Hayward Kim

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2018 18 December 2014

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder has built exceptionally close partnerships with parents. She ensures they are fully informed about their children's progress and next steps in learning. The childminder has created story bags and a sharing box that is full of games, activities and stories. Parents can take these home to use with their children to help further their development.  The childminder fully supports children's individual needs. For example, the number of settling-in sessions provided help children to rapidly grow in confidence and become self-assured. They are extremely happy and demonstrate they feel safe in her care.  The childminder aims to continuously provide the highest quality of care and learning experiences for children. She frequently evaluates and reflects on her practice and what is offered to children. The childminder seeks the important views of parents and children regularly. She skilfully incorporates their views into her plans for even further

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This provision is outstanding

development and improvement.  Children are continuously challenged in their mathematical development. They are encouraged to count the number of pieces of fruit they have prepared and problem solve as they work out how many more cereal hoops they need to make five.  The childminder provides an extensive range of toys and equipment that challenges and interests the children. They delight in threading cereal to make necklaces and eagerly count how many pieces they have used.

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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 the already excellent opportunities for outdoor activities for children who prefer an outdoor learning experience.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during indoor and outdoor activities, 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 the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder places children's safety and welfare as her highest priority in her practice. She has an excellent understanding about the signs and symptoms of abuse of which to be aware. The childminder knows the procedures to follow and whom to contact with any such concerns. She is very eager to extend her own knowledge and excellent teaching skills. The childminder regularly attends training and opportunities for professional development. She frequently assesses the development of children and ensures she targets any areas where they may need any further support. This helps children to continue to make excellent progress in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder understands the importance of continuing to extend her already excellent range of outdoor activities for children who prefer an outdoor learning experience. She continually extends and supports children's language and communication. She talks to children about what they are doing and introduces new words, such as 'abacus' and 'timer'. The childminder provides excellent games. Children choose a card and either sing a song, show a different expression on their face or complete a physical activity. During story sessions the childminder skilfully extends children's knowledge even further by asking them challenging questions, such as 'where do eggs come from' and 'what do firemen use to put out fires'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children eagerly find and put on their own coats ready to play outside. They help prepare their own snack and always tidy away toys when they have finished playing. These are some of the ways that the childminder skilfully promotes their growing independence. Children behave exceptionally well. They delight in sharing toys and equipment with each other without having to be told. The childminder promotes excellent hygiene practices and, for example, challenges children to remember for themselves when they need to wash their hands. Children delight in taking part in activities about different festivals and events. This helps to promote and extend children's understanding about their own similarities and differences.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make rapid progress in their learning and development. They are extremely interested in the exciting and challenging range of activities provided. Children are exceptionally well prepared for their next stage of learning and for their move on to school. Children delight in learning about keeping healthy. They eagerly prepare and cut up their own fruit, which helps to strengthen their hands and develops their coordination. The childminder develops their understanding about living a healthy lifestyle, for example, as they talk about food that is good for them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 105010 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1102974 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 December 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Luton. She operates her provision all year round, from 7am to 6pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding to provide free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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