Wasik, Monika

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 January 2017 12 September 2016

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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 reviewed all areas of her work and completed a range of training. She has worked hard with her assistant to ensure that any changes they make are sustainable. This positive approach has made a significant contribution to considerably improving their practice since her last inspection.  The childminder has successfully put her new knowledge into daily use and now uses effective teaching methods. Her accurate assessments and practical planning mean that she now offers children interesting activities that support their development.  Children participate in meaningful activities that support them in appreciating diversity in the wider world. For example, they enjoy examining the world map displayed at child height. They talk about the different countries, climates and cultures.  The childminder promotes children's physical development and their understanding of healthy practices. As they help prepare the snack, they talk with the childminder about

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This provision is good

how each fruit contains different vitamins and the importance of eating a balanced range of foods.  The childminder supports parents well in extending their children's learning. For example, she provides practical information about each child's next developmental steps, along with ideas for simple activities to try at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to support children in fully expressing their ideas and developing their creativity.  The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities that support them in making marks and developing their early writing skills.

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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

 enhance the opportunities that support children in expressing their ideas and developing their creativity  extend the opportunities that support children in making marks and developing their early writing skills.

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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 reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She 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 discussed the childminder's self-evaluation information and viewed a range of 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 has ensured that all actions from the previous inspection have been successfully addressed. All assessments and progress reviews now accurately reflect children's abilities and needs. The childminder now monitors children's progress well and takes swift action to address any weaker areas. She supervises her assistant well and now ensures that they both take up every opportunity to develop their practice. For example, they complete training and attend meetings with other childcare professionals. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistant regularly refresh their knowledge of this area and demonstrate a good understanding of the process for reporting any concerns about children's welfare. The childminder has practical procedures to work with other childcare settings to ensure that children's care is consistent. Her honest ongoing evaluation of her work enables the childminder to plan

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

relevant improvements and continue to develop her childcare service.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her improved assessments to plan interesting activities that promote each child's development. For example, children enjoy exploring finger puppets that depict their favourite television characters. They develop their language and mathematical skills as they sing songs about the puppets and compare the different sizes. The childminder makes good use of spontaneous opportunities as a way of extending and reinforcing children's learning. For example, children enjoy an activity where they name and sort shapes. They then go outside and eagerly name different shapes in the garden. The childminder uses children's interests as a way of building on their learning. For example, children develop early reading skills and an enjoyment of books as they eagerly look through their favourite comics.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents so that she understands children's needs. Children quickly build secure relationships with her. They respond to her warm, enthusiastic approach and readily include her in their play. The childminder is a good role model and children mirror her positive, caring attitude. The childminder observes children and praises their efforts and achievements, encouraging them to persevere. For example, children using ride-on toys keep trying until they work out how to use the pedals. This sensitive support and interaction builds children's confidence and the emotional resilience they need when starting school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. They develop essential skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children respond enthusiastically to the childminder's improved techniques that support their language skills. They thoroughly enjoy exploring story sacks, eagerly setting out the props and confidently joining in with repeated refrains. When they learn new vocabulary, the childminder encourages them to repeat it and incorporate it into their discussions. Children who speak English as an additional language quickly become confident in communicating.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY456039 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1073603 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 September 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant when needed. She provides care for 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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