Childminder EY493695

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 February 2018 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

 The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She continually assesses risks in her home and on outings. The childminder enables children to develop skills to keep themselves safe. For example, she explains how foam on a wooden floor is a slip hazard and encourages children to clean it up.  The childminder effectively teaches children about the scientific world. For example, she simplifies concepts, such as force and gravity, as children explore what happens when they put cars down a cardboard tube at different angles.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents, overall. They speak positively about the childminder and state she keeps them up to date with children's development and their children are very happy in her care.  When children are moving on to other settings, the childminder considers how she can best support them through the transition. She shares her good assessments of

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This provision is good

children's learning with others and this contributes positively to children's ongoing good development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage parents to share enough information about children's learning at home to enhance her assessments of their development.  The childminder does not provide a wide range of opportunities for children to learn more about the differences in people, families and communities.

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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

 gain more information from parents about how children are learning at home, and use this to enhance the good assessments of their development even further  provide further opportunities for children to learn about people, families and communities beyond their immediate experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her.  The inspector looked at the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents and the childminder's reflections on her practice.  The inspector looked at children's development and assessment records, evidence of the suitability of household members and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding policy.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to meet children's needs in the event of a child protection concern swiftly. She reflects on her practice and the experiences she provides for children each week and continually seeks ways to make effective improvements. The childminder undertakes training to help her to improve her knowledge and skills. For example, she has developed more understanding of the different types of play children engage in and uses this in her observations. The childminder regularly tracks children's progress and identifies any emerging gaps in their development. She holds discussions with parents to share her concerns as soon as possible and signposts them to relevant agencies to access professional support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play and this helps her to identify their individual interests and next steps in learning. She uses this knowledge to plan further activities that build on children's skills and this supports their good progress, overall. For example, when children showed an interest in animals the childminder provided toy animals and books. Children show their good knowledge of animals, such as when they moved cheetahs around the room quickly and talked about lions being fierce. They gain more information from books, such as where animals live and also enjoy looking at storybooks. The childminder teaches children mathematics sensitively. For example, she talks about how tall children are as she compares their height to a large cardboard tube.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's good health, such as through providing nutritious meals and ensuring children wash their hands before eating. She helps children to understand the benefits of eating fruit and vegetables and drinking water. Children talk about being strong and enjoy pretending to be superheroes. The childminder provides children with regular opportunities for outdoor play. They practise their physical skills as they play in the garden and go on visits to parks. She helps them to notice wildlife on walks in the community and trips in the car, such as birds and animals. Children demonstrate they feel secure with the childminder as they settle quickly and play contentedly.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop effective skills they need to aid their future learning and the eventual move on to school. They independently choose from the wide range of resources available to them. Children are content in playing alone and also play cooperatively with each other. They are learning how to use technological toys and equipment. For example, they understand how to make an electronic drum kit work by pressing buttons. Children enjoy making marks in foam and the childminder models how to form shapes. This helps support children to develop good early writing skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493695 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1025359 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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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 during school term times from 1pm to 5.30pm, Monday to Tuesday, and occasional weekends.

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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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