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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children experience a rich selection of exciting activities with the childminder. There is a hive of activity as they blow bubbles, cook, explore jelly and create their own artwork. Children celebrate each other's diverse cultures exceptionally well. They explore and celebrate different religions and cultural backgrounds. For example, they prepare, cook and eat meals from a wide range of countries. Children have lots of opportunities to explore their local community. They visit the park, the café, the library and a local farm regularly.

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The provision is good

Children's activities are planned meticulously by the childminder. She sequences her curriculum so that children learn and remember new words and experiences. Children are respectful of one another and the childminder. A culture of fairness and democracy, as well as turn taking and sharing, means that behaviour is excellent. There is a feeling of family as children sit around the big table to eat and complete activities. Children make choices as they talk about their likes and dislikes, and listen to each other extremely well. Throughout the day, they chat about their recent experiences at home. For example, children talk about their recent holiday and others ask, 'Did they have fish in the sea when you went to Turkey?'

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need to do better?

n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills extremely well. Children learn new vocabulary, and the childminder ensures interactions are deliberately ambitious for all children. n The childminder encourages all children to make choices and express their feelings. Consequently, children are developing independence and resilience. For example, during sensory play, the childminder asks children if they would like to put their hands in the jelly, and praises them when they have a go. n The childminder provides exceptional opportunities for children to explore other cultures. For example, they find out about and have opportunities to celebrate Eid and Christmas. n The childminder has a strong understanding of child development. This enables her to provide a challenging and ambitious curriculum for all children, which helps them to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder is ambitious about her own professional development and

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need to do better?

strives to improve her teaching. This helps to ensure she provides a good early years experience for children. n The childminder has a clear set of expectations and boundaries. As a result, children understand the rules of the setting and play happily together. n Children's care needs are clearly known and met because the childminder finds out good information from parents at the start. She is extremely nurturing and

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28 July 2022 caring to all children. This helps children to settle quickly, be relaxed and develop a strong sense of belonging. n Children learn about healthy lifestyles because the childminder promotes them extremely well. Children eat a diverse range of healthy foods and make choices about what they want to eat. For example, they choose between a variety of fruits at snack time. n The childminder organises trips into the local area to encourage children to develop confidence and an understanding of the world. For example, they learn to order food in the café and choose a book at the local library. These are part of the regular routine. n The childminder plans interesting activities with the children. For example, when making pizza, they plan what toppings to use and taste them before deciding which one they like. The childminder encourages all children join in and do as much as they can for themselves.

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need to do better?

n Parents are largely happy with the care and learning their children experience and report on the good progress their children have made. However, sometimes, the information that the childminder shares with parents about her setting is not clear.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding. She understands her responsibility to keep children safe and recognises the importance of reporting her concerns. The childminder is very knowledgeable about local safeguarding issues which affect her community. For example, she knows the warning signs of female genital mutilation and forced marriages, and how to report her concerns to the correct agency. The childminder takes steps to help ensure her home and garden are safe. She carries out regular risk assessments and this helps to assure children's safety and welfare.

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should:

n strengthen the information shared with parents so that it is clear.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY552535 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10175105 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 5 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 all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and the inspector held a learning discussion together to understand how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children throughout the morning. n Parents offered written feedback which the inspector reviewed at the inspection. She took their views into account. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including the childminder's first- aid certificate and records of children's attendance.

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Inspection activities

28 July 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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28 July 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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