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 Met

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The provision is good

Children are happy, secure and settled with this enthusiastic childminder. She dedicates time to getting to know the children and ensures that activities and daily routines support them in feeling welcome and comfortable. The childminder has high expectations and acts as a good role model, showing children her positive approach to learning. Children reflect this and confidently try new activities and persevere at tasks. For instance, young children using scooters keep trying until they work out how to balance and manoeuvre the scooter.

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The provision is good

The childminder is a good role model and children mirror her calm, caring behaviour. She helps them to understand and express their emotions. For example, children use simple pictures to indicate how they are feeling as they come in. Children participate in many activities that promote their physical skills. For instance, they enjoy dancing and using large play equipment, helping to develop their control and coordination. Children eagerly note their raised heartbeats after exercise, aiding them in appreciating the importance of healthy lifestyle practices. The childminder carefully risk assesses all areas to ensure they are safe. She explains issues to children, helping them to understand safety. For example, children use larger play equipment at the park and in the garden, assessing their own capabilities and possible risks.

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need to do better?

n The childminder shows that she genuinely enjoys her work and is fully committed to developing her practice further. She reviews relevant childcare literature and completes training to aid her in developing her skills and keeping up to date with changes. The childminder shares her experience and knowledge with her assistants, offering them effective supervision and ensuring that they are aware of their roles and responsibilities. n Children make good progress and are well prepared for the move to nursery or school. The childminder assesses children's progress and monitors their overall development. She offers additional support where needed, helping to ensure that children do not fall behind in their learning. n The childminder's good knowledge of child development supports her in planning and implementing a well-balanced curriculum. She offers children a wide variety of play opportunities that aid them in making good progress across all areas of

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learning. For example, children learn about the uses of information and communication technology. They turn on child-friendly cameras, take photographs and print these out. n The childminder supports children well in developing their language and communication skills. She makes good use of children's interests, such as singing, to aid their early communication. The childminder notes words that

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27 August 2024 children struggle with and offers them opportunities to practise these. For instance, young children smile as they state 'yellow pen' when they are drawing. This sensitive approach particularly supports children who speak English as an additional language and they make good progress. n Young children show a growing enjoyment of books. They choose these independently and spend long periods of time looking through them and talking about the illustrations. The childminder extends their enjoyment by offering books she knows they will enjoy, such as interactive books that capture their attention. n The childminder makes good use of practical opportunities to support children in noting and respecting differences. For example, during weekly 'show and tell' sessions, children talk about how they spent the weekend, their family and the traditions and celebrations they have. n Parents appreciate the service that the childminder provides and feel that she

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'goes above and beyond what is expected'. The childminder communicates well with parents, ensuring they know what their children have been doing. She shares her assessments of children and helps parents to understand children's development and build on this at home. n Children enjoy being with the childminder and their interactions with her are usually of a very good quality. However, on occasion, the childminder answers questions and solves problems for children, rather than encouraging them to explore further and build their critical thinking skills.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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should:

n enhance the opportunities that support children in exploring further and developing their skills in thinking critically and finding solutions to problems as they arise.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540567 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10355078 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 12 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 15 November 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Luton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She also offers overnight care. The childminder works with assistants.

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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 this provision. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure these are safe and suitable. n The inspector observed activities indoors and outside and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. She talked with the childminder about how the early years provision is organised. n The childminder and inspector reviewed an activity. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. n The inspector talked with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She also reviewed written feedback from parents and considered their views.

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Inspection activities

27 August 2024 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 August 2024 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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