Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 April 2015 9 October 2008

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Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Requires improvement The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Requires improvement The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Requires improvement The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder has a weaker knowledge of some aspects of safeguarding procedures and is not fully aware of her responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998.  The childminder has not fully embedded systems to build on the two-way sharing of information with parents, to ensure they are fully involved in their child's learning at home and in the setting.  The childminder occasionally misses spontaneous opportunities during children's play to maximise their speaking skills.

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It has the following strengths

 Effective settling-in procedures support the childminder to ensure that children feel emotionally secure during times of change, such as when they move within her home and move on to school.  Children access a broad range of activities and resources, which promote opportunities for them to develop basic skills needed for school, such as independence and cooperation.  Children benefit from daily outdoor play experiences that promote their physical development, such as climbing, running and using scooters.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 update knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures, with specific regard to the use of mobile phones and cameras within the setting, and share these procedures with parents  develop knowledge and awareness of responsibilities under the Data Protection Act 1998, with regard to the safe and confidential storage of data, in order to fully safeguard children's welfare  enhance children's learning and development further by improving the exchange of information shared with parents regarding their children's progress, emerging interests and supporting them to guide children's learning at home.

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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 children's early speaking skills even further, for example, by including new words into play, which are relevant to their learning experiences.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's records and a range of documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living within her home.

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who attend. This requires improvement

The childminder works closely with parents to gain an adequate understanding of children's starting points for learning. She routinely makes observations of children during play and identifies a variety of next steps in their learning, to support their development. Children enjoy being in the childminder's company. During play, children recite numbers in sequence and categorise objects together. They play imaginatively with each other and solve problems, such as how to connect pieces of train track together. However, opportunities for young children to fully extend their early language skills are not always maximised. This is because the childminder occasionally misses opportunities to include new words into play, which are relevant to their learning. The childminder shares some information with parents, such as the types of activities their children undertake. However, she does not effectively seek regular information from parents about their child's current

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who attend. This requires improvement

interests and achievements at home. This means the childminder is not always able to plan suitably challenging activities or support parents to guide their children's learning at home. Consequently, they develop adequate skills required to prepare them for school.

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requires improvement

The childminder's home is welcoming and adequately resourced. She offers parents settling-in visits and finds out about children's interests and care routines. This helps her to develop strong bonds with them. Children are beginning to understand important skills, such as sharing and taking turns. The childminder explains to children what they have done wrong and gently encourages them to make appropriate changes to their behaviour. Children develop appropriate self-care skills, such as putting on and taking off their shoes. They become familiar with their local community through daily walks and trips to the local schools. These trips help prepare children for their move to other settings, including to school, as they familiarise themselves with routines and places. The childminder ensures that children have regular opportunities to socialise with older children. This means that they develop adequate skills needed for their next stage of learning.

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provision requires improvement

Although the childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification, she has failed to keep herself updated with the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder regularly evaluates the quality of her provision. However, she has not identified recent amendments to data protection requirements from the Information Commissioner's Office. In addition, she has a lack of knowledge concerning the use of mobile phones and cameras in her home. Consequently, this information is not shared with parents. Therefore, children's well-being is not assured. Nevertheless, the childminder demonstrates an adequate understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. She carries out risk assessments for her home, outings and trips. Therefore, potential risks to children's safety are identified, minimised or removed.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY367909 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 857868 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 9 October 2008

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Northampton. She operates all year round, from 8am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for three- and four-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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