Childminder EY479171

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 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 has high expectations for children and understands how they learn through play. Children are very interested and motivated to explore the wide range of good quality resources that is easily available to them.  The childminder establishes positive and trusting partnerships with parents. She works very closely with them to ensure children's care and learning needs are met. The childminder is proactive in ensuring they receive frequent information to support their children's ongoing progress. For example, she provides children and parents with play items to continue children's developing skills at home.  The childminder makes very good use of the local environment to develop children's learning. For example, they enjoy visiting nearby parks and are taken on outings further afield, such as the zoo. This helps them to learn about the world around them.  The childminder has effective settling-in procedures to help children feel well supported

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This provision is good

with their move from home. She is very attentive to children's needs and they are treated as part of the childminder's family.  The childminder checks the quality of her provision. She shares ideas and good practice with her co-childminder. Together, they regularly review their policies and procedures, which are successfully implemented.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The identification of targeted professional development opportunities is not yet embedded to enhance the childminder's teaching skills and move the quality of the provision to the next level.

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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 programme of training and development to keep up to date with practice and enhance teaching skills to the highest levels.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and her co-childminder at appropriate times. She engaged in children's play and observed interactions taking place during the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and the suitability of all those living and working on the premises.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including children's learning records and policies and procedures.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of parents' views through questionnaires and documents provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands her responsibilities with regard to child protection. She has comprehensive and relevant documentation to refer to if necessary. She is fully aware of who to contact should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder shares all information with her co- childminder and monitors her work with children. The childminder makes regular and detailed checks of children's learning and development. This includes the progress check for children aged between two and three years. This helps her to plan effective next steps in their learning. The childminder shares these observations and assessments with parents. She has a close relationship with other providers where children attend and shares children's achievements with them.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy exploring the very well-resourced playroom and independently choose items that interest them. Their language is very well supported. For example, the childminder works closely with parents to ensure that she has a secure knowledge of words spoken in children's home languages. She gathers audio recordings of these so that she can be sure of the correct pronunciation. The childminder talks and listens attentively to children throughout their play. She introduces them to new words, which children copy. Children help themselves to chalks, crayons and pens to draw and colour pictures of their choice. This helps to support their early writing skills. Outdoors, children enjoy hunting for mini-beasts. They use containers with magnifying viewing tops to see these more closely. The childminder organises opportunities to support children's hand-to-eye coordination skills. For example, she provides baking and craft activities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they feel settled and secure with the attentive childminder. They follow good hygiene routines and understand how to keep themselves and others safe. For example, they know to hold onto the handrail when using the steps leading to the garden and not to push each other. Children are provided with plenty of opportunities for exercise and fresh air. The childminder effectively attends to children's needs. For example, she encourages healthy eating and good levels of independence. Children's behaviour is well managed. The childminder uses effective strategies to help children learn to take turns. For example, the introduction of a sand timer during their play has had a positive impact.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are very busy and engaged in their play. They concentrate on tasks, such as games to help them recognise numbers and the corresponding dots on dice. Children take part in regular story sessions. They are encouraged to choose play items, such as magic wands, to help them represent the story so that they are actively involved. Children enjoy looking at a wide range of books to help support their reading skills. Overall, children are making good progress, including those who speak English as an additional language. They are learning the key skills they need for their future learning, such as starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479171 Local authority Luton Inspection number 985452 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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. She lives in Luton and works alongside her co- childminder. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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