Cywko, Monika

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 demonstrate that they enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They build close bonds with the childminder, who is kind and caring. Children demonstrate a motivation to learn as they explore and make independent choices in their play. They enjoy the company of their friends and learn to play cooperatively together. Children enjoy being physically active and have daily opportunities to play outside in the fresh air. They eagerly chase bubbles and are shown by the childminder how to progress their skills in jumping on the spot to jumping over cones. Children laugh and have fun.

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The provision is good

The childminder enthusiastically joins in the children's play, which helps to sustain their attention. She encourages the children to work out how the roadway track pieces fit together and to identify the cars by their colour. Older children count the number of toy fish in the water tray with growing confidence. They are encouraged by the childminder to solve simple mathematical problems. For example, they count the number of toy fish left when two of them are taken away. Younger children enjoy making marks on the chalkboard. They use their small muscles as they handle tools in the sand tray and have regular opportunities to manipulate and mould dough.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. Information is gathered from parents about what children already know and can do when they start. The childminder uses this information and her own observations of the children to build on their existing skills. This supports the children to make continual progress in their learning and development. n The childminder actively supports children's language and communication skills, including children who speak English as an additional language. She introduces new vocabulary as the children play, engages them in conversation and sings familiar rhymes and songs with them. She successfully uses her translation skills to further support children's understanding and use of English. n The childminder completes mandatory training. This supports her ability to keep children safe. For example, she has a current paediatric first-aid certificate and ensures her child protection training is up to date. However, the childminder has

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need to do better?

not fully explored ways to further enhance her knowledge and teaching skills to an even higher level. n The childminder develops positive relationships with parents, sharing information about each child's day, achievements and progress. Parents report that they are happy with the care and learning opportunities provided for their children. They state that their children are making good progress in their learning and development.

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need to do better?

13 September 2023 n Children are provided with a good range of nutritious snacks and meals. They are supervised when they eat, enjoy their food and sit appropriately around the table with their peers. Children develop good self-care skills, such as learning how to use appropriate utensils to feed themselves. They readily help themselves to a drink of water, which ensures they remain hydrated. n The childminder is a positive role model and supports the children to understand rules and boundaries, such as the importance of sharing and taking their turn. She praises children for their efforts and achievements. This successfully develops their confidence and supports them to persist at their chosen activity. n The childminder works effectively with her co-childminder. They support and evaluate each other's practice, plan together and share ideas. This enhances the range of learning opportunities available for the children and supports continuity

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the potential signs that a child might be at risk of abuse. She understands the local safeguarding partnership's procedures for reporting concerns about children's welfare. This includes the action to take if an allegation of abuse is made against herself or other adults. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the potential risks in her co-childminder's home. She visually checks that all procedures are in place to minimise potential hazards to children.

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should:

n identify professional development opportunities to strengthen existing knowledge and further enhance the quality of teaching.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433899 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10310034 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 18 Number of children on roll 15 Date of previous inspection 14 November 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and works from her co-childminder's home in Luton. She operates from 10am to 4pm, Tuesday to Thursday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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 their evaluation of the childminder. n We carried out this inspection as a result of a risk assessment, following information we received about the provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her co-childminder. n Parents shared their views of the provision with the inspector. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the

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curriculum and experiences for children.

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Inspection activities

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 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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