Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 01/11/2012 Not Applicable

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early years provision

This inspection: 2 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 2

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This provision is good

 The childminder has a good knowledge of the areas of learning. She has developed good systems of observation, assessment and planning to ensure children's individual progress towards the early learning goals.  The childminder makes effective use of her knowledgeable and professional observations to identify any difficulties with children's learning and development in order for any additional support to be instigated.  The childminder plans and provides a welcoming and stimulating environment where children have good space and activities to explore safely and freely. Learning is well planned and very much child-led.  Children are closely observed and well supported and the childminder works closely with parents. As a result she gets to know the children well and plans effectively to meet their learning needs and to help them to settle and feel valued and at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The childminder does not consistently make use of positive language and explanations in order to help children to understand their feelings and manage their behaviour.

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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 voluntary and compulsory parts 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 living room and conservatory used for play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had discussions with the childminder and looked at children's assessment records, policies and children's legal records of information.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector took into account the views of parents from information available on the childminder's website and comments recorded within children's learning profiles.  The inspector checked the evidence in the childminder's self-evaluation.

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Information about the setting

The childminder registered in 2012. She lives with her husband and two children aged five years and two years in Corby, Northamptonshire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's home is used for childminding. There is a rear garden available for outdoor play. The family has pet rabbits and keeps chickens in the garden area.

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Information about the setting

The childminder is registered by Ofsted on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and the voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. There are currently two children on roll. The childminder takes and collects children to and from local schools and visits local pre- school groups. She has a qualification at level 3 in childcare and education.

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

 consistently use explanations and positive discussions to help children to develop an awareness of their actions in order for them to learn to manage their behaviour and feelings.

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who attend

The childminder has a good understanding of how young children learn and develop. She has established a good system of observing and assessing children that she continually updates and uses to support her planning. Through good communications with parents and good quality observations the childminder is able to assess where children are at and plan confidently for the next steps in their learning and development. Even though some children have only attended for a short time they show significant improvements in the prime areas of development in relation to their starting points.

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who attend

Children enjoy their learning because it is very much child-led and tailored to meet their interests. Young children explore freely and safely with a wide range of toys and activities available that promote all of the areas of learning. Planning is flexible to take into account children's interests and needs and to make the most of any spontaneous opportunities for learning. For example, young children notice that it is raining because they hear the noise of the rain on the conservatory roof. The childminder takes advantage of their interest and takes them into the conservatory to listen to the rain and watch it splashing on the table outside. This represents good quality teaching and encourages children to be curious and to use their senses to explore their environment. It also provides good opportunities for children to learn new language for communication and thinking as they are involved in purposeful discussions about what they see.

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who attend

Young children show good communication skills as they repeat familiar words and phrases. They persevere and concentrate well with tasks that they enjoy. Children look at colour, number and shape as they build and construct. They show pride in their achievements and clap themselves and smile happily. Overall, the childminder promotes their personal, social and emotional development well because she understands the impact of this upon the other areas of their learning and development.

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who attend

Children make good progress because the childminder plans opportunities to extend upon their existing skills by introducing new materials and tools to activities. They enjoy messy play, colouring and painting and use a wide range of tools and materials to develop new skills and to encourage their imagination. They enjoy books and look for and name the animals in the stories. They make animal noises as they laugh and have fun. Children achieve because the childminder skilfully plans activities and experiences to challenge them. Her thorough systems of assessing children mean any difficulties with their learning and development are identified at any early stage. The childminder communicates any concerns she may have to parents and other settings in order to make sure the child receives good support. She works hard and wants them to reach their full potential and be well prepared to start school.

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

Children form warm and close relationships with the childminder who provides a caring environment where children have familiar routines. Children feel valued because the childminder has a good understanding of their home-life and family backgrounds. The childminder uses a diary system to share information regarding experiences children have enjoyed at home so she can bring this into her planning. Information from parents show that children make good progress and look forward to spending time with the childminder. Children are learning to share and the childminder calmly and firmly addresses any unwanted behaviour. She makes good use of distraction methods to manage the behaviour of young children. However, some discussions can be directive and not allow children the opportunities to understand the consequences of their actions in order to begin to understand and manage their own feelings and behaviour.

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

The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote the health and safety of the children in her care. She has carefully assessed the risks in her home to make sure it is secure and any risks to children are minimised. The childminder supervises and supports children well to ensure their safety and well-being. The childminder divides her time well in order to include all children and give them good individual attention. Activities are carefully planned to challenge and include all children. From a young age children are introduced into good self-care routines and are encouraged to be independent. Outdoor play forms an important part of routines in order for children to develop healthy habits and enjoy outdoor learning. Children use a variety of equipment to develop their physical skill, strength and control as they visit local parks and indoor soft play groups.

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provision

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to meet the welfare and the learning and development requirements. Children's records are organised well and used efficiently to support their health and safety. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible indicators of child abuse. She has thorough safeguarding children policies and procedures in place to follow if necessary in order to protect children.

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provision

The childminder has a good commitment to continually improving her service. She effectively prioritises any training needs and makes sure she keeps up to date with any changes in legislation. She capably and accurately evaluates her practice and her self- evaluation is a good picture of where she is at and her strengths and areas to develop. There is a full programme of fun activities, experiences and opportunities that help children to make good progress towards the early learning goals. The childminder is professional and knowledgeable and is making good use of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework in order to prepare children well for school.

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The Childcare Register

The requirements for the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are Met The requirements for the voluntary 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 EY446582 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 796032 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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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. 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

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

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