Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 April 2015 7 February 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 has a good awareness of how young children learn and this contributes towards the good progress children make in relation to their starting points.  The childminder and her assistant effectively promote children's communication and language development. They do this by using rich language and introducing children to new words naturally in their routine conversation.  The childminder and her assistant provide children with lots of praise and encouragement. This helps children to become confident in their own abilities, promoting their independence and ability to make healthy choices and keep themselves safe.  The childminder and her assistant have a very good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. They implement robust policies and procedures which effectively underpin and promote children's safety and well-being.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents and other early

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This provision is good

years providers. This helps to provide children with consistency and continuity in their care, learning and development.  The childminder uses self-evaluation procedures to review the quality of her service. She identifies her strengths and weakness and uses these to plan for further improvements, by setting herself clear goals and targets.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's assistant does not always make the best use of activities to extend children's mathematical knowledge.  There are not always enough opportunities for babies to explore a variety of everyday objects to experiment with using their different senses.

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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 children's mathematical development by making the most of opportunities to talk about and use numbers and shapes in everyday activities  extend the use of everyday objects and natural resources, to provide babies with greater opportunities to explore and experiment using all their senses.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at suitable points throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability and qualifications of the childminder, her assistant and her household, and talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector took into account the views of parents, spoken to during the inspection and from information included in the childminder's documentation.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder uses observations and assessments of the children's progress well. This helps her to plan activities which are based on children's interests, and which help to promote their next steps in learning. She provides plenty of opportunities for children to practise their early writing. Older children use tools effectively to make marks with paint, while babies relish in exploring and investigating the textures. The childminder encourages children's decision making by involving older children in the planning of activities, such as preparing and mixing the paint. This helps children gain a sense of responsibility and prepares them for their next stage in learning or for their move on to school. The childminder and her assistant use their good teaching skills well by asking children questions and extending their learning as they play. However, the childminder's assistant does not always use these skills to maximise children's mathematical development.

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who attend. This is good

Children enjoy sitting together to share a book, which helps to develop their interest in books and reading. Children confidently make full use of the toys and space the childminder has available and are eager to join in activities and initiate their own play. However, the opportunity for babies to develop their sensory abilities, by exploring a range of natural textures and materials, is not as rich.

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good

All children have established strong emotional links with the childminder, her assistant and the other children. They are confident to explore their environment and share their ideas. Children behave well, they understand what is expected of them as the childminder praises them when they show good manners and when they share the toys. Children learn about their own personal care through everyday routines. The childminder teaches children to take care and to manage their own movements and actions. Children develop a positive attitude towards a healthy lifestyle. The childminder routinely discusses healthy food choices with the children and provides opportunities for them to have regular fresh air and exercise in the garden and on trips to the park.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She evaluates and adapts her practice to ensure children continually make good progress through effective monitoring of the activities and the learning experiences she provides. Parents share their children's achievements at home, and the childminder offers guidance on how their learning at home can be further supported. The childminder has a good awareness of safeguarding issues and recognises her responsibility to protect the children in her care. Comprehensive risk assessments cover all aspects of the premises and outings. The childminder has a strong commitment to improving her practice. She attends regular training, which ensures her knowledge is kept up to date and this helps to develop and improve her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433543 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 853419 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in the village of Isham, Northamptonshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for family holiday and bank holidays. The childminder regularly works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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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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