Childminder in Luton

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Met

p.1

The provision is good

Children are happy and demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They move between rooms in the house with confidence. Children engage in imaginative play and enjoy making pretend food and drink for visitors. They say which food is hot and which is cold as they hand it out. The childminder helps children to find ways to transport toys to other areas so they can carry on with their play. For example, children use a shopping trolley to take the play food to another room where they pretend to feed dolls. Children show they are learning the importance of teeth brushing. They demonstrate this as they pretend to brush the doll's teeth after feeding them.

p.2

The provision is good

The young children, who currently attend, are constantly busy and active. They have many opportunities to be outside in the childminder's spacious garden. Children can practise their physical skills, such as running and climbing. Inside, they use their hands to mix, mould and shape dough. This helps to develop their small muscles in readiness for future learning, such as writing. The childminder notices when children need a rest and helps them to settle to sleep. Children quickly relax and feel secure, holding on to favourite toys.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder has carefully considered the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on children. She reports that children happily returned to her setting after national lockdowns and had continued to make good progress. The childminder now takes children on more visits in the local community, such as to the library. This is having a positive impact on children's social development. n The childminder gains useful information from parents on what children can already do when they start to attend her setting. She quickly works out what children need to learn next and tracks their development closely. This helps the childminder to quickly notice any gaps in children's learning. She puts appropriate measures in place to close these. n Children develop a keen interest in books. They enjoy choosing books from the good selection available to them. They know the childminder will share stories with them and snuggle up to her as they listen intently.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder is an effective teacher and knows how to support young children to learn. She constantly models counting and uses shape names as children play. The childminder understands how this will help children become familiar with differing mathematical concepts. n The childminder helps the children to learn about their own and others' cultural backgrounds. She actively supports children who speak English as an additional language to feel included. The childminder learns words in other languages that the children speak, to help them to feel secure. She also encourages children to

p.2

need to do better?

23 November 2021 use their home languages in her setting. n Parents are complimentary about the childminder. For example, they state their children are very happy in her care. Parents appreciate the good information the childminder shares with them, such as on how their children are learning and developing. n The childminder reflects on her practice and looks at ways to continually improve. She seeks training to help her to extend her knowledge and skills. For example, she is currently exploring how she can access training on using signing. The childminder talks about how this will help her to further support children's communication and language development. n The childminder helps children to prepare for moving onto nursery or school, such as by giving them many opportunities to develop independence skills. She regularly talks to staff at other settings that children attend. However, she does not always share her comprehensive development information with them.

p.2

need to do better?

Consequently, continuity in children's learning is not always optimised.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of how to recognise and respond to any signs that children may be at risk of harm or extremist behaviour. She describes what signs and symptoms would raise her concerns. The childminder is aware of agencies in her local area and knows how to pass on concerns to them. She undertakes regular training to help her to keep her knowledge relevant and up to date. The childminder has effective safeguarding policies and procedures in place. She shares these with parents to help them to understand how she endeavours to keep children safe in her care.

p.3

should:

n enhance partnerships with other settings that children attend, to help promote continuity in children's learning to the highest levels.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY458330 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10083280 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 7 August 2014

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Luton, Bedfordshire. She holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, through school term times.

p.4

Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector and the childminder looked at the areas of her home that she uses with children and discussed how she operates her practice. n The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her. They also talked about the progress that children are making. n A sample of policies and procedures was looked at by the inspector, which included documents relating to the suitability of household members, safeguarding and complaints. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents and discussed the childminder's reflections of her practice with her.

p.4

Inspection activities

23 November 2021 We carried out this inspection 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

23 November 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6