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 Good

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The provision is good

Children flourish in the safe, happy and calm environment. They are happy to leave their parents and quickly become engaged in activities of their choosing. Children enjoy playing with the childminder. She uses her child development knowledge to aid their learning. The childminder works with a co-childminder. They have an effective key-person system in place. This helps children develop strong relationships with both adults. The childminder uses children's interests to create fun and exciting activities, for example using numbered picture cards linked to popular films to help children with counting. She uses children's home languages to support those who speak English as an additional language. This gives children the confidence to join in with activities.

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The provision is good

Children have a real sense of belonging and are aware of their individual identities. The childminder celebrates similarities and differences between them, and they discuss what makes them different to each other. The childminder praises children regularly. This allows them to be proud of themselves and their creations. The children proudly display their work on a 'you are amazing' board. They are kind to each other. The older children assist the younger ones when required. For example, the older children talk to the younger children about the colours of the animals and bowls. They help them with matching these into the correct place.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well and provides activities which interest them. She has good knowledge of what children need to learn next. However, the childminder does not always adjust activities to meet the learning needs of younger children. For example, when cooking pizzas, she does not give younger children the same amount of attention as older children. Therefore, younger children do not benefit fully from the activity. n There are high expectations for children's behaviour and they behave well. Children are kind to each other and help each other when needed. n The childminder uses familiar workout videos to support children's physical development. They bend, stretch and move like robots to create a range of movements. The childminder encourages the children to find ways to get their hearts to race faster. They run fast on the spot and jump up and down. At the end, the childminder encourages the children to have a drink and remain

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'hydrated'. n The childminder encourages children's language development in a variety of ways. She speaks to them at their level and uses eye contact to engage their attention. The childminder uses age-appropriate words to develop children's language further. She introduces a wider vocabulary to the older children. n The childminder sequences children's learning to ensure they have embedded

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need to do better?

11 February 2022 the skills they need for their future learning. The children freely access the 'growing station' to explore soil and seeds. This allows them to learn the skills they need to plant their own seeds, in order to grow fruit and vegetables for their snacks. n The childminder prides herself on her healthy eating policy. The children all have home-made, organic snacks and meals. The childminder is aware of children's allergies and dietary requirements, adapting the menu when required. Children enjoy growing their own fruit and vegetables in the garden. This allows them to widen their understanding of the world around us. n Parents value the childminder's service. They praise the effective communication and enjoy receiving daily updates and photos of their children. The childminder shares children's interests and activity ideas with parents, to enable them to continue the learning at home. She gathers children's starting points from their

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parents, using an 'all about me' form. n The childminder has effective supervision in place for herself with her co- childminder. They support each other to improve their practice. They set targets and discuss training opportunities. The childminder is part of a wider network, which allows her to discuss her practice further.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures her safeguarding knowledge is up to date. She is aware of wider issues, such as radicalisation. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is confident in her ability to report concerns about a child's welfare to the relevant authorities, and understands the procedure to follow if there is a concern about someone in her household. The childminder has comprehensive policies in place to support her practice.

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should:

n adapt the experiences available for all children to meet the learning needs of the younger children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY461041 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10219434 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 3 August 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Luton. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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 childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together. They discussed the childminder's curriculum and what she wants children to learn. n The inspector carried out a joint observation of a group activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at reviews and spoke to parents during the inspection to take account of their views. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder.

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Inspection activities

11 February 2022 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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11 February 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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