Childminder in Luton

Inspection date 15 January 2019 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 Outstanding 1 Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision is good

n The childminder and his co-childminder work well together. They plan a range of activities that interest and challenge children of all ages. Children respond eagerly to the stimulating indoor and outdoor environments and become deeply engaged in their chosen activities. n Teaching is strong. The childminder has a clear knowledge of every child. He monitors and reviews progress and adjusts teaching to meet each child's needs. n Children form close relationships with the childminder and build strong friendships across all age groups. All children become very considerate of each other in all activities. They share ideas and take turns. Behaviour is excellent. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills. He uses conversation in every activity. He varies questions to extend children's understanding and gives them time to work through their ideas. n Children delight in the wealth of opportunities for fresh air and exercise in the outdoor

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This provision is good

area. They enthusiastically extend their physical skills on large play equipment, such as balancing and climbing apparatus. Children learn to take safe risks and assess levels of safety for themselves. n From day one, the childminder invites parents to contribute useful information. Parents are extremely pleased with the care their children receive and the progress they make. However, the childminder does not use every opportunity to involve parents fully in promoting their children's learning needs.

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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 strengthen opportunities for parents to be more closely and constantly involved in helping to pinpoint children's learning and developmental needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's setting and the impact his teaching has on children's development. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation, risk assessments, policies and procedures. She looked at a range of other relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke with parents and looked at written reviews and questionnaires they have completed. She took account of the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of his responsibilities to meet all legal requirements. He has clear and comprehensive safety procedures, which he follows closely to promote children's safety. He is alert to any signs that children may be at risk of harm and knows how to report concerns. Safeguarding is effective. Together with his co-childminder, the childminder uses detailed observations and supervision to target training to ensure his assistant always progresses towards well-defined targets. The childminder constantly evaluates his practice. He networks with other childminders and works closely with professionals to make improvements. For example, following recent training he has gained a deeper understanding of babies' safe sleep patterns and routines. Children, including babies, are very well looked after and cared for.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children manipulate and explore objects and textures by themselves. They enjoy handling dough when they make bread. They measure out and count ingredients, and compare spoon sizes. Children compare shapes and sizes throughout activities. They develop muscle control in their hands, for example by testing keys and bolts to fit locks. They enjoy handling a wide range of musical instruments. Young children begin to develop their hand muscles, which helps them as they develop early writing skills. Children develop understanding as they act out songs and rhymes with the childminder. He enables children to vocalise by encouraging them to complete lines of songs and rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

The childminder has very high expectations for children and consistently shows them respect and patience. In turn, they learn to be kind and value each other. Children meet their own personal needs extremely well, given their young age. They grow in confidence with the love and praise they receive. The childminder guides and assists children only when necessary. Very young children become highly independent, for example, when they dress themselves for outdoor activities. Children develop an extremely good awareness of personal responsibility and environmental matters. For example, they thoughtfully sort and separate rubbish they create. Children enjoy and appreciate well-balanced and nutritious meals, which contributes significantly to their understanding of healthy eating.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who speak English as an additional language, make good progress. They develop excellent learning attitudes and enjoy a challenge. From a young age, they learn to handle books and start to write their names. Children learn how the world works as they take on roles, for example of post office workers. Children learn to look after themselves and their environment. They are well prepared for the next stage in their education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538922 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10089689 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 13 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Luton. He works with his wife, who is also a registered childminder. They employ a part-time assistant. The childminder operates for most of the year from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder provides funded 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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