Childminder in Luton

Inspection date 12 November 2018 Previous inspection date 2 March 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 qualified and experienced. She has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She knows the children in her setting very well and plans interesting and challenging experiences that support their good progress. n The childminder is friendly and welcoming and has a lovely rapport with the children in her care. They are happy and settled and develop strong attachments to her. n Children have many opportunities to be independent. The childminder actively encourages them to take responsibility for their own needs, such as washing their hands, cutting their fruit at snack time and finding and putting on their shoes and coats for outdoor play. n The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. She provides daily feedback to them about their children's care and what they have been learning. The childminder shares information and ideas about how they can continue to support their

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The provision is good

children's learning at home. n The childminder provides an interesting indoor and outdoor learning environment. Children enjoy using the broad range of resources and equipment available.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes children are not given enough time to explore and investigate activities of their own choosing and to develop their concentration skills. n Although the childminder reflects on her practice, she does not sharply focus her evaluations to raise the quality of the provision to an even higher level.

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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 help children to develop their concentration skills and allow them enough time to explore and investigate activities of their choosing before offering alternatives n strengthen evaluations to identify and address key priorities to help develop the provision from good 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 indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. She observed the interactions between the childminder and children and discussed children's learning and their progress. n The inspector looked at a range of documents with the childminder, including policies, evidence of suitability of household members and observation and assessment documentation. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a wide range of detailed written policies and procedures that underpin her good practice. She shares these with parents to help ensure that they are aware of her responsibilities and expectations. The childminder attends training and has a secure knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and wider safeguarding issues. She knows what to do if she is concerned about a child's welfare. The childminder provides a safe environment and regularly completes risk assessments of her home, garden and for outings. The childminder meets with other childminders and attends local network meetings to help keep her knowledge of legislation up to date and share ideas. She has established good links with other settings that children attend. The childminder works with them effectively to promote continuity in children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Ongoing observations of children's development help the childminder to accurately identify and plan for their next steps in learning. Overall, activities are interesting and challenging and reflect children's individual needs. The childminder actively involves herself in children's play. She gets down to their level and engages them in meaningful conversations. The childminder effectively promotes children's mathematical skills. She plans activities that help them to recognise written numbers and count objects. The childminder weaves mathematical language through activities and everyday routines. For example, she talks to children about the different sizes and weights of toy trains and encourages them to count pieces of fruit at snack time.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. She consistently praises and acknowledges their achievements. Children know what is expected of them and behave well. The childminder provides an exciting play environment with a broad range of resources and activities to support children's interests and learning. Children have good opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They play outside during the day and enjoy a range of nutritious snacks. Children know they need to wash their hands at appropriate times. They learn about people's differences and similarities through discussion and taking part in activities linked to celebrations from around the world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress and gain the necessary skills to be ready for the next stage in learning and eventual move on to school. They are sociable, confident and articulate. Children respond well to questions, talk confidently about past experiences and make connections in their learning. For example, when making dough slugs and snails they link this to a programme they have recently watched at home. Children play cooperatively with their friends, readily sharing and taking it in turns with resources and equipment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427089 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10071033 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2015

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Luton. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 4.

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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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