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 Good

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The provision is good

The childminder develops warm relationships with children and is very caring towards them. Children make themselves feel at home. They select activities that they show interest in and revisit toys that they enjoy. New babies settle well because of the nurturing and attentive care that the childminder gives them. The childminder invests time in getting to know the children and their families. As a result, children feel safe, secure and happy in her care.

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The provision is good

Children are kind and considerate, and demonstrate an understanding of turn taking in their play. They play together well and become confident in their interactions with one another, giving good eye contact and communicating with gestures. Older children show 'caring hands' to younger children and often give them help. For example, older children model to younger children how to use 'shakers' and then give them a go.

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The provision is good

Children's needs are met well. For example, the childminder gives reassurance and comfort to children when they become tired. She supports children to express themselves, especially during singing and dancing activities. Children enjoy learning new words and become confident in singing nursery rhymes. They have good opportunities to build their communication by 'adding on one word' to describe their surroundings.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's learning and the settling process. She gains detailed information from parents when new children start. The childminder offers a number of settling sessions with parents that are tailored to children's specific needs. This ensures that she can plan for children's needs and interests. As a result, children are calm and have settled into the care of the childminder. n Parents speak positively of the 'welcoming home' that the childminder provides to all children. Parents receive regular updates, which help to build the trust that parents have, finding ease in dropping their children into the childminder's care. They praise the connections that the childminder makes with other settings to support all children's development. n Children access resources and toys of their interest. They develop their ideas into play. For example, children use play dough and create a gingerbread man

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need to do better?

from a story they are learning. The childminder enhances their learning with skilful interactions, and guides children to use tools to manipulate play dough textures. However, not all group activities are adapted to precisely focus on children's individual needs, in particular those of the younger children. n Children's care needs are carefully approached. The childminder likes to have a discussion with the children when they need their nappies changed. She

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27 November 2023 prioritises giving children the space they request during toileting times, as they make positive transitions. Children are familiar with when to wash their hands, and sing a song to guide them. They are celebrated and praised for their efforts. n Children are encouraged to express how they are feeling in active ways. For example, they use music to talk about feeling 'happy' or 'sad'. The childminder extends play, incorporating instruments or dance to build children's communication and language. However, on occasions, children are not best supported to remain focused when engaging in activities, in order to build on what they already know and can do. n The childminder plans outings for children to explore the world around them and support their physical play. They attend planned playgroups so that children can enhance their social interactions and mix with other children in the community.

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need to do better?

The childminder discusses the importance of accessing the outdoors, which is important to the children who attend the setting and the curriculum that she offers. n The childminder reflects on her practice and through using shared feedback. She is motivated in looking at ways that she can develop her setting. The childminder completes training to help to identify how she can enhance her practice. She values the communication from parents, and gives them opportunities to share feedback to support the care in her setting.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder works closely with parents to develop their understanding of safeguarding at the setting and beyond. She understands her role in keeping children safe from harm. The childminder understands the importance of taking swift action with any concerns and reporting to local safeguarding professionals. She attends regular training to develop her practice and ensure that her knowledge remains up to date. The childminder's home is safe and secure, minimising hazards for all children who attend. She has a clear knowledge of safeguarding, and understands her duty to protect all children and their welfare.

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should:

n ensure that activities are adapted for all children to focus on their individual needs, in particular for younger children n make the most of promoting children's engagement to move them on and extend their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 104874 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10295254 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 8 Date of previous inspection 5 December 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in Luton, Bedfordshire. The childminder offers care from Monday to Thursday, 7am until 6.30pm, all year round, except for family holidays and public holidays. The childminder holds a recognised qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded education for two-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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum is implemented and the impact that this has on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting through providing written feedback for the inspector. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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