Childminder EY470995

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2018 27 May 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 Outstanding 1

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This provision is good

 The childminder has built close working partnerships with parents. She provides ideas and information that parents can use to further support their children's good progress at home.  Children form very close bonds with the childminder and the other children who attend. They are very happy and settled in her care. Children very rapidly become confident and self-assured.  The childminder frequently evaluates her practice. She gathers the important views of parents and children. These are included when she identifies and sets herself targets for improvement and development.  Children's mathematical skills are well promoted by the childminder. For example, they sing songs where children count backwards from five to zero. They look at the size of toys they play with and children say whether they are big or small.  Children enjoy daily opportunities for fresh air and exercise. They climb on equipment

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This provision is good

in local parks and explore nearby woods.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make highly effective use of the good information she gathers from children's assessments to focus more precisely on how to help children make rapid 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

 enhance the use of information gathered from assessments to plan precise ways to help children make the best possible progress.

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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 the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows whom to contact and the procedures to follow if she has any such concerns. The childminder uses regular opportunities for professional development and training to build on her knowledge and strengthen her skills. She works closely with other settings that children attend. The childminder frequently shares information with them to support continuity of care and learning for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's language skills well. She talks to children about what they are doing. The childminder introduces new words, such as 'squidgy' and 'squeeze'. She repeats words to support their pronunciation. Children delight in choosing their favourite song when picking a card from a box that has pictures of different songs. They eagerly jump up and down and do the actions to songs. The childminder supports children to learn what the numbers on a clock mean and how to tell the time, from a young age. Children delight in exploring for bugs and insects and talk about where they live and what they like to eat.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children rapidly develop their independence. For example, they tidy away all toys when they have finished playing and collect their own chair at mealtimes. Children independently put on their own coats and boots ready for outdoor play. They are very kind and thoughtful to one another, such as when they happily take turns with a toy they all want to play with. The childminder skilfully uses all opportunities, including at mealtimes, to further develop children's understanding about the food they eat. The children learn to understand about children's different religions and beliefs during various experiences, such as creative activities, stories and food tasting.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their development. They choose from a wide range of activities that captures their interest and challenges them. Children delight in exploring in the garden. They enjoy collecting items, such as leaves and blossom petals, to make creative pictures. Children quickly learn the skills they need for their next stages in learning and for their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY470995 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1102869 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Luton. She operates her provision all year round, from 7am to 7pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded 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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Telephone number

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