Childminder in Luton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 December 2017 12 May 2014

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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 provides a warm and welcoming environment. She forms warm bonds with children. They demonstrate that they are happy and feel secure in her care.  The childminder helps children to develop their independence as part of the everyday activities. They help prepare their snacks, practising their organisational and cutting skills.  Children's communication and early language skills are supported well. The childminder values children's ideas. She listens to their views and responds to their suggestions.  The childminder has high expectations of the children. She accurately monitors their progress and identifies individualised next steps. The childminder plans interesting activities each day to support children's learning.  Partnerships with parents are strong. Parents provide positive comments about the quality of care children receive from the childminder. She regularly shares information

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This provision is good

about children's progress to help parents support their learning and development at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not provide enough opportunities for children to build on their understanding of numbers and numerals, and their mathematical language.

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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 opportunities for children to develop their awareness of numbers to understand what they represent and build on their mathematical language.

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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 took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector reviewed the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the procedures to follow and who to contact with any concerns she may have about a child in her care. The childminder works closely with other settings the children attend and effectively shares information of their achievements. The childminder regularly attends training to help continue to enhance her knowledge and skills. She shows a commitment to developing her provision and ensures that it supports the interests effectively of older and younger children. The childminder frequently evaluates her practice, gathers the views of parents and attends local networks to share ideas. This helps to improve the outcomes for children. The childminder checks her assistant's practice and makes sure they are clear about their role and responsibilities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She regularly observes children's play and effectively uses their interests to plan enjoyable and challenging activities. For example, setting up a realistic farmyard to support children's excitement in animals. The childminder is skilful in extending children's vocabulary. She introduces new words when joining in with children as they play. Children enjoy regular outdoor learning opportunities that are carefully planned in order to engage children and build on their learning. For example, the childminder prepares a seek-and-find game in the garden for children to discover the whereabouts of a range of animals. Children are developing their literacy skills and they enjoy interesting stories. There are rich opportunities for children to learn to recognise common words in print which are displayed alongside play activities. The childminder provides resources to support children's early writing skills. Children enjoy being creative

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and use small figures imaginatively to make up their own stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to learn about the importance of having clean hands to prevent germs. She promotes children's understanding of making healthy choices, providing nutritious snacks and meals. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model and gives clear information to help them understand the rules. Children enjoy playing in the garden and on outings to visit local parks and woodland space. They experience many opportunities to practise their physical skills as they play. The childminder encourages children to develop a sense of responsibility and respect for the environment. They help to tidy away the toys they have finished playing with.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They gain the skills they need for the next stage of their learning. Children are confident communicators and enjoy talking about things that are important to them. They have good levels of emotional and physical well-being, which help them to persevere as they learn new skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470498 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1102852 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Luton, Bedfordshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder makes provision for weekend and evening care.

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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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