Childminder in Luton

Inspection date 13 December 2018 Previous inspection date 7 September 2015

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Outstanding 1 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder is totally dedicated to offering children the best possible childcare. She works tirelessly to understand and meet their needs and to develop her practice even further. n Children flourish and make excellent progress. The childminder nurtures their enthusiasm and they participate eagerly in a vast array of exciting play opportunities. The childminder precisely identifies and supports children's next developmental steps. n The childminder works exceptionally well with parents and offers highly practical support to aid them in extending their children's learning. Parents report that they appreciate her professional approach, excellent communication and the extensive variety of activities she offers children. n The childminder meticulously monitors children's progress and swiftly addresses any potential gaps in their learning. She now offers children even more opportunities that encourage them to use their mathematical knowledge as they play.

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This provision is outstanding

n The childminder makes excellent use of training opportunities and actively seeks out information that will help inform her work. She readily shares her expert knowledge and experience with other professionals. n Children demonstrate a mature awareness of differences and of the needs and feelings of others. For example, they look in a mirror and decide what emotion they are expressing. They then find a corresponding card that illustrates this.

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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 build even further on the already very good opportunities for younger children to use technology.

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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 has on children's learning. n The inspector talked with children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents, as provided in their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is outstanding

The childminder makes excellent use of her qualification to form a secure platform for her work and to aid her in rigorously reviewing her practice. She has recognised that she can offer younger children even more opportunities that support them in using technology. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains a comprehensive knowledge of this area. She completes additional safeguarding training to understand fully the complexities of supporting any vulnerable children and their families. The childminder works exceptionally well with other professionals. She shares her detailed assessment records and ensures that children's needs are fully understood.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

The childminder uses every opportunity to promote children's learning. For example, children cut lengths of ribbon to match their own height. They measure and compare these and use them to embellish Christmas decorations they are making. Children respond to challenges with highly positive attitudes. For example, when young children discover cards with pictures of everyday objects and shapes, they eagerly match wooden bricks to the shapes. Children become engrossed in their play and show a highly mature approach to extending their learning. For instance, children exploring the texture of different cereals decide to add further tools. They fetch tweezers and pincer scoops and quickly become adept at using these to pick up the cereals. The childminder uses her expert understanding of the ways in which each child likes to learn. She makes resources associated with these and uses them as one of the ways she supports children's

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

developmental needs. For example, children who do not like getting messy are enthralled and develop skills in making marks as they use their fingers to trace patterns in paint and sparkling oils contained within sealed pouches.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents and fully understands children's needs. Children show a mature insight into their own learning and frequently review their assessment records. The childminder is an exceptional role model and encourages children to persevere with challenges. Her calm, gentle interactions support all children in developing excellent social skills and highly positive attitudes. These particularly aid them in coping successfully with new situations, such as starting school. Activities and discussions support children in gaining an excellent understanding of safety. For example, older children learn to use the internet safely. Children have a wealth of opportunities to develop physical skills. For instance, they develop balance and coordination as they move to music.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

All children make exceptional progress and rapidly develop the skills that support their learning and aid them when they start school. They delight in opportunities to solve problems and approach these with enthusiasm and confidence. For example, young children become engrossed as they concentrate on a puzzle to open different locks and fastenings. They transfer the knowledge they have gained from opening simpler locks as they move on to more intricate ones.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY236067 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10071656 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 7 September 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Luton. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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Registers

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