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 opportunities for children to think critically and solve problems during activities and discussions  enhance the use of the outdoor area to offer children who prefer to learn outside further play and learning opportunities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. She talked with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector talked with the childminder about how she supervises her assistant.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and evidence of the suitability of household members and the assistant. 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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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the legal requirements and consistently meets these. For example, she has all required parental agreements in place. She supervises her assistant well, supporting her in developing her practice. The childminder works well with other childcare settings. She ensures that she is aware of their activity planning and offers children activities that enable them to build on what they have been learning. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly refreshes her training in order to keep up to date with this area. She sets high standards for her work and conscientiously reviews this in order to make improvements.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities well and gently reinforces children's learning. For example, children enjoy exploring gingerbread dough. The childminder extends their play by offering them further resources, such as shaped cutters and safety scissors. Children are captivated when they learn to sprinkle flour onto the dough. They then go on to read an associated story. The childminder skilfully maintains their attention by using props that represent the characters in the book. Activities such as these encourage children to explore and help to develop their smaller hand muscles and their enjoyment of reading. However, the childminder does not always extend children's opportunities to develop their critical-thinking skills as much as possible during adult-led activities. The childminder makes resources that link to children's developmental stages. This is one of the ways in which she promotes their learning as they play. For example, children enjoy exploring

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

sensory bottles, eagerly turning these over and laughing as they anticipate the movement of the glitter and sparkly shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents so that she builds a good understanding of children's needs. She ensures that these are met each day and readily adapts her routines so that children feel settled. Children quickly build secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant. They respond to the calm environment and learn to share and show consideration for others. The childminder recognises children's efforts and talks with them about their progress. This enables them to understand how they are learning and builds their self-esteem and confidence. In turn, this aids children in developing the positive emotional attitudes that support them when they start school. Children gain a practical understanding of healthy lifestyles. They discuss how different foods benefit their bodies and then help to choose appropriate items for snacks and meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. They develop the essential skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children are self-assured because they know their contributions are valued by the childminder. They eagerly join in with discussions. The childminder carefully repeats words and offers additional activities so that children who speak English as an additional language quickly become confident in communicating and expressing themselves appropriately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475610 Local authority Luton Inspection number 968561 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Luton. She operates during term time only from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2. She is able to provide funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant on a part-time basis.

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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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