Childminder in Luton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2018 16 May 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

 Children quickly form close bonds with the childminder and other children that attend his setting. The childminder provides settling-in sessions that meet children's individual needs. This helps children to grow in confidence and be happy and settled before they start.  The childminder has established good partnerships with parents. He shares information about children's progress and learning with them. The childminder provides ideas and activities that parents can do at home with their children to help them develop even further.  Children are engaged and interested in the wide range of activities provided. They are given time to explore for themselves. Children quickly become confident and are always eager to learn.  The childminder provides daily opportunities for physical development and fresh air for children. He takes them for walks in the local areas and children enjoy playing ball games in the large grass areas nearby.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not seek enough information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start to help assess children's starting points.  The childminder does not always provide children with enough challenging learning opportunities to help them make excellent progress.

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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

 seek more initial information from parents about what children already know and can do, in order to involve parents more in establishing children's starting points  provide a higher level of challenge in activities to inspire children to excel in their learning and development.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has gained a good understanding about signs of abuse to be aware of. He understands about keeping children safe in his care. The childminder knows who to contact in the local authority with any such concerns. He frequently evaluates his practice to identify areas that he can make further improvements in. The childminder makes good use of opportunities for professional development and training to further enhance his own skills and understanding. He shares information about assessments of children's learning with other settings that children attend. This helps to support a continuity of care for the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder evaluates and monitors the progress and assessments of children's development. This helps to identify any gaps in children's learning and enables the childminder to provide targeted support where needed. The childminder talks to children about what they are doing. This helps to support their language and communication skills. He repeats words to them to help with children's pronunciation. Children enjoy reading books. The childminder encourages them to find different items in the pictures to support their development. Children delight in exploring with play dough, helping to develop their small-muscle skills. They use cutters to make different shapes and the childminder helps them to identify circles and triangles.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides clear and consistent messages that help support children in learning how to behave kindly to one another. Children quickly learn the skills of sharing and taking turns with toys. The childminder promotes good hygiene practices and reminds and supports children to wash their hands after outdoor play. Children enjoy taking part in activities about different festivals. This helps them to learn about the differences and similarities between each other. The childminder teaches children about keeping themselves safe. They regularly practise evacuating the childminder's home in the event of an emergency and learn about crossing the road safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They quickly develop and learn the skills needed ready for their next stage of learning and for their move on to school. Children from a young age have opportunities to develop their independence, such as when they happily help to tidy away toys when they have finished playing and find their own shoes ready for outdoor play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY452702 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1066267 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 9

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Luton. He operates his provision all year round from 6am to 8.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with another childminder on a full-time basis.

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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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