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 delight in being with this vibrant childminder. Her desire to promote children's development to the highest level is evident throughout her work. Children respond to this positivity and show an amazing eagerness to explore and learn. For example, children build on their love of colouring as they paint model bears, noting the difference between working in two and three dimensions. Children are inspired by the childminder, developing valuable skills as they mirror her actions. For instance, they choose to repeat a card activity. They remember the childminder's approach and demonstrate their learning as they ask each other to count bears and find the corresponding written number. They offer lots of encouragement and celebrate their successes.

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The provision is outstanding

The childminder is an excellent role model and children respond to her high standards. Their behaviour is impeccable and they show a mature approach to this. Children recognise their emotions and needs and understand how to meet these. For example, they know when they are tired and have a brief rest before resuming their play. Well-planned opportunities support children in gaining a very practical knowledge of healthy lifestyles. Children help grow fruit and talk knowledgeably about the health benefits of these. With the childminder's support, children have learnt to competently assess risks and keep themselves safe.

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need to do better?

n The childminder sets exacting standards. Her extensive knowledge and experience and her ability to combine these with her deep understanding of each child means that she offers children a curriculum that is perfectly matched to their needs. Children thrive and make rapid progress in all areas as they participate in play opportunities that interest, challenge and engage them. The childminder's expert monitoring of their progress ensures that any weaker areas are instantly noted and immediately addressed. n The conscientious childminder reviews every area of her practice and is constantly striving to develop this further. She evaluates children's daily play to look at where she can extend this to help children make even further progress. The childminder completes a wealth of training, including weekly seminars, aiding her in developing her teaching skills further. n The childminder makes excellent decisions about when to allow children time to

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develop their own play and joins in wholeheartedly whenever appropriate, extending children's learning and enjoyment to the highest levels. For example, children make cakes with sand and leaves and the childminder pretends to eat these with the 'stone spoon'. Children are totally immersed in this play and invent new ingredients, using their excellent language skills to describe the 'special spicy sprinkle sauce'.

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10 September 2024 n Children demonstrate their great enjoyment of books. The childminder reads with creative animation and children are captivated, for example, as they listen to a favourite story, eagerly adding their own contributions. They become so immersed in the story that they stand up as the story nears its conclusion, showing great expression on their faces as they relate to how the characters are feeling. n The childminder makes a significant contribution to the development of children's language and communication skills. She narrates children's play and they mimic this, readily explaining their play. Children have numerous opportunities to practise their communication skills. For example, they act out a story, spontaneously moving around the room together as they incorporate further resources and embellish the story. n Thoughtful daily activities support children in gaining a practical awareness of

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differences and enable them to understand, and feel part of, their community. For example, children join in with celebrations associated with the coronation. They visit a nearby 'tree cathedral', noting the woodland locality and collecting natural items to use in craft activities. n Children concentrate as they play and explore. For instance, when playing with coloured dough, they set themselves the challenge of making ever-decreasing circles, carefully stacking these in order of size to 'make a cake'. n Parents offer the highest praise for the childminder and note the exceptional progress children make. The childminder's excellent communication with parents enables them to continuously exchange information and updates. The childminder offers personalised support to aid parents in continuing their children's learning at home.

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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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499335 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10355295 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 5 Date of previous inspection 23 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 provides funded early education places 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 this provision. n The inspector observed activities 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 together. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including the safeguarding procedures. n The inspector talked with children at appropriate times throughout the inspection and considered their views. She also reviewed written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

10 September 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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10 September 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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