Childminder in Luton

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children thrive in this dynamic environment. They respond to the childminder's high expectations and positive role modelling. Children thoroughly enjoy using their knowledge, frequently challenging themselves. For instance, they count the sides of cheese biscuits at lunchtime, competently naming hexagons and pentagons. Children are confident to persevere at tasks. For example, children make carrot noses for their dough snowman. They concentrate as they model the right shape, celebrating their success with 'high fives'. Children relish the opportunity to solve problems. For instance, they think about why ice creams might melt, working together to make suggestions, such as warm hands and room temperature.

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The provision is outstanding

Children's enjoyment of learning is infectious and they encourage and inspire one another. For example, when making dough models, they work out how to use scissors and other tools to reshape these and 'cut the person's hair'. Children are secure in the daily routines and are fully involved. For instance, they independently select the most effective equipment to clean the table before lunch. Children show a mature attitude to understanding behaviour. They sensitively note that their visitor has no discs to post into a toy and quickly share these out. Children show an excellent understanding of healthy lifestyles. While eating lunch, they remember that yoghurt contains calcium and describe how this helps keep their bones and teeth strong.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is unwavering in her commitment to offering children the very best start. She conscientiously reviews all areas of her work to make even further improvements. The childminder completes additional training and carries out her own research to help develop her knowledge and teaching skills to an even higher standard. n The childminder has an excellent awareness of how each child prefers to learn and intuitively knows what they need to learn next. Her excellent planning ensures that all children have exciting play opportunities. They make exceptional progress and are very well prepared for school. The childminder's incredibly robust monitoring ensures that any gaps in children's learning are swiftly noted and addressed. n Children use their excellent language skills to explain their play. For example, they competently describe how they mixed paints to make new colours. They go on to describe shades of colours, such as teal. They express their creativity as

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they explain that sharks are hiding in a pond they have painted. The childminder teaches children sign language and they competently use this throughout discussions and play, to aid their communication. n Children are inspired to read and understand a wealth of different books. They

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27 February 2023 choose their favourite stories and make their own books, filled with creative illustrations, to help re-tell the story. They frequently remember and repeat favourite sentences from books as they play, further reinforcing their excellent language skills. n The childminder pays meticulous attention to children's interests and makes the very best use of these to extend their knowledge. For example, children interested in playing with cars design and build their own road layouts. These include a variety of pedestrian crossings, helping children to consider safety and reinforce their knowledge of this area. n Children have numerous opportunities to gain a practical awareness of different lifestyles. For example, they share information about their countries of origin. They go on to research the types of homes and then gather resources to make models of these. n The childminder makes use of every opportunity to extend children's learning.

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For example, when children excitedly add model mermaids to the 'aquariums' they have made, she encourages them to use positional language. Children eagerly describe the mermaids sitting on rocks or hiding behind them and the seaweed hanging in front of them. n The childminder offers excellent support to parents and works in close partnership with them to fully understand each child's interests, their development and how they prefer to play and learn. Additionally, the childminder builds strong partnerships with other childcare providers. She frequently exchanges assessment information and builds on what children have been learning, for example, at nursery. n Parents praise the childminder and value the significant part she plays in helping their children to flourish and make rapid progress. They applaud the childminder for her excellent communication with them, enabling them to understand what their children have been doing and build on this.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust understanding of safeguarding, regularly completing training to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder is fully aware of the signs to look out for that may indicate concerns in a child's life. She understands how to report these to the correct professional without delay. The childminder knows the procedure to follow should anyone make an allegation about her or anyone in her household. Additionally, she understands the effects of other issues, such as radicalisation. The childminder appreciates the possible dangers associated with use of the internet and takes effective steps to protect children at all times.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY419191 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10276354 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 11 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, 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 provision. n The inspector observed activities inside and outside and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. The childminder and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder and inspector reviewed an activity together. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the safeguarding procedures and proof of the suitability of household members. n The inspector talked with children during the inspection. She viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

27 February 2023 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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27 February 2023 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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