Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 March 2015 8 March 2012

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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

 The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills, which supports children's learning and development well. She observes and assesses children's learning and uses this information to plan purposeful play through a good balance of adult-led and child- initiated activities.  Children's emotional security is given high priority by the childminder. They settle easily and develop affectionate and trusting relationships with the childminder. This gives them a secure foundation from which to explore the environment and engage in their learning.  The childminder has a secure knowledge of child protection procedures and her responsibilities in the event of a concern about a child in her care. Therefore, children are safeguarded.  The childminder is committed to providing good quality care and learning for all children. She understands how to promote the safety and welfare of children in her care and uses reflective practice well. As a result, she continually strives to improve her

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not explored further ways to encourage parents to share ongoing information about the children's learning and development at home.  Children's creativity is not always promoted during painting activities because the childminder sometimes tells them what and how they should paint.

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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

 extend the strategies that enable parents to share information about their children's achievements at home, to support even more precise planning for their future learning  enhance children's enjoyment and creativity during painting activities, for example, by enabling them to independently experiment with the colours and marks they make.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and routines in the indoor areas.  The inspector spoke to the childminder throughout the observations and spent time interacting with the children.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning documentation and a range of other documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector reviewed evidence of suitably of the childminder and other adults living within her home.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They are developing the skills and capacity to learn in preparation for pre-school and school. The childminder builds on the children's interests as they play and effectivity adjusts her teaching techniques, language and questioning skills accordingly. She supports children's imaginative role play, sensitively suggesting ideas to ignite their thinking, without taking over. The childminder skilfully introduces new vocabulary to younger children during the context of their play. She encourages them to count the number of candles on the birthday cake and supports them to solve problems as they complete puzzles. Children use brushes and sponges to paint. However, very occasionally these activities are over directed by the childminder. As a result, children are not always able to fully express their own ideas and creativity. Older children use scissors with growing precision and are beginning to copy letters of the

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who attend. This is good

alphabet. The childminder talks to parents every day and documentation, such as the children's progress records, is regularly shared. However, she does not always think creatively about how to engage parents to share information about children's ongoing interests and achievement at home, in order to further enhance the planning of activities.

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good

Children are happy, settled, and develop secure attachments with the childminder. They seek reassurance, when necessary, and confidently select resources for themselves from the labelled storage units. Children socialise with other children being cared for by the childminder and enjoy regular outings around the local community. They are taught to play cooperatively together, to share and take their turn. Children have regular access to the outdoors for fresh air and exercise and can relax and rest according to their needs. They enjoy accessing challenging equipment in the park. Children's developing social skills are reinforced by the childminder as they sit at the table to enjoy their lunch. The childminder supports younger children to feed themselves and encourages them to try new foods during food tasting activities.

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provision is good

The childminder effectively minimises hazards to children in her home and supervises them well. Suitability checks for all family members have been completed. Since the last inspection, the childminder has obtained a further childcare qualification and has continued to attend a number of training events. This has led to an increased knowledge of child development and this is reflected in the quality of the care and learning provided. The childminder has a good overview of the educational programmes and the experiences required to help children make good progress towards the early learning goals. She completes tracking procedures to highlight children's progress and identify potential gaps in their learning and development. The childminder has established secure relationships with the local school and pre-schools. This successfully supports a consistent approach towards the children's continuing care and education.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282084 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 861102 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in the village of Earls Barton, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification and a foundation degree.

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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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