Childminder in Luton

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder is in breach of requirements of the statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. This undermines children's safety and well-being. For example, while she has an appropriate child protection procedure, she has not followed this to report concerns regarding children's welfare in a timely manner. Nevertheless, children feel happy and settled in the childminder's care. They eagerly greet the childminder when they arrive. They take off their shoes and coats by themselves before quickly settling down to play. Children form positive relationships with the childminder and each other. They follow her instructions and enjoy the time they spend with her.

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The provision is inadequate

Children make good progress in their learning and development while they are with the childminder. They develop positive attitudes and learn to share with one another. The childminder helps them if they struggle with this. For instance, she encourages children to share out the potatoes they dig up from the garden. Children enjoy activities that help them to persevere and take pride in their achievements. For example, they smile proudly when they complete puzzles. The childminder praises them for their efforts and helps them to talk about the picture on the puzzle. Children use tools for a purpose, such as when they roll out the play dough with rolling pins. The oldest children talk about the different shapes they make as they cut the dough with cutters.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is failing to meet the requirements for which she is registered. In addition to the failure to follow child protection procedures, she has not fully considered the impact of her policies and procedures on the children in her care. For example, she has not thought about all children's individual needs when arranging areas for children to rest and sleep. Additionally, the childminder does not have suitable procedures in place to share information with other settings that children attend. n The childminder recognises the different learning needs of the children she cares for. She provides children with new and interesting experiences to support their development. Children learn about where the food they eat comes from and confidently share their knowledge with the childminder. For instance, children talk about the different types of vegetables in the garden. The childminder introduces new language to the children, such as talking about the differences

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between chard and cabbage, as they explore the vegetable patch. This helps children to expand their knowledge and vocabulary. The childminder explains to the children what they will do next with the potatoes. As a result, children make connections between the different activities they complete. n The childminder gains a range of relevant information from parents when

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need to do better?

18 November 2021 children start. This helps her to find out what children can already do. She plans activities so that children can build on their existing skills. For instance, children use age-appropriate knives to help prepare the potatoes. This helps children to build the smaller muscles in their hands. The childminder helps children to recognise potential risks in the environment around them. She supports children to hold knives safely, so that they do not hurt themselves, and talks to children about the dangers of the boiling water while the potatoes cook. n Parents are happy with the care that the childminder provides. The childminder shares information with them regularly. She gives them ideas of how to support their children's learning and development at home. She talks to parents about how to keep their children healthy. For instance, she shares information leaflets with parents regarding childhood illnesses. The childminder discusses behaviour

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management strategies with the parents. This helps to provide children with consistent expectations regarding their behaviour. n The childminder checks that children understand what she teaches them. For instance, she asks children why it is important that they wash their hands when they come inside from the garden. Children confidently respond that it is to clean away the germs. Children complete tasks, such as handwashing, independently. They use cutlery appropriately at mealtimes. These skills help to prepare them for moving on to school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has failed to report concerns regarding children's welfare to the relevant agencies. She recognises the signs that a child may be at risk of harm and knows how to identify wider safeguarding issues. However, the childminder has not taken swift action when observing developing signs of concern in children's lives. She attends regular training to update her knowledge.

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Due date

ensure that the procedures of the relevant local safeguarding partners are followed to report any concerns about children to the appropriate agencies without delay 06/12/2021

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Due date

18 November 2021 implement professional relationships with other settings that children attend, to ensure an appropriate two-way flow of information to meet children's welfare and development needs 16/12/2021

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Due date

ensure that sleeping arrangements for any child who needs to rest and sleep are appropriate, and thoroughly consider children's individual needs. 16/12/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556642 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10190125 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

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

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Luton. She operates her provision all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification.

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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 the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector had a tour of the premises and considered the suitability of the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children. They discussed the impact of the childminder's teaching on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to parents. She took their views into consideration. n Children spoke to the inspector at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector looked at a range of the childminder's documentation, including her policies, risk assessments and suitability documents.

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Inspection activities

18 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.

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Inspection activities

18 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.

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