Childminder in Luton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2017 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

 Children quickly develop strong bonds with the childminder. Young children walk towards her with their arms open and squeal with delight as she cuddles them.  Children confidently select toys and activities that interest them. The childminder joins in with their games and activities, helping to extend children's learning and development.  The childminder knows how children in her care are progressing. She uses this information to identify the next steps and help support their continued learning and development.  The motivated childminder seeks opportunities to extend her knowledge and understanding to benefit the children in her care. For example, she has attended a training course to help support the progress of two-year-olds.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The enthusiastic childminder sometimes forgets to give young children the chance to do things for themselves to help them become more independent, such as encouraging them to spoon feed themselves.  On occasions, the childminder does not use opportunities to extend children's mathematical development.

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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

 encourage children to develop and try out new skills and experiences that help them to become more independent  extend children's understanding and use of mathematical concepts while they play and learn.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children.  The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members.  The inspector viewed a variety of documents, including safeguarding procedures, risk assessments and children's records.  The inspector took into consideration the views of parents provided in letters and questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder follows the robust procedures she has put in place. She knows how to report any concerns she has about children's safety. The childminder evaluates the quality of care and education she provides. She gathers feedback from parents and is receptive to their ideas and comments. She shares ideas with other local childminders and seeks advice from them to support her own provision. For example, the childminder has sought ideas to help her track children's progress even more accurately.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enthusiastically join in new activities. They watch the childminder while they gather ideas of how to use new equipment and return later to experiment on their own, helping them to learn at their own pace. The childminder successfully uses toys that children are interested in to extend their learning. For example, she tapes pens to model cars to help encourage children who enjoy playing with vehicles to make marks. Children listen to nursery songs. They join in with familiar words and phrases and move their bodies in time to the music. This helps to strengthen children's skills in communication and coordination. The childminder understands that children learn in different ways. She makes good use of open spaces, such as the local park, to help support children's continued learning outside.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents. Together they plan how they can support children through key skills, such as potty training. When children first start attending, the childminder asks parents for information about familiar daily routines, such as sleep times. This helps her provide consistent care, assisting children to settle quickly. The childminder is a good role model, helping children to behave well. They quickly learn to be kind to others and help the childminder tidy away the toys. The childminder encourages children to make healthy lifestyle choices, such as adopting a balanced and nutritious diet. If it is needed, she advises parents on the appropriate amounts and types of food to provide in children's packed lunches.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They listen intently to the childminder's explanations and commentary. Children learn to share toys and resources and take their time to experiment and explore. They are confident, motivated learners who are receptive to new challenges, such as using scissors for the first time. The childminder takes children to organised groups, giving them opportunities to play and learn with other children. This helps children strengthen their social development. When the time comes, children are ready for their next stage of learning at nursery or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488509 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1012339 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family 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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