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 applicable

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The provision is good

Children have fun while they play and learn in the childminder's care. They choose what they would like to play with, asking the childminder to help them find the correct basket in the well-stocked playroom. The childminder focuses on what children need to know and understand next through her curriculum. For example, while children play with dough, she supports them to recognise and name the colours of the cutters and rolling pins they select. She shows children how they can cut the shapes. Children roll and squeeze the dough, helping to strengthen their hand muscles in preparation for early writing skills.

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The provision is good

Children are keen to learn. They ask to practise what they already know, such as completing familiar and favourite puzzles. Children embrace new challenges when the childminder presents them with a more complex puzzle to complete. This helps to demonstrate their positive attitude towards learning. The childminder and staff who work with her support children to share and take turns during their games. Children begin to regulate their emotions and behaviour, listening to the explanations, guidance and acknowledgement the childminder offers. This contributes to the harmonious environment in which children play and learn.

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need to do better?

n Children who speak English as an additional language are supported well. The childminder communicates using words in the languages children hear at home to help them settle in her care. She repeats key words and phrases in English and shows children objects and pictures to support their understanding. As children build on their emerging vocabulary, the childminder and her staff introduce more complex and exciting words for children to hear and copy in their own sentences. This contributes to children's ability to become confident, articulate individuals by the time they move on to school. n The childminder and her staff teach children skills to help support their independence. For example, they learn to wash their hands and how to put on their shoes and coats before they go out to play. The childminder does not rush children while they feed themselves, contributing to children's growing sense of achievement and confidence.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with parents. She finds out key information from parents when children first start in their care. The childminder shares information about children's progress with their parents. She gives them support and advice about subjects, such as toilet training and eating. This helps to make children's transitions as smooth as possible. Children receive consistent messages and approaches in their learning and development, contributing to their good progress. n The childminder and her staff are motivated to continue to build on their own

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need to do better?

15 October 2024 knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. The childminder accesses regular webinars for childminders and training courses. She shares new information and ideas with staff, helping to ensure they have a consistent approach to teaching and supporting children's well being. This contributes to the good-quality care and education provided. n The childminder provides children with nutritious food for them to eat during mealtimes and snacks. She talks to children about the food they try, helping them adopt a positive and healthy attitude towards their diet. However, at times, the childminder does not seat all the children at the same table or height. This has an impact on children's ability to interact with their peers. n Children feel secure in the childminder's care. From a young age, they quickly become familiar with the daily routine the childminder follows. This helps to

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need to do better?

prepare children for their move to school or nursery. Sometimes, the childminder moves children from one activity to another without sufficient notice. This means they have less time to prepare for change or reach a natural conclusion in their self-chosen play.

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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 find ways to arrange snack and mealtimes so that all children are able to interact with their peers n give children even more time to find natrual conclusions to their play and explorations before activities are changed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2680841 Local authority Luton Inspection number 10360108 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides government funded early education for all eligible children. She works with two assistants at different times.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed activities in the playroom and outside areas. She spoke to the childminder, staff who work with her and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The childminder described her curriculum. She held a discussion with the inspector about her teaching and the impact it has on children's progress. n The inspector looked at a range of documents, including the evidence of the suitability of the childminder and her staff. n A small number of parents spoke to the inspector. She took their views, and those of others through written testimonials and cards into account in her evaluation of the provision.

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Inspection activities

15 October 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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Inspection activities

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