Childminder in Luton

Inspection date 15 November 2018 Previous inspection date 20 April 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 experienced childminder has a good understanding of the requirements of the early years foundation stage. She is conscientious and hardworking. The childminder uses self-reflection well. Since the last inspection, she has worked with other childminders, as well as the local authority, to help further develop her already good practice. n The childminder works in close partnership with parents. She offers tailor-made settling-in sessions for any new babies or children. Parents report that this helps them to feel at ease when leaving their children. Children settle in quickly. They are confident, happy and eager to explore and play. n Children make good progress in their learning. They develop the skills that prepare them well for future learning. For example, toddlers have recently learned how to put on their coats independently and babies confidently climb up and down the steps to the outdoor area.

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The provision is good

n Activities planned for children are interesting and well resourced. A wide range of play equipment is available for children to use indoors and outside. Children particularly enjoy climbing up and down the slide in the garden and playing see-saw together on the rocking horse.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes, the childminder does not identify that some activities are too challenging for young children and the need to adapt them quickly to help reduce children's frustration. n The childminder's observations and assessments of children's learning are not precise or sharply focused enough to help her to support children to make excellent 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

n review the organisation of some activities to help ensure they are consistently age and stage appropriate for children's learning n enhance the already good system for observing and assessing children's learning and use the information gained to focus more precisely on helping children to make excellent progress.

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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 assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to and interacted with children during the inspection. She took into account the written views of parents that were provided by the childminder. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the suitability of adults living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular safeguarding refresher courses to keep her knowledge and understanding up to date. She has a secure understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and is confident to make a referral if she has any concerns. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments to ensure that her home is safe and secure and successfully teaches children about how to keep themselves safe. The childminder monitors children's learning. She completes regular observations and tracks their achievements consistently. She has established good partnerships with parents and uses effective communication methods to share information about the children. For example, she regularly sends parents photographs of the activities that children have enjoyed that day and verbally exchanges information with them at the beginning and end of each day.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. Babies show an interest in the pebbles decorating the outdoor area. The childminder successfully builds on this interest by providing them with scoops and containers to use with the pebbles. They thoroughly enjoy filling and emptying the different containers. The childminder gives good support for children's early language skills while they play. For example, she emphasises key words such as 'mix' 'scoop' and 'dig'. The childminder promotes children's literacy development effectively. She encourages children's interest in books and regularly visits the local library where children enjoy choosing books to take home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very sensitive and demonstrates loving and caring relationships with the children. They are confident to approach her for reassurance when they are feeling tired or overwhelmed. The childminder gives children plenty of positive praise and encouragement. As a result, children thrive in her care and develop their self-esteem and confidence. Children are encouraged to develop independence from an early age. Young children happily attempt to spread the butter and prepare their own sandwich at lunchtime and they have a go at drinking from an open cup of water. The childminder provides plenty of opportunities for children to spend time in the local community. They enjoy regular visits to toddler groups, parks and other places of interest. The childminder is an excellent role model for children. She teaches children to play collaboratively, take turns and share resources with their friends. This helps children to learn to respect and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

tolerate each other's differences and similarities.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for school. They achieve the developmental milestones typical for their age. Children follow simple instructions, for example, as they roll a ball back and forth to each other. They repeat simple words and phrases, growing their vocabulary daily.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY363020 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10071028 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 20 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm from Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder will operate on bank holidays by arrangement. The childminder holds a relevant 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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