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 settle quickly in this warm and caring environment. They show they feel safe and happy in the childminder's home under her kind and nurturing care. Children develop close bonds with the childminder, which helps to support their emotional well-being. Children behave well. They learn to manage their own behaviour and feelings as they share and take turns. Children are instinctively considerate as they pass plates to each other at snack time and take turns on the slide.

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The provision is good

Children receive plenty of positive encouragement from the childminder, which gives them confidence to explore the well-resourced environment. They follow their own lines of enquiry as they explore the water tray, pouring water from teapots and watching it flow through pipes. Children have a positive attitude to learning and persevere in practising new skills. For instance, they concentrate as they make bubbles in the garden. They develop an understanding of early mathematical concepts as the childminder talks about 'big' and 'small' bubbles. Children gain skills they will need to move on to the next stage of learning successfully.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is enthusiastic and joins in with the children's play to support their learning. She knows the children well. She obtains detailed information from parents when children first start. Parents share information about their children's likes, dislikes and routines. The childminder observes the children to find out what they can do. She plans a coherent curriculum designed around the children's interests and needs. n Children explore their own ideas. The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities for them. For instance, children make marks on a chalkboard and this helps to develop early writing skills in preparation for school. However, on occasions, the childminder does not ensure that planned activities match the abilities of the children and, as a result, they do not remain focused. n The childminder offers good support for children who are beginning to use their speaking skills. She emphasises key words to help develop their understanding

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and language. Children enjoy repeating words that the childminder uses, such as 'crunchy' as they play with cereal. This helps to extend their vocabulary. Children eagerly join in with actions to songs and rhymes. As a result, they make good progress in their communication and language development. n The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language well. She speaks to children in English and gathers key words in their home languages to support them when they first start. As a result, children who speak English as an additional language are confident and make strong relationships in the setting.

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2 August 2022 n Children experience a rich range of activities beyond the provision. For instance, they enjoy trips to the zoo, parks, soft-play centres and playgroups. This provides opportunities for children to socialise with other children and learn about the world around them. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They comment that she is 'dedicated, inclusive and loved by the children she cares for'. She works closely with parents to share learning goals for their children. She provides termly reports and daily feedback. Parents are actively involved in contributing to children's next steps. The childminder provides support to parents so they can extend their children's learning at home. She supports parents to manage behavioural issues and routines at home successfully, and this has a positive impact on families. n The childminder is passionate and dedicated in her work. She works closely with

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other childminders to share ideas. She runs a weekly playgroup and organises events such as 'graduation day' for children who are moving up to school. The childminder ensures that all mandatory training is completed, and she fulfils her roles and responsibilities effectively. However, she has not pursued further professional development opportunities to develop her knowledge and enhance teaching.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect. She has robust procedures in place to follow if she needs to raise concerns. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date with regular training. She carries out regular risk assessments to ensure the environment is safe for the children. She ensures that children are safe during trips and outings, using reins and high-visibility jackets so that children can be seen at all times. She teaches children how to keep themselves safe in the sun, use sun cream and play safely on equipment such as slides.

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should:

n review the planning of activities to suit the age and stage of development of all children n identify ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance skills and raise the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY266066 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10231731 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 6 Date of previous inspection 28 September 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 joined the inspector on a learning walk. She talked to the inspector about the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors. She discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of the childminder's suitability, training records and safeguarding documents. n The inspector took account of written views 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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