Home Childcarer in Luton

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

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

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The provision is inadequate

There are breaches of the statutory requirements in relation to child protection and managing children's behaviour that undermine children's safety and well-being. Furthermore, children are not provided with a curriculum that helps them to make sufficient progress. The childminder fails to identify where children are in their learning, to be able to challenge and extend their knowledge, understanding and development. The childminder has a poor understanding of the areas of learning, and the quality of her interactions with the children are not good. Children do not take part in well-planned or meaningful learning experiences.

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The provision is inadequate

Children who speak English as an additional language do not have sufficient opportunities to hear or practise the English language. The childminder communicates to children in their home language, which does not help them reach a good standard of English. Furthermore, this limits opportunities for children to gain the skills needed to be ready for school. Nevertheless, children have formed a close bond with the childminder. They demonstrate that they are happy in the childminder's care. Children make choices about their play and enjoy outdoor activities, such as exploring the feel of sand and dough.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has not made sufficient progress since her last inspection to provide children with a quality setting that promotes their health, safety and learning. She does not have the necessary skills or demonstrate the capacity to improve in order to help children make good progress in their learning. For example, the childminder has not paid particular attention to her own professional development. Her knowledge and understanding of how children learn is not good enough. n Overall, children do not receive a good enough education. The childminder has not developed her teaching to help children make progress. She speaks with parents about children's learning and development when they start with her. However, the childminder does not use this information effectively. Although she is able to explain some basic next steps for each of the children in her care, these are not adequate enough to help children develop the skills they need

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need to do better?

across all areas of learning. n The childminder does not implement effective strategies to manage children's behaviour or support them to be respectful of others. She allows children to dictate and direct what happens within her setting. For example, some children make decisions to stop the activities when they want to, such as when singing songs. This means other children do not get to finish what they start. When children's behaviour extends to tipping out toys onto the floor, the childminder fails to address this. She does not explain to children the consequences of their

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25 October 2022 actions or support them to think about their behaviour. This means children do not learn appropriate ways to behave or recognise the impact their behaviour has on others. n The childminder does not ensure that children's individual needs are considered effectively. For example, the childminder consistently speaks to children in their home language. She fails to introduce sufficient English words. This means that the children hear very little of the English language. As a result, some children do not develop a sufficient standard of spoken English in readiness for school. n Children have opportunities to be physically active. They use a range of resources, such as bikes and tunnels, indoors and outdoors, which support their physical development. n The childminder has developed her understanding of the procedures to follow when employing assistants, which includes appropriate suitability checks. This

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need to do better?

helps to ensure that those working with children are suitable to do so. n The childminder is aware of children's dietary preferences, and she ensures that children sit down when they are eating. This supports children's safety at mealtimes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is unable to put her safeguarding knowledge into practice. For example, when attending to children's personal care needs, she does not consider their dignity or right to privacy. The childminder does not understand the potential implications for young children when using a potty or having a nappy changed in front of other adults. Despite this, the childminder is able to explain the procedure to follow, including the professionals she will contact, if she identifies signs and symptoms that demonstrate a child may be at risk of harm or abuse.

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Due date

25 October 2022 ensure that children are provided with a high-quality setting that is safe and stimulating and where they are able to enjoy meaningful learning and grow in confidence; moreover, pay particular attention to ensuring that children have sufficient opportunities to learn and reach a good standard of the English language 07/12/2022

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Due date

implement an effective policy and procedure to safeguard children, to support their right to dignity and privacy during personal care procedures 07/12/2022

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Due date

implement appropriate and effective behaviour management strategies consistently with all children to help their understanding of appropriate ways to behave 07/12/2022

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Due date

enhance the programme of professional development to increase knowledge and understanding of the 'Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage' requirements. 07/12/2022

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Due date

consider the individual needs, interests and abilities of each child, and use this information to plan challenging and enjoyable experiences as part of an ambitious and well-sequenced curriculum that supports all children to make the best possible progress. 22/12/2022

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY446007 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10243180 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 3 Date of previous inspection 29 April 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round, from 8.30am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. On occasion, the childminder works with up to two assistants.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector held a learning discussion together to understand how the curriculum is organised. n The inspector spoke with children throughout the inspection. The inspector was unable to speak to parents during the inspection but did speak with the childminder about how she seeks their views. n The inspector observed the childminder's interaction with children during indoor and outdoor activities and discussed this with the childminder. n A sample of the childminder's documentation, including their paediatric first-aid qualification and Ofsted registration certificate, was reviewed by the inspector.

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Inspection activities

25 October 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

25 October 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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