Childminder in Luton

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Inadequate

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The provision requires improvement

Children have secure relationships with the childminder and enjoy the time they spend with her. They are confident and enjoy exploring the resources. However, inconsistencies in the childminder's teaching skills mean that she does not consistently build on what children can do and they do not make as much progress as possible. The childminder shows children she genuinely cares about them. Children follow her example and are kind and caring. For example, older children initiate games, such as 'peekaboo', that they know the younger children will enjoy.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder is sensitive to the possible effects of the COVID-19 lockdowns and notes that some children have not had opportunities to interact. She offers extra support in this and adjusts the daily routine so that children feel secure and comfortable. For example, outings have been adjusted so that children are not overwhelmed by crowded spaces. Children gain a practical understanding of how to keep themselves safe. For instance, they are aware of others using the swings and understand about keeping a safe distance. Children enjoy a variety of opportunities that support them in developing their physical skills. For example, they learn to balance on swings and use ride-on toys. They develop their smaller hand muscles as they squeeze coloured dough.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands what children need to learn next. However, the inconsistencies in teaching and in the support she offers mean that children do not always become engaged in activities. For example, children's play with coloured dough is limited by the resources the childminder takes out of the bag and hands to them. She does not fully engage children in some activities and the implementation of her curriculum is not focused enough to build on what children already know and support them to make the best possible progress. For example, when listening to a story, children become distracted as there is little to hold their interest and younger children sometimes do not understand the meaning of the words and storyline. n When the childminder's teaching is of better quality, children learn as they play. For example, older children enjoy listening to the sounds made by a large keyboard mat laid out in the garden. They discuss how this is powered by

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batteries and differentiate between the piano and guitar sounds. n Snack and mealtimes are generally sociable occasions and children chatter as they eat. For example, they talk about which foods are good for their teeth and which ones help them to grow strong and healthy. The childminder knows children well and engages them in discussions about topics she knows they enjoy, such as recent birthday parties. Opportunities such as these help children to develop their communication and social skills.

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need to do better?

2 August 2022 n Children enjoy outings that offer some additional learning opportunities. For example, they learn about nature and how food is grown when they go fruit picking. They recall these trips, talking excitedly about picking strawberries and raspberries and bringing some home for their parents. n Parents speak positively of the childminder. They feel that she communicates well with them so that they understand what their children have been learning and can continue this. Parents feel that the childminder is professional and provides a 'loving and caring environment'. Additionally, the childminder has appropriate procedures in place to support her in working in partnership with other childcarers and professionals. n Children are learning to manage their behaviour. They help to organise fair turn taking and are starting to understand their emotions and how their behaviour affects others. n Children enjoy their interactions with the childminder. However, she does not

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need to do better?

make the best use of opportunities that support children in working things out for themselves and developing their critical thinking skills. n The childminder completes some training and has used this, for example, to develop her knowledge of safeguarding and improve some aspects of her practice since the last inspection. However, she does not always focus training and development opportunities to support her in raising the quality of her teaching.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes training to develop and refresh her knowledge of safeguarding. She makes sure she is aware of local procedures and knows how to identify and report any concerns about children's welfare. Additionally, she understands the procedure to follow should any concerns be raised about her practice. The childminder has an appropriate understanding of other safeguarding issues, such as the risks associated with involvement in extreme views or practices. She is aware of the potential dangers associated with use of the internet and takes effective action to protect children.

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Due date

2 August 2022 provide all children with consistently high-quality interactions and play opportunities that help them build on their knowledge and skills and move forward in their development. 05/09/2022

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should:

n offer children further opportunities that support them in thinking things through and finding their own solutions to the problems that arise during play n enhance the use of professional development to focus more precisely on building knowledge and understanding, in order to continuously raise the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY492677 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10246259 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 10 Date of previous inspection 20 January 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 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 The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector observed activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. She talked with the childminder about how the early years provision is organised. n The childminder and inspector reviewed an activity together. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including safeguarding procedures and the suitability of household members. n The inspector talked with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and considered their views. She also reviewed written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

2 August 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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Inspection activities

2 August 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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