Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 March 2015 3 December 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement 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 childminder is kind and attentive to children and successfully supports their emotional well-being. She plans activities that interest and motivate children to learn.  The childminder knows the children well. She exchanges information about the progress they make with parents, so that they can share this with children's key persons at nursery. This joint approach means she is able to provide consistent care and learning for children.  The childminder gives priority to protecting children. She attends regular training courses in child protection and has a good understanding of the procedure to follow in the event of any concerns about a child.  Parents report that they are extremely happy with the care their children receive. They say that they really appreciate how flexible the childminder is in order to support them and their children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not consistently have access to resources and activities that represent their home cultures or languages. This slightly reduces the help they receive to reflect on their home experiences in their play.

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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

 enhance opportunities for children whose home language is not English to play with resources that fully represent their backgrounds and help them to reflect on their home experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed children in their play and in their interactions with the childminder.  The inspector sampled the childminder's documentation and her planning for children's progress.  The inspector talked with the childminder, her assistant and the children, at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day of the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses child development guidance effectively to help her identify children's stages of development and plan their next steps in learning. She observes children as they play, and welcomes parents' knowledge and ideas to use in her assessments. This partnership helps her to promote children's good progress and well-being. Children enjoy using their creativity and skills, for example, as they play the musical instruments and paint at the easel. The childminder thoughtfully extended their interest further with a craft activity to celebrate Easter. She supplies an interesting range of books on low-level shelves, so children can select for themselves. Children eagerly choose their favourite stories for the childminder and her assistant to read to them. The childminder uses visual aids, such as number lines, puppets and props to extend children's enjoyment of story and creative

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who attend. This is good

sessions. Children are widening their vocabulary and extending their concentration skills in readiness for the move on to school.

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good

The childminder's home is welcoming and she has a wide variety of good quality resources that engage children's interests. The childminder supervises children well, providing a safe environment where they can explore and investigate. She plans meaningful activities that capture children's interests and extend their experiences, including when they meet other people and learn about their local environment. For example, regular visits to playgroups and parks help the childminder to develop children's physical and social skills. Children enjoy healthy and nutritious meals that the childminder plans well, to take account of their special dietary requirements.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the requirements of Early Years Foundation Stage. She evaluates her strengths and areas for improvement well. She has met the recommendation set at her last inspection and has the required documents, which support her practice. She is enthusiastic about developing her knowledge and skills to further improve outcomes for children. She is proactive at seeking out information and attending training, for example, improving storage so that children can be more independent in their play. The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding procedures. She risk assesses the home environment and all outings to clearly identify and minimise risks to keep children safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413948 Local authority Haringey Inspection number 892296 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the Lordship Lane area of Wood Green. Her husband is registered as her assistant. The childminder works each weekday throughout the year.

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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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