Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 January 2015 13 July 2009

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The quality of teaching is good. The childminder and her assistant have a thorough awareness of how young children learn and develop. As a result, children are eager to learn and demonstrate a high level of engagement considering their ages.  Children have strong attachments to the childminder and her assistant, who are attentive to their needs. As a result, children explore the environment confidently as their emotional well-being is well supported.  The childminder supports children to play together so they learn to share resources and take turns. She praises children for their efforts, fostering their confidence and self- esteem.  The childminder knows how to safeguard children and promote children's good health. She conducts risk assessments to identify and minimise potential hazards. Therefore, children's safety and welfare are promoted well.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet consistently exchange information on children's next steps with other settings that they may attend to enhance continuity of learning between settings.  Children's progress and development is not maximised because some opportunities to encourage parents to extend their child's learning at home are missed.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 make better use of opportunities to share information with other settings children attend, in order to provide an even more collaborative approach to children's care and learning  enhance children's development by providing parents with more information about how they can support and extend their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the lounge and main playroom.  The inspector spoke to the childminder, assistant and children during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living within her home.  The inspector reviewed children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder and her assistant provide a wide range of stimulating activities that capture the children's interests, both indoors and outside. Consequently, children have good opportunities to learn through play and are motivated to learn. Babies are provided with a range of materials to investigate using their senses and they develop their large muscles skills and become mobile. Children's communication skills are supported well. For example, during play, the assistant shows an interest in what children have to say and responds to develop the conversation. The childminder effectively fosters children's confidence and self-esteem, by supporting them to achieve their goals. Children develop their independence and make choices with regard to play. The childminder and her assistant work well together, ensuring that children's emerging needs and interests are planned for. Documentation is shared with parents, such as their child's next steps in

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who attend. This is good

learning and the progress their child has made. However, the childminder does not always share more precise information with parents about children's achievements to fully support children's learning at home. In addition, the childminder does not always share information with other settings that children attend to provide a collaborative approach to children's care and learning. Consequently, children are not always fully supported to make the best possible progress.

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good

Children build strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant and are happy, settled and confident to speak with visitors. Very young children seek out key adults when they feel tired, who instinctively react to their care needs, promoting a high level of well- being. Children gain a good understanding of how to behave appropriately. Skills such as these help children to be prepared for school or the next stage in their learning. The childminder supports children to make healthy choices at mealtimes and talks to them about the nutritious meals provided. Children enjoy daily outings, benefiting from plenty of fresh air. Large scale apparatus and equipment are used to support children to be active and develop their physical skills.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage and how children learn. She uses effective systems to accurately monitor children's progress and understands the need to complete a progress check for children aged between two and three years. The childminder monitors her assistant's practice and both attend training courses updating their knowledge of child development. Good use of self-evaluation identifies strengths and areas for development. Parents contribute to this process and their views are taken into account. Surveys show that parents are very happy with the service provided and parents believe their children are making good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY385169 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 878937 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 13 July 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives with her husband, who works as her assistant and four children in a house in Wellingborough. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, seven days a week, except for family holidays. The childminder may provide overnight care.

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Telephone number

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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Telephone number

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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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

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