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 Not Met (with actions)

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate they feel settled and secure with the childminder. They stay close to her when they are unsure of visitors. The childminder's reassurance and positive words result in children's confidence growing and they are soon including visitors in their activities. Children have many opportunities to be outside. They are highly active as they bounce on trampolines and ride around in wheeled cars. These activities support children's physical health and well-being.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy taking part in activities that the childminder plans to close gaps in their learning. They use tools to roll and cut dough. The childminder encourages children to squash and mould the dough to help develop the muscles in their hands. Children use appropriate words to describe what they are doing, such as 'squishing'. They excitedly show visitors what they have made, showing pride in their achievements. Children enjoying choosing from the many activities available to them. They move around the childminder's home with confidence and children's behaviour is good.

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need to do better?

n The childminder gains detailed information about children when they start at her setting. She provides children with experiences that they have not yet taken part in, such as visits to toddler groups. The childminder observes children closely and uses her observations and assessments to identify what they need to learn next. She identifies where there are gaps in children's learning and adapts her teaching methods to close these. Children are making good progress. n The childminder's curriculum successfully builds on what children already know and can do. She targets her support and activities well to ensure that children's knowledge continues to grow. For example, the childminder encourages children to count as they line up aeroplanes they have cut out of dough. She introduces children to more complex mathematical concepts by modelling. For instance, the childminder cuts out squares of dough and talks about how many sides they

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need to do better?

have. n Children are developing a love for books and enjoy sharing stories with the childminder. They show how they are learning to gain information from looking at pictures. The childminder makes sure children's favourite books are easily available to them, so they can use these independently. n Children are developing a good understanding of the world. They have a keen interest in sea creatures. They ask the childminder for water, so they can expand their play. Children know which animals live in water and pretend the sand is food. The childminder uses books with children to further expand their knowledge and interest. n Parents speak positively about the childminder. They say their children are very

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18 September 2023 happy to attend and are making good progress. Parents value the many outings and experiences the childminder provides for their children. The childminder provides parents with regular feedback on the progress their children are making. n Children have many opportunities to choose what they want to do and where they want to play. They are keen to spend time outside, where they explore with sand and water. Children engage well in self-chosen play. However, at times, the childminder is too keen to move them on to another activity. This interrupts children's engagement in learning. n The childminder actively reflects on her practice and looks for ways to continually develop and improve the services she offers. She regularly undertakes professional development opportunities, which help to raise her knowledge and skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has made improvements since the last inspection. She ensures that she informs Ofsted of all persons aged 16 years or over living on the premises. The childminder ensures they have appropriate checks to determine their suitability. The childminder knows the signs and symptoms of possible abuse or neglect. She clearly explains the procedure she would follow to report any concerns to the relevant agencies. She has a clear safeguarding policy in place, which she shares with parents and uses to underpin her good practice. The childminder undertakes regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge relevant and up to date.

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should:

n provide more opportunities for children to continue with activities they are interested in without interruption.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY355832 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10279294 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 2 Date of previous inspection 19 October 2022

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Luton. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8.30am to 5.30pm, term time only. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 her evaluations. n The inspector and the childminder looked at the areas of her home that she uses with children and discussed how she plans her curriculum and operates her practice. n The inspector observed the childminder joining in activities with children and discussed the learning that was taking place with her. n A sample of policies and procedures was looked at by the inspector. These included documents relating to the suitability of household members, safeguarding and complaints. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents and discussed the childminder's reflections of her practice with her.

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Inspection activities

18 September 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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Inspection activities

18 September 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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