Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 February 2015 15 July 2010

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 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

 Children enjoy their learning because activities are exciting and arise from their individual interests. The childminder effectively carries out observations and regularly assesses children's progress. She uses this information to identify the next steps in their learning and this means that children make good progress.  Children settle quickly in the childminder's warm and welcoming home and they form positive relationships with her family and each other. This enables children to separate happily from their parents.  Children use good quality and well-maintained toys and equipment to promote their learning. The childminder conducts thorough risk assessments across her provision to make sure children are kept safe in and out of the home.  The childminder capably reflects upon the quality of her provision and plans for improvements in the experiences provided for children. The views of parents and

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This provision is good

children are taken into account to inform future developments.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children are not always able to make decisions about what they want to play with. This is because some toy boxes stored in a shelving unit are not labelled with words and do not show pictures of what is inside.  The childminder does not consistently share information with other early years providers involved in children's learning and development. She does not make best use of opportunities to plan together and share ideas to help children to make the best possible progress.

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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

 strengthen information sharing with other early years providers and use this combined knowledge to plan together to move children's learning forward so that they make the best possible progress  enhance children's ability to make informed choices in their play, for example, by clearly labelling toy boxes with words or pictures so that children know what is inside.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place in the playroom.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, the register of attendance and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all members of the household and regular visitors to the household, the childminder's qualifications and her self-evaluation and improvement plan.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder keenly engages in children's play, teaching them how to skilfully use a variety of tools and equipment. Children particularly enjoy playing with dough, using cutters and rollers to make 'pizzas and ice-cream'. They pay great attention to detail; rolling the dough to make a cherry to put on top of an ice-cream sundae. Their learning is extended further during a visit to the local shop, whereby children buy the ingredients they will need to make a real pizza. They weigh salad vegetables and learn how to identify coins that they use to pay for their goods. Children's speech and communication is supported well through songs, rhymes and stories. They use numbers for counting in their everyday play and routines and take great pleasure in filling and emptying containers, experimenting with quantity and measure. These valuable skills support children's future learning in readiness for school. Parents are encouraged to make contributions to

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who attend. This is good

children's learning journals which help to aid learning at home.

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good

Children form strong relationships with the childminder and with each other. She encourages and praises children which supports their confidence, self-esteem and sense of belonging. Children become self-sufficient, putting on their coats and shoes for outdoor play. However, children are not always able to make decisions about what they want to play with. This is because some toys are stored in boxes that are not clearly labelled with words or show pictures of what is inside. Children understand the rules of expected behaviour as they tidy toys away when they have finished playing with them. They develop a good understanding of a healthy lifestyle through regular outdoor and physical play. Parents provide their own children with wholesome packed lunches. Children attend groups and outdoor events, expanding their social experiences and confidence outside of the home. They gain a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe as they follow

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provision is good

The childminder has a good awareness of the signs and symptoms that would alert her to any safeguarding issues. She is confident about the action to take if she had a concern about a child in her care. The childminder regularly monitors her practice to ensure that activities challenge children's learning and support them in making good progress. She attends training and meets with other childminders to share good practice. This develops the quality of care and learning provided. The childminder has good working relationships with parents, sharing information regularly, both verbally and through a daily diary. As a result, parents are kept well informed and are able to support their child's learning. Parents speak highly of the childminder, stating that they are very happy with the care their children receive. The childminder is clear about sharing information between settings. However, she does not make best use of some opportunities to consistently

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provision is good

share information to support children in making the very best possible progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY401100 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 850329 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 July 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Kilsby. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder is available to care for children during bank holidays.

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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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