Childminder EY406902

Inspection date 9 November 2018 Previous inspection date 12 February 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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 is hard working and dedicated. She is passionate about providing high- quality care for all of the children she looks after. The childminder has a secure understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage and ensures she is meeting these at all times. n The childminder plans a wide range of activities throughout the week for children to enjoy. There are frequent opportunities for them to visit the local library, toddler groups and park. This supports their knowledge and understanding of the world around them. n Parents are very positive about the childminder's service. They say that she goes out of her way to support children and provide activities which they enjoy. n The childminder reflects often on her practice. She identifies clear areas for development and has a clear plan with regards to the future development of her setting. n The childminder has high expectations of children's behaviour. Younger children

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The provision is good

respond well to requests, such as to tidy away resources. The childminder models good manners at all times. n All children make good progress from their starting points in learning while they are with the childminder. They are well prepared for school and future learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully focused her professional development specifically on developing an expert knowledge of teaching.

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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 focus professional development opportunities on helping to develop an expert knowledge of teaching to drive forward the quality of teaching to an even higher level.

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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 and free play. She assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed two planned activities and jointly evaluated the teaching with the childminder. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She viewed a range of documents and checked evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises. n The inspector viewed written feedback provided by parents prior to the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a professional approach to her work. She is well organised and passionate about her own good practice. She works alongside a group of other professional childminders. This helps her to constantly reflect on her practice and make improvements. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder keeps her knowledge of local safeguarding procedures up to date and is confident to spot any potential signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder ensures that her setting is safe and secure for children. For example, following the recent addition of a dog to her family, she has ensured that there are appropriate procedures in place to maintain children's safety at all times. The childminder monitors children's progress very carefully. She writes regular developmental updates for parents so that they are able to see how much progress their child is making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy their play and learning. The childminder's home is well resourced with a wealth of different games, activities and resources to interest children. The childminder provides regular opportunities for children to explore sensory play. For example, children enjoy searching for cones, conkers and shells in jelly. They use a variety of tools to dig out the items and exclaim happily when they find something they recognise. The childminder knows the children that she cares for very well. She identifies clear next steps in learning for each child. These are shared with parents so that they can reciprocate activities and ideas at home. This supports continuity in children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build secure and loving relationships with the childminder. They are confident to approach her if they are tired or for emotional refueling. The childminder gives excellent support for children's growing independence, even from a young age. Children are encouraged to find their own aprons, coats and shoes and attempt to put these on by themselves. Children have daily play outside in the well resourced garden area, which is easily accessed from the playroom. They enjoy throwing balls to each other and riding bicycles and toy cars. The childminder provides a wide range of healthy and nutritious meals that children thoroughly enjoy. Even young children competently help themselves to their own food and drinks at mealtimes, giving them a sense of pride and achievement.

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Outcomes for children are good

With support from the childminder, children are learning to regulate their emotions. They use a timer to share resources and happily take turns with their friends. Toddlers show an interest in counting and confidently count up to five. All children demonstrate a love for reading. They articulately repeat words and phrases from a favourite book during story time, building on their knowledge of how a story is structured.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406902 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10071030 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 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 12 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Luton. She operates term time only from 7.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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