Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 2015 23 March 2009

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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 knows the children well. She plans a good range of activities for them that follow their interests, bringing in other aspects of learning which supports them to make good progress.  Children's communication and language is fostered effectively because she speaks to them clearly, reflecting their language back to them and introducing new descriptive words during their activities.  Children benefit from the childminder's knowledge of what they already know because she plans activities that offer suitable challenge, that are fun and interesting.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She maintains close supervision during their play and she is aware of the procedures to follow in the event of any safeguarding concerns.  Children benefit from the effective partnerships between the childminder and their parents. She values information from home about children's interests and progress and

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This provision is good

uses this to inform the planning of activities for individual children.  Children are learning skills that will support their future learning, including how to make choices and decisions and are developing in their independence. This helps to ensure they are well prepared for their eventual move on to school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children are not always given time to think about how they can overcome difficulties they encounter during their play.  Children have fewer opportunities to think about the possible risks in their chosen tasks and how to minimise these to keep themselves and others safe.

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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 the opportunities for children to consider how they can persist with difficulties they come across during their play, for example, by making suggestions about how they can try again or try a different way to solve problems  build on the already good ways to help children learn about the potential risks involved in their play and activities, for example, by extending conversations about personal safety and risks.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities inside the childminder's home and outside in the garden.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children through information in questionnaires and testimonials.  The inspector looked at children's records, policies and procedures and the childminder's self-evaluation document.

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who attend. This is good

Children are provided with a good range of fun activities that promote their learning and development and which cover the seven areas of learning. The childminder is skilled in linking activities together to support children's learning. For example, they are interested in aeroplanes and helicopters, playing with toy items. The childminder arranges an outing to a local aerodrome where they can see different aircraft taking off and landing. During activities the children are learning because the childminder uses effective teaching strategies. She counts with them and shows them how to use equipment, such as a watering can. This effective involvement with the children and lots of talking contributes to children making good progress. On occasion, children are not always encouraged to think about how to solve problems they encounter during their play, such as when small vehicles disappear under furniture or they want to get balls out of a deep container. The

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who attend. This is good

childminder is effective in completing precise assessments of individual children's progress and uses the information to plan challenging activities that help them continue to learn.

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good

The childminder's home is safe and welcoming. Children show that they are confident and relaxed because they know where to find the toys and books. They behave very well, enjoy her positive interaction and respond to her gentle reminders about the expectations for behaviour. They clearly demonstrate the attachment they have to the childminder, looking to her for reassurance as they need it and asking for items they want. Children enjoy plenty of opportunity to play outside in the fresh air. They develop their physical skills as they climb the steps up the slide and get in and out of the ride-on toys. The childminder talks to them generally about safety. However, they have fewer opportunities to consider the possible risk in their play and how to take steps to minimise that risk.

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provision is good

The childminder has a secure understanding of the learning and development requirements and how to keep children safe. She has completed a number of refresher training courses since the last inspection. This ensures her knowledge is up to date and enables her to respond correctly to situations that arise. The childminder is committed to providing good-quality experiences for the children in her care. She knows them all well and is successful in building on this knowledge through activities they are keen to participate in. She has developed effective partnerships with parents which means that children's individual needs are met. Parents and older children report positive and complimentary comments about the good-quality service she provides. She works successfully with other providers who are involved with the children. This means that children receive a consistent approach to their care and learning and a smooth transition

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307334 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 861927 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 23 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. She offers funded early education for children aged two-, three- and four-years-old. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 7.30am until 9am and 3pm until 5.30pm on Tuesday, and from 7.30am until 9am on Friday, except bank holidays and family 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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