Childminder in Luton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 28 September 2016 5 November 2012

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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 remains committed to developing her practice. She uses her childcare qualification well and makes good use of any new knowledge she gains. She now offers children an increased variety of craft activities that supports the development of their creativity.  Children participate in interesting play opportunities that reflect their interests and are efficiently adapted to meet their individual needs. They show a keen interest and are enthusiastic about their play, approaching this with positive attitudes. This prepares them well for their future learning.  The childminder has improved her communication with parents and now supports them well in extending their children's learning. She provides written explanations of her planning and these include ideas that parents can work on at home with their children.  The childminder carefully checks children's progress and quickly addresses any weaker

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This provision is good

areas, in order to close gaps in learning. For example, she supports children in learning to work amicably together and share the resources.  Children develop a very practical understanding of diversity. They become aware of the local environment as they use facilities, such as the library and shops, and visit the zoo and a farm. This develops their curiosity and helps to inform their growing awareness of the differences in society.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not develop their early writing skills as much as possible as the childminder does not always fully extend these opportunities.  The childminder sometimes carries out simple tasks for children and so does not always promote their independence to the very best extent.

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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 that support children in developing their early writing skills  build on the daily opportunities that enable children to develop their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  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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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the process to report any concerns about children's welfare. She attends training and reads relevant newsletters, in order to keep up to date with this area of practice. The childminder has improved her communication with other childcare settings that children attend. She exchanges assessment information with them and is aware of their planning, in order to offer children additional activities that build on their learning. Improvements to her self-evaluation mean that the childminder reviews her work well and makes relevant changes. For example, children now access a wider variety of outdoor resources that offers them further learning opportunities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder carefully considers the environment and ensures that children have learning opportunities in all areas. For example, children plant herbs outdoors and enjoy feeling the different textures and noting the various scents. This contributes to the development of their exploratory skills. They begin to use mathematical language as they play with water, noting which containers hold the largest amounts and how much water is needed to tip the balance scale. The childminder makes good use of children's interests as a way of supporting their learning. Children's interest in musical instruments is extended as they explore these independently. The childminder then supports them in playing along with songs, extending this so that they march quickly and slowly in time to the beat. The childminder uses open questions as a way of encouraging children's speech and their ability to solve problems. For example, young children playing with a construction set

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

enjoy the challenge of finding appropriately shaped bricks to make model figures.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children feel secure and comfortable with the childminder as she works well with parents to make sure she understands each child's needs. The childminder talks sensitively with children about their behaviour and encourages them to be kind and caring towards each other. With the childminder's support, children readily persevere when they try new tasks or find things difficult. For example, young children learn to negotiate a low step while pushing toy buggies. This helps build their belief in their own abilities and develops the emotional stability children need when they start school. Children develop a practical understanding of how to keep their bodies healthy. During a spontaneous exercise session, they follow simple instructions as they stretch, crouch down, balance on one leg and jump.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress and are developing the essential skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children are confident and self-assured as they know that the childminder values their contributions and genuinely appreciates their company. They enjoy joining in with discussions, and with the childminder's sensitive support, they understand how to listen to others and express their own views and needs appropriately.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266066 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1059655 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She 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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