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 Not applicable

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder works with his wife as a co-childminder. They provide a welcoming environment for the children. The children can access a range of resources and activities, which help them develop some skills across different areas of learning. For example, children build towers with large bricks. They have a go at building a snowman in the garden and use shovels and wheelbarrows to transport the snow. The childminder knows what he wants children to achieve. However, at times, the curriculum is not always appropriate for the age and stages of development of the children. Children do not always benefit from meaningful learning or interactions. This has an impact on their levels of concentration, and children do not progress as well as possible.

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The provision requires improvement

Children develop good relationships with the childminder. These help children to feel safe and secure. Younger children find comfort and snuggle into the childminder when they are feeling tired. The childminder provides regular praise to the children, which helps build their self-esteem. Overall, children behave well. They listen to instructions and are supported by the childminder to share toys with their peers. However, at times, children do not always demonstrate a positive attitude to learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder wants children to be happy and have fun. However, sometimes, children's progress is compromised, as the curriculum is not fully planned and sequenced to build on children's learning. For instance, some activities are too complicated for younger children, and they do not understand what is being expected of them. They lose interest quickly and are not motivated to persist with activities. They struggle to become deeply engaged in their learning. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents report that they are happy with the setting and their children are always happy to attend. They receive regular photos and receive daily updates about their children's learning and development. Parents are encouraged to continue their child's learning at home. Children are given library bags with their favourite books in to share with their families. The childminder has clear communication about any planned outings,

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and parents state that the childminder is very accommodating. n When children play with resources they are interested in, they show good levels of concentration for their age. For instance, children make a pizza from coloured dough and pretend to cook it in the play kitchen. However, sometimes, the childminder does not allow children to follow their own lines of enquiry as they play, and he moves children on too quickly from the activity. This does not help children to make the best possible progress in their learning and development. n Children's language and communication skills are suitably promoted. Children

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need to do better?

13 December 2022 share books with the childminder, and they enjoy dancing to familiar nursery rhymes. They learn words for different colours as they play with dough. Children have some opportunity to develop their mark-making skills as they paint with brushes. This provides children with some skills they require for the next stage of their education. n The childminder has kept up to date with his mandatory training and attended a range of online seminars to enhance his professional development. However, what he has learned has not yet been fully implemented into his practice to improve children's progress and development. n The childminder supports children to develop independence in their self-care skills. Children can independently feed themselves, and they learn to put their shoes on. The childminder teaches children the importance of hygiene, as they are supported to use tissues to wipe their nose and put it in the bin, then wash

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their hands afterwards. n Children have regular opportunities to access their local community. The childminder and co-childminder take children on trips to the local park and visit farms and zoos, where they learn about different animals. Children learn about cultures that are different to their own. They learn about upcoming celebrations such as Christmas and Diwali. This helps children to develop an understanding of the world around them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a sound knowledge of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and/or neglect. He knows what action to take and to refer to the relevant professionals if he has concerns about the welfare of a child. Routine risk assessments are carried out daily to minimise potential hazards in the setting. Children play in a clean and organised environment, and the home is safe and secure. The childminder supervises the children effectively, to ensure they are safe at all times.

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Due date

ensure the curriculum reflects the needs of the children according to their age and what they need to learn and provides appropriate challenge to extend their learning. 13/03/2023

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should:

n provide more opportunity for children to follow their own lines of enquiry as they play, to extend their learning and develop more positive attitudes to their learning n use professional development opportunities more effectively to improve on the standard of teaching and support children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2580448 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10250992 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2020 and lives in Luton. He works with a co- childminder. He operates all year round, from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also offers occasional overnight care.

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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. He talked to the inspector about the curriculum. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and discussed children's progress with the childminder. n The manager and inspector carried out a joint observation. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. This included evidence of staff suitability, the training record, and safeguarding documents. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

13 December 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

13 December 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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