Childminder in Luton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 December 2017 23 October 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

 Children are happy and settled. The childminder is warm and caring. She successfully supports children's emotional well-being and helps them to feel secure.  The childminder effectively supports children's early language development, including those who are learning English as an additional language. She teaches children to sign familiar words and talks to them alongside their play.  Children are provided with a wide range of learning experiences. The childminder uses her good knowledge of the children's interests and their individual stages of development to plan activities that effectively build on their learning.  The childminder regularly evaluates her setting and gains the views of parents. She attends local childcare networks to share ideas and constantly builds on the quality of her provision.  Children behave well. The childminder supports them to develop close bonds with one another. She enthusiastically praises children's attempts and their achievements, to help

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder completes regular assessments of children's development, she does not make the best possible use of the information she gathers from parents to support her initial assessment of children's starting points.

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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

 use the information contributed by parents more effectively to strengthen the initial assessments and identification of children's starting points and to plan swiftly for their immediate learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 and spoke to the children.  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 keeps herself updated with any changes to current legislation and updates her policy and procedures accordingly. She demonstrates a good awareness of how to protect children in her care. She has a clear understanding of reporting procedures and attends training to help her recognise when a child is at risk of harm. The childminder has established good relationships with parents and keeps them well informed of their children's learning. She works in partnership with other settings that children attend and shares information about children's development to support their ongoing progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. Children receive encouragement to learn and are provided with interesting activities. They are keen to take part and explore the resources available. For example, older children follow instructions when making play dough and can measure quantities and mix ingredients together. They experience playing with something they have made themselves and enjoy rolling out the dough and cutting out shapes. The childminder interacts with younger children and supports their language development. For example, she sings action songs and reads books about children's favourite characters. Children are developing an understanding of simple mathematics. They are encouraged to complete a floor puzzle by following positional language and to count, using their fingers to represent the relevant number.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are provided with a variety of nutritious and well-balanced meals. They have the opportunity to learn about how to make healthy choices. The childminder supports children's independence well. For example, she encourages young children to learn how to feed themselves at mealtimes. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices. For instance, she encourages children to wash their hands when they have finished messy play. Children benefit from regular fresh air and daily opportunities to play outdoors. They choose from a range of equipment in the garden and visit local areas on their daily walks as they collect older children from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their development, including those who are learning English as an additional language. They are effectively developing the skills they need to help them move on to the next stage of learning or school. Older children concentrate for long periods as they enjoy the activities provided and happily play with their peers. They collaborate successfully to complete a chosen task.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104874 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1102973 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Luton, Bedfordshire. The childminder operates from 7am until 6.30pm all year round, except for family holidays and public 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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