Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11/06/2014 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

 Teaching is good because the childminder has a strong understanding of how to promote children's learning through individually planned activities that provide suitable challenge. This results in each child making rapid progress given their starting points and capabilities.  Children are safe because the childminder carries out thorough risk assessments and keeps the children under close supervision. She understands the importance of safeguarding and is familiar with the procedures for recording and reporting any concerns that arise.  Children benefit from the effective partnerships between their parents and the childminder. Good communication every day ensures that children's needs are met.  The childminder has an organised approach to her work. Her activity with the children is underpinned by a secure knowledge of how to promote children's safety and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because

 The partnerships with other providers delivering the Early Years Foundation Stage, who are involved with the children, are not fully established.

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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

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Information about this inspection

 scheduled more frequently where Ofsted identifies a need to do so, for example where provision was previously judged 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 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  scheduled 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 kitchen, dining area, the hallway and in the garden.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder throughout the inspection.  The inspector spoke with children at times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a sample of the childminder's documents, policies and procedures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the household, the childminder's qualifications and her self-evaluation form.

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Information about the setting

The childminder was registered in 2013 and is on the Early Years Register and the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She lives with her husband and one child aged 23 months in a house in Bozeat, near Wellingborough in Northamptonshire. The whole of the ground floor of the childminder's house and the rear garden are used for childminding. The childminder attends a toddler group and activities at the local children's centre. She visits the shops and park on a regular basis. She collects children from the local school. The childminder holds a qualification at level 7. There are currently five children on roll, four of whom are in the early years age group and they attend for a variety of sessions. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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

 focus more precisely on extending the partnerships with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage, who are involved with the children, to ensure that relevant information is always shared about children's learning and development to provide a consistent approach.

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who attend

Children make good progress in their learning because the childminder is skilled in her teaching. She supports them sensitively and extends children's thinking through talking to them. For example, when the childminder sits with a play dough activity she talks about the tools to use, such as, rolling pins and cutters. She is descriptive in the language she uses when talking about the texture of the dough. This inspires children to make pretend cakes after pressing the cutters on the flat dough. The childminder is very aware of each child's specific needs, she plans activities that promote their interest and that offer suitable challenge. For example, the childminder adds new and different items that provide a new aspect to an activity.

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who attend

When children start attending the childminder is able to identify their starting points because she talks with their parents about their interests and progress at home. She uses this information alongside her own initial observations to find out where each child is in their learning. She continues to observe children during their play and uses guidance documents to help her identify appropriate next steps and activities to contribute to children's ongoing achievements. This information builds to demonstrate the good progress the children are making. The childminder is competent in producing a summary, after completing the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years. She fully values the input from parents which contributes to celebrating children's achievements and identifying their individual next steps in learning.

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who attend

The childminder uses her skilled interactions with children to promote their personal, social and emotional development. For example, children are confident in her home and enjoy choosing their own activities from the good range set out for them. They are enthusiastic to take part in new activities. For example, the childminder supports children to be creative with paint and feathers when they make a Father's day card. She enables children to choose the colour paint they want and allows them to decorate the card as they wish. Children respond well to the childminder's suggestion to include feathers, which they are keen to stick on the front of the card. The childminder encourages children's early literacy and numeracy awareness. She counts with children during their activities and encourages them to make marks on the patio in the garden using chalks. This positive involvement and commitment to offering children a wide range of activities ensures that children are

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who attend

being well prepared for the move on to school.

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

Children clearly demonstrate they feel safe and have a sense of belonging in the childminder's home. This supports their physical and emotional well-being. For example, children approach the childminder for comfort and reassurance when needed. They respond well to her requests to do small tasks. For example, they enthusiastically wash their hands when it is time for snack or lunch. They are learning to keep themselves safe. For example, they help to tidy the toys away when they have finished playing and the childminder involves them in discussions and demonstrations of the emergency evacuation procedure. Children behave well because they are provided with a good range of activities and resources that are interesting and fun. They understand the expectations for behaviour because the childminder has a consistent approach. She talks to them and gives gentle reminders for them to share, to take turns and to work together. The range of play

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

materials and resources is very good. They cover all seven areas of learning, are safe and well-maintained. The childminder makes good use of the available space and this enables children to be able to choose from lots of activities both inside and outside in the garden.

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

Children are learning about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder encourages them to explore the activities in the garden and they go for regular walks and outings around the village. The childminder provides equipment that is suitable for their ages that promote their physical skills, such as, climbing and balancing. Children know the routine and are supported by the childminder to wash their hands before sitting down to eat. They enjoy meals and snacks that are provided by the childminder, sitting together to eat and are encouraged to be independent. For example, they know where their drinks are throughout the session, which means they do not become thirsty, and they spread their own cheese on savoury wraps at lunchtime.

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provision

The childminder has made a good start to her work. She cares for children on a small scale and this enables her to spend good amounts of time with them on an individual basis. This contributes to children's learning and well-being. Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder has completed training in safeguarding and she understands the importance of following the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures in the event of any concerns. The adults living in the household have the required clearances in place and the childminder maintains thorough risk assessments of her home, garden and the outings the children are participate in, which contributes to children's safety.

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provision

The childminder holds a qualification at degree level and, as a result, this has a positive impact on her teaching of the children. She is able to identify children's needs and assess the progress they are making. The planning of activities is well matched to children's needs and their different learning styles and she is always ready with alternative activities to offer children. She spends lots of time interacting with children and they respond to her praise and genuine interest well, which promotes their growing self-esteem and confidence. The childminder reflects on her practice to ensure that she continues to respond to their needs. She has begun to identify some ongoing plans for the future and the continued development of her childminding service.

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provision

The childminder values the strong partnerships which she has built with parents. She recognises the value of their input into their children's learning and she is successful in keeping them well informed of the progress children are making. She is also aware of the benefits of working closely with other providers of the Early Years Foundation Stage who are involved with the children. However, there is scope to extend this partnership further, to ensure children receive a fully consistent approach, particularly in relation to their learning and development.

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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 Requires improvement The provision is not giving children a good standard of early years education and/or there are minor breaches of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected within twelve months of the date of this inspection. Grade 4 Inadequate Provision that is inadequate requires significant improvement and/or enforcement action. 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

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Grade Judgement Description

the Early Years Foundation Stage. It will be monitored and inspected again within six months of the date of this inspection. 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 EY469989 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 948833 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 5 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection not applicable

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Telephone number

set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: 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, which are usually the childminder’s 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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