Childminder EY499257

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 April 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

 Children learn well through play. The childminder has a clear knowledge and understanding of how young children learn.  Children enjoy new challenges. The childminder gives children time to solve problems. She assists and guides children only when necessary. All children make good progress.  The childminder reviews and monitors children's progress. She completes regular observations and adjusts her plans to meet children's individual learning needs. For example, she provides a range of activities to develop children's physical skills well.  The childminder plays with the children and holds useful conversations with them throughout their time in the setting. She helps them to think about their learning and to ask questions.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has high expectations, a nurturing manner and well-established routines to support children's behaviour.  The childminder shares information with parents about children's welfare and helps

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This provision is good

children to feel settled and secure. Parents fully appreciate her methods and practices.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not use every opportunity to involve parents to the fullest extent in promoting their children's learning needs.  There is scope to enhance the learning opportunities available in the outdoor area further for those children who prefer to learn outside.

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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

 strengthen opportunities for parents to be even more involved in helping to identify children's precise learning and development needs  review the organisation of the outdoor learning environment to help those children who prefer to learn outdoors access all resources and equipment available.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's setting and the impact her teaching has on children's development.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children when appropriate.  The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments, policies and procedures. She looked at a range of other relevant documentation.  The inspector spoke with parents and looked at written reviews. She took account of parents' views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder provides a good range of practical and creative activities that interests children and stimulates their curiosity. Children respond readily to a welcoming, well- organised and stimulating environment. The childminder reflects well on her provision and evaluates the quality of her practice to make improvements. She networks with early years professionals and researches current practice. She is currently reviewing ways to involve parents more in promoting their children's learning needs. The childminder is also considering how she can improve her outdoor learning provision. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows and understands safeguarding procedures, which she follows closely to help promote children's welfare and safety. She is alert for any signs that children may be at risk and knows how to report concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children develop skills in manipulating and exploring objects. For example, they handle a range of musical instruments. They work out which piano keys to use for low and high notes. Children become good listeners. The childminder encourages children to count and name colours of different toys. Children compare the shapes and sizes of sandcastles they make. They watch closely as the childminder pours and spoons sand from different heights and positions and then copy her very well. This helps them to control eating utensils and develop the skills they later need to be able to hold a pencil. Young children enjoy using dough to make pretend food. The childminder encourages them to share ideas on how to soften the dough. Children test how soft it is as they pass it through a toy mincer. The childminder expertly gives very young children guidance on how to climb up and down steps. She establishes children's abilities and development needs when they

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

first join her. Overall, the childminder shares the progress children make with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Following recent training, the childminder has reviewed her behaviour policy. She manages children's behaviour in an exceptionally positive manner. The childminder speaks gently to children and with consideration. She helps children recognise their own and each other's efforts and praises their achievement. Children feel trusted and valued. They copy her positive examples. Children learn to cooperate and tolerate each other's differences. Children quickly learn to become independent. For example, they make choices about dressing or resting. They know when and why they need to wash their hands. Children happily join in and tidy up at the end of an activity. The childminder works with parents to promote independence in children's personal care and lifestyles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire early mathematical and literacy skills. They enjoy reading books together and discussing their content to help them understand stories. Children become independent and confident learners. From a very young age, children persevere and show determination to achieve. They are well prepared for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499257 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1052294 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 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 2016 and lives in Luton, Bedfordshire. She works from 7am until 7pm on Monday to Friday, for most of the year. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 4.

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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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