Childminder in Luton

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has good knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She can discuss the process for reporting wider issues, such as radicalisation. The childminder has conversations with school-age children to help them understand how to keep themselves safe. The childminder keeps her safeguarding training up to date. The childminder ensures the suitability of other adults in the household. n The childminder has a good understanding of child development. She is clear about the next steps in learning for the children in her care. The childminder talks about how she uses children's interests to extend their learning. The childminder knows who to contact if she has any concerns about a child's development. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She explains how she encourages the children to follow simple instructions. She describes how the younger children often remind the older school children of the rules.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder describes how she provides healthy meals and snacks for all children. She talks about the variety of hot and cold meals and children make independent choices. There is outdoor space that children can play in through the day. The childminder talks about the dental hygiene resources she now has in place. n The childminder discusses how she promotes communication and language development, by talking to children at their level and making eye contact. She describes how the children enjoy singing songs, and how she uses this to promote their next steps in learning. She says she enjoys conversations about children's school days with the older children. n The childminder discusses how she promotes independence skills across the day. She describes how she encourages children to put on their own coats and shoes and at mealtimes she encourages them use their cutlery. n The childminder explains how she ensures children develop their social skills.

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This provision meets requirements

She understands that by attending local mother and toddler groups, the children have opportunities to socialise with others. n The childminder describes how she stayed in contact with her children during the COVID-19 pandemic. She kept in touch through phone and video calls, and going to visit children on her daily walks. This helped the children remain familiar with her. n Parents say they are extremely happy with the care their children receive at the childminder's home. They talk regularly to the childminder about their child's day. Parents are confident in any advice given to them by the childminder. They work together to support children's development such as with toilet training.

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This provision meets requirements

26 January 2022 There were no children in the early years age range present when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no early years children present, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 105071 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10072248 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 8 Date of previous inspection 2 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1998 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures it is safe and suitable. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation that the childminder uses when caring for children, including policies. n The inspector considered the suitability of the premises for children indoors and outdoors. n The inspector held a discussion with the childminder regarding safeguarding. n The inspector and the childminder completed a learning walk. The childminder shared with the inspector how she plans to support children's learning and development. n The inspector spoke to parents on the telephone on the day of inspection and viewed written testimonials.

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Inspection activities

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

26 January 2022 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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