Childminder in Luton

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 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

 Since registration, the childminder has developed a thorough reflective approach. She keeps her knowledge up to date through training and identifies well-targeted plans for the future of her service.  Children are safe in the childminder's home. The childminder provides close supervision during play and activities and helps children to learn how to use tools correctly and safely. For example, children learn how to cut peppers as they prepare kebabs for their lunch.  Children's behaviour is good. They respond to the childminder's calm, consistent approach. Children learn about the daily routines and what is expected of them. For example, they wash their hands before mealtimes and cooking activities, find their own apron and help themselves to a drink of water from the cooler.  Children enjoy a wide range of activities the childminder plans for them. The activities are led by the children's interests. Children are confident to choose what they want to

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This provision is good

do and they enjoy the childminder's positive and encouraging interaction with them.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to consider what they want to say before moving on with the conversation.  Children have fewer opportunities to explore and be curious about materials that are of different textures.

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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

 focus more precisely on ensuring children have time to think about what they want to say before moving on with conversations  extend the opportunities for children to investigate and explore materials of different textures.

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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 checked evidence of the suitability of the adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about her partnership working with parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands how to keep children safe and protect their welfare. She has completed refresher training courses relating to child protection. The childminder has a professional and organised approach to her work and she is committed to continued improvement. She recognises the benefits of training and increasing her knowledge. This has a positive impact on her awareness of how to keep children safe and to best support their learning and development. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments of her home and the outings she has with the children, taking steps to reduce hazards.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the childminder's skilled teaching. She continually builds on what children already know. The activities provide suitable challenges for children to support their progress. The childminder is very encouraging during children's play and gives them lots of praise for their efforts. Children thoroughly enjoy peeling and cutting a variety of fruit and vegetables for their cooking activity. They are eager to try all the tastes and smile broadly when they are successful in threading them onto the kebab sticks. Children's large-muscle skills are promoted. They are encouraged to climb up onto the trampoline and successfully keep their balance as they bounce. The childminder successfully monitors children's progress. The observations and assessments are used to identify areas where children require extra support. The childminder effectively plans activities to help them catch up and make the best progress they can.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children clearly demonstrate that they feel relaxed in the childminder's home. She supports their emotional well-being effectively and they look to her for reassurance as they need it. Children are confident to move around between their chosen activities and they play alongside each other well. The childminder helps children to learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. They enjoy playing outside in the fresh air, have regular drinks of water and are involved in preparing healthy food to eat. The childminder works very well with parents. She values information about their care routines and suggests ways that parents can continue their child's learning at home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are learning useful skills that help ensure they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. Children are encouraged to be independent as they make choices and put their shoes on before playing outside. They make friends and are supported to show respect and care for one another.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY498969 Local authority Luton Inspection number 1053730 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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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. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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