Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 05/09/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 3 Previous inspection: Not Applicable How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children 2 The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision 3

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This provision is satisfactory

 The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote the health and safety of the children in her care. She has assessed the risks of her premises well and has minimised these so that children are able to play in the lounge, dining room and garden safely.  Children feel safe and secure with the childminder who provides a caring, stimulating environment where children experience familiar routines.  The childminder uses consistent and clear boundaries for children who develop a good understanding of acceptable behaviour.  Children attend regular group play sessions with the childminder, providing opportunities for them to develop social skills and try out new activities in different surroundings.

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It is not yet good because

 The childminder has not yet started to consider how she will evaluate and monitor her childminding practice over time.  The childminder has yet to provide a range of activities which will support and encourage babies' drive to stand and walk.

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Information about this inspection

Inspections of registered early years provision are scheduled:  at least once in every inspection cycle. The current cycle ends on 31 July 2016  more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged as inadequate  brought forward in the inspection cycle where Ofsted has received information that suggests the provision may not be meeting the legal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage; or where assessment of the provision identifies a need for early inspection  prioritised for inspection where we have received information that the provision is not meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage and which suggests children may not be safe  at the completion of an investigation into failure to comply with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Information about this inspection

The provision is also registered on the compulsory part of the Childcare Register. This report includes a judgment about compliance with the requirements of that register.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the two main downstairs rooms.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the observations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's learning journals and a selection of other documentation and records.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and two children aged two years in the Buckingham Fields area of Northampton. Childminding takes place in the ground floor rooms of the property with access to the first floor for sleeping. There is a fully enclosed garden available for outdoor play. The family has two pet cats. The childminder is able to take and collect children from local pre-schools and primary schools.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She is currently caring for one child in the early years age group. The childminder holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3 and has over 12 years experience of working with children.

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must:

 review training and development needs for example through self-evaluation and monitoring to ensure a quality learning experience is offered to all children that continually improves.

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To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

 provide a range of activities which will support and encourage babies' drive to stand and walk.

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who attend

The childminder has a clear understanding of the seven areas of learning. She provides a range of activities that hold children's attention as they learn to master basic skills, such as, operating a musical box and balancing as they pull themselves onto their feet. Early communication is well supported as the childminder speaks directly to children making it clear what she would like them to do. Babies turn their head towards her voice and babble a response which she acknowledges.

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who attend

Babies learn from watching older children and enjoy copying and playing alongside their older friends. They have a good variety of safe, suitable toys to experiment and play with such as magnetic cars which they enjoy trying to push along in a line and the pots and pans in the play kitchen which make exciting sounds when used as impromptu instruments. Whilst babies are able to pull themselves up onto their feet and walk on their toes as they hold onto the furniture, the childminder is not yet fully supporting their drive and passion to be able to walk unaided.

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who attend

The childminder has started to keep a learning journal for each child which reflects their progress since she started to care for them. Communication with parents is excellent ensuring that she is fully aware of any milestones reached or new experiences the children may have had when with their parents.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Children feel very secure with the childminder who makes sure she obtains information from parents about likes and dislikes and children's routines. Her knowledge of their needs, particularly babies, is very clear. She makes sure that each child feels valued and special by giving them her individual attention whenever she can. Babies respond to her verbal and non-verbal communication and enjoy the cuddles and close contact during quiet times, such as, when they look at books together and when the older children sing songs.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

Behaviour is very good with older children sharing their toys with the babies when it is appropriate to do so. Babies are helped to understand that throwing toys and touching the television controls is not acceptable. They are developing good self-care skills as they learn to hold the spoon competently and to feed themselves pieces of melon. Children learn personal hygiene skills, such as, when, why and how to wash their hands and babies have their hands and face wiped before and after food so they start to get used to the routine.

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The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children

The regular outings to local groups help the children to develop confidence in less familiar situations and to play with or alongside a range of other children and also to get used to being with other adults. Opportunities for outdoor play in the garden and visits to local parks are planned into each day.

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provision

The childminder has a strong commitment to improve and extend her provision. However, she has not yet started to think about self-evaluation and how she will support the development of her childminding practice over time. She has a level 3 qualification in childcare and has completed all the required registration training. She has worked for several years with children of all ages in their own homes although working in her own home, with her own children present, is a new experience.

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provision

The childminder's knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements is strong and children's safety is well promoted. She has a good understanding of child development matters which supports her understanding of the learning and development requirements.

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provision

The childminder has a very positive relationship with parents and they share information on a daily basis ensuring that both parties are fully aware of children's changing needs and their achievements. The childminder understands the importance of developing strong working relationships with other agencies and other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met

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Grade Judgement Description

Grade 1 Outstanding Outstanding provision is highly effective in meeting the needs of all children exceptionally well. This ensures that children are very well prepared for the next stage of their learning. Grade 2 Good Good provision is effective in delivering provision that meets the needs of all children well. This ensures children are ready for the next stage of their learning. Grade 3 Satisfactory Satisfactory provision is performing less well than expectations in one or more of the key areas. It requires improvement in order to be good. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement. The provision is failing to give children an acceptable standard of early years education and/or is not meeting the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be inspected again within 12 months of the date of this inspection.

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Grade Judgement Description

Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider continues to meet the requirements for registration. Not Met The provision has no children on roll. The inspection judgement is that the provider does not meet the requirements for registration.

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Inspection

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443378 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 787674 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted', which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk.

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Type of provision

For the purposes of this inspection the following definitions apply:

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Type of provision

Full-time provision is that which operates for more than three hours. These are usually known as nurseries, nursery schools and pre-schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the higher fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Sessional provision operates for more than two hours but does not exceed three hours in any one day. These are usually known as pre-schools, kindergartens or nursery schools and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. They are registered on the Early Years Register and pay the lower fee for registration.

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Type of provision

Childminders care for one or more children where individual children attend for a period of more than two hours in any one day. They operate from domestic premises that are usually their own home. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Type of provision

Out of school provision may be sessional or full-time provision and is delivered before or after school and/or in the summer holidays. They are registered on the Early Years Register and must deliver the Early Years Foundation Stage. Where children receive their Early Years Foundation Stage in school these providers do not have to deliver the learning and development requirements in full but should complement the experiences children receive in school. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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,

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Type of provision

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Type of provision

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