Childminder EY455500

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 June 2017 3 September 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 works effectively with parents and other settings that children attend. She shares information frequently with both to enhance consistency in children's learning.  The childminder observes children's progress and identifies their next steps in learning. She recognises children's interests and plans activities that feed into their fascinations, such as superhero matching and counting games.  Children enjoy playing with a wide range of activities. The environment is colourful and welcoming and children know where they can find their favourite toys.  The childminder encourages children to learn about leading healthy lifestyles and caring for their bodies. She explains to children how plants also need water to grow as they become thirsty in hot weather, just like they do.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always find different ways to help children to know what to expect during the day and to help them to prepare and cooperate with changes.  The childminder informally evaluates her provision, but this does not to provide her with precise information to further build on the already good quality of her practice.

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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 ways of supporting children to adapt their behaviour and understand what is expected from them during changes to their routine  use more-incisive evaluation of practice to help increase the already good quality care and learning provided for children.

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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 discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector read and took account of questionnaires completed by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates an extensive awareness of child protection practice. She undertakes regular training and works well in conjunction with her local authority. This has given her a deep understanding of relevant local safeguarding issues. She is decisive in taking action is she has a concern about children's welfare. Arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder undertakes training to develop her knowledge and skills and to ensure that she can meet children's individual needs. The childminder has successfully addressed the recommendations raised at her previous inspection. She now has a more comprehensive programme for supporting the development of children's physical skills.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's assessments of children's learning are accurate. She focuses on what will help children to make progress and provides a balanced range of adult-led activities and activities that children can choose for themselves. This helps to motivate children and keeps them interested in their learning. Mathematical teaching is seamlessly threaded into activities that children enjoy. When building towers from bricks the childminder encourages counting, naming colours, making comparisons in height and making predications. Children enjoy dressing up and try on different hats and masks and using their imagination as they act out being super heroes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to be independent and make choices. They move between the garden and house as their interest develops. The childminder helps children to learn about safety, such as taking care when feeding the pet rabbit. The childminder helps children to understand the rules them to stay healthy, such as wearing a hat to prevent them getting too hot in the garden. Children are affectionate with the childminder and cuddle with her when they want reassurance. She knows children well and has strong relationships with them and their families. They play together, such as role play doctors, and the childminder talks to children about their experiences and feelings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. Children develop into confident talkers who express their ideas, for example, when using a commentary as they play. Children behave well. They learn about the feelings of others and understand about differences that make them unique. As children get older, they practise the skills they need to be ready for starting school. They increase their ability to concentrate and persevere at activities, becoming capable of solving problems and meeting their own personal needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY455500 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1066457 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Luton. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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