Childminder EY537634

Inspection date 17 September 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder maintains a high level of supervision and support for her assistant. They work together well as an effective team showing high levels of professionalism. n The childminder and assistant take time to help children understand about the world around them. They watch the light shining through trees and observe their shadows on the floor. n Any gaps in children's learning close quickly. All children, including those who have special educational needs and/or disabilities make good progress in their development. n Children have ample opportunities to develop their physical skills. They learn about how running in the local woodland effects their bodies. Children talk about their legs aching and how they feel out of breath as they enjoy fresh air and exercise.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasion, the childminder and her assistant's questions do not encourage children to develop their thinking and reflective skills. n The childminder does not always organise snack and mealtimes so that children can fully benefit from the social experience of eating together.

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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

n On occasion, the childminder and her assistant's questions do not encourage children to develop their thinking and reflective skills. n enhance the planning of snack and mealtimes to further build on children's good social skills.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and accompanied children on an outing. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector discussed a planned activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members. n The inspector read and took account of the written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder and her assistant display a good level of understanding about safeguarding issues. They know how to report any child protection concerns to the Local Safeguarding Children Board. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder works well with parents. They exchange regular 'wow' observations and information about learning from home. This helps the childminder to make accurate assessments of children's progress. The childminder undertakes self-evaluation. She reviews her work and gathers regular feedback from parents and children themselves. Along with regular training and good use of online resources, the childminder continually improves her provision for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities for children to play outdoors. They collect sticks which they measure and compare showing a growing awareness of size. They use their small- muscle skills to pick off leaves from trees and the childminder encourages them to feel the difference between the crunchy leaves that have fallen on the floor. When playing outdoors, children walk on uneven surfaces. They use good balance and coordination to negotiate the woodland. Children choose what they want to play with and enjoy problem solving, such as when they complete puzzles together.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps young children to understand about rules. She explains how children's actions make others feel, helping them to be considerate towards the feelings of others. Children's behaviour is consistently good. Throughout the day the childminder reminds young children of the rules and what she expects from them. The childminder takes children on outings and talks to them about ways that they can stay safe, such as holding her hand. Children become independent as they start to dress themselves and help the childminder to tidy away after activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children's progress is good. They display high levels of confidence and settle well in the childminder's care. Children show their strong attachment to the childminder and her assistant. This leads to children quickly developing positive relationships. They are eager to talk. Children recall trips to the seaside and talk about their favourite characters from television programmes. They are starting to understand about cause and effect. Children demonstrate this as they stamp their feet to make the lights in their wellington boots flash. Other children watch and copy them stamping their feet to see if they have lights too. Children are developing the skills they need in readiness for moving on to pre-school and eventually, on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537634 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10077130 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Luton. She has two assistants but works with just one assistant each day. The childminder operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She has a recognised childcare qualification at level 3.

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Registers

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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