Childminder 105152

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 December 2016 2 October 2013

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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 effective systems in place that support the safe running of her service. She effectively records children's attendance, any accidents and existing injuries. This helps her to protect children's safety and well-being.  Children enjoy reading and listening to stories. Older children show their good reading skills as they read stories aloud to the younger children and the childminder. Younger children show how they are learning to spell as they listen to letter sounds and say what the word is. They are pleased with themselves when they get it correct.  The childminder uses her vegetable plot as an effective learning environment. Children help to sow seeds and tend for the growing vegetables. The childminder talks about how this encourages children to try new foods and helps them to understand about healthy eating.  The childminder uses turn-taking games to help children continue to learn about

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This provision is good

mathematics. She explains how it is alright for younger children to count the number of cards they have instead of pairs because if they divide the number by two they will know who has the most.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder uses discussions to seek the views of parents on the service she provides. However, she does not always evaluate and act on their ideas to help her improve her practice to the highest possible level.  The childminder exchanges some information with nurseries and schools children attend. However, she does not always exchange enough information to provide children with the best possible continuity of care.

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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

 evaluate and act on the views of parents more readily, in order to enhance the already good evaluation of practice  enhance the partnerships with other settings and schools children attend, in order to more effectively share information and promote even more continuity of care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed their involvement and enjoyment.  The inspector saw the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector looked at the evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding procedure.  The inspector spoke to and interacted with children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the childminder's self-evaluation and took this into account. She also looked at cards from parents and spoke to one on the day of the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder confidently follows appropriate child protection procedures, helping to protect children's welfare. She thoroughly reviews risks in the environment and on outings, reflecting on the needs of each child. The childminder evaluates most areas of her service by identifying what is working well and what she needs to improve. For example, she is currently considering her ongoing training needs, in order to improve her teaching skills and knowledge. The childminder helps to run toddler groups in the local area. During the times the childminder cares for younger children, she takes them to these groups to give them opportunities to meet with others. This also gives her opportunities to meet with other childminders and to share good practice and ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans interesting and fun activities for children. When they arrive from school, they are eager to see what activity the childminder has ready for them. They look with interest at the many resources set out on the table to make a snowman. The childminder encourages children to work together and help each other. Children find their own ways of making things happen. For example, they feel pouring rice from a jug into the snowman's body is a better way than doing it with a spoon. They engage in activities for sustained periods of time. Through discussions, the childminder demonstrates how when she cares for younger children she regularly observes their learning and shares this information with parents. She receives updates from them regarding children's development and what they are doing at home. The childminder uses this information to plan activities to complement children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very polite and welcoming to visitors to the childminder's home. They make sure there is room at the table for visitors to sit down and confidently talk about their day at school. Children thoroughly enjoy many outings with the childminder during school holidays. Children readily talk about these special days, showing how they stay in their memories. They enjoy treats in familiar cafes and visit woodlands to enjoy nature. The childminder is very aware of children's individual dietary needs and preferences. She ensures the food she provides is suitable. The childminder sits with children as they eat and talks to them about taste buds, explaining what these are and how they work to help children enjoy the different tastes of food. Parents speak highly of the childminder. They appreciate the consistent care she provides for their children over the years. The childminder ensures children have regular access to the outdoors. They enjoy playing in

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

the garden where they engage in physical play and have daily walks to and from school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 105152 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1063574 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Luton. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 5.30pm during school term times and from 7.30am until 5.30pm during school 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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