Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2015 30 November 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 provides children with a good range of activities that take account of their individual interests and the next stage of their learning. Consequently, children have fun, are motivated to learn and make good progress in their learning and development.  All children are warmly welcomed and fully included in the life of the provision. Relationships between the childminder and children are very good. As a result, children are happy, settled and demonstrate that they feel secure.  Children have regular access to the outdoors for fresh air and exercise, which effectively promotes their continuing fitness and well-being. They build dens in country parks and access apparatus, which challenges their developing physical skills.  Children are safeguarded because the childminder maintains a safe, secure home and supervises them well. She understands the importance of following correct procedures

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This provision is good

in the event of child protection concerns.

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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.  The childminder does not always make the best use of her garden to enhance children's curiosity of the natural world.

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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

 expand the already good partnerships with parents, for example, by seeking further information about children's achievements at home, to support even more precise planning for their future learning  enhance outdoor learning in the garden, for example, by providing regular gardening activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and routines in the indoor and outdoor 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 discussed self-evaluation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living within her home.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's level of achievement and plans successfully for their individual needs. She is effective in her teaching because she knows the children well and responds to their differing interests. As a result, children are developing the skills and capacity to learn in preparation for school. The childminder engages children in purposeful conversation and extends their developing vocabulary as they play. She successfully supports children to develop their mathematical skills as they play with the play dough. For example, the childminder introduces mathematical language, develops children's understanding of different shape and encourages them to count. The childminder supports children to understand the initial sounds in words and encourages them to draw pictures and write their name on the chalk board. She talks to parents every day and shares regular photographs of the children participating in activities. However,

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who attend. This is good

procedures to obtain further ongoing information from parents about the children's achievements at home are not always maximised.

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good

This warm, homely environment successfully supports children to feel relaxed and welcome. Close attachments are formed between the childminder and the children. For example, they naturally include her in their play and conversations are friendly and purposeful. The childminder creates a well-resourced indoor and outdoor environment. For example, children pour water through the funnels on the water wall. However, the childminder has not fully considered opportunities for children to dig and plant flowers and vegetables in soil. Children behave well and are actively encouraged take responsibility and develop their independence skills. They independently put on their outdoor clothing, help the childminder sweep the floor and prepare the table for snack. The childminder talks to parents about any allergies that their child might have and ensures that dietary needs are met.

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provision is good

The childminder attends child protection training and ensures her first-aid qualification is up to date. This enables her to promote children's safety and well-being. The childminder is committed to continuing to improve her service and to provide good quality provision for children and their families. For example, the childminder has recognised the benefits of children learning outside and worked hard to create her outdoor environment. The childminder supervises the work of her assistant and ensures she is familiar with all policies and procedures. She effectively monitors the delivery of the education programmes, including any gaps in their learning and progress over time. As a result, children participate in a range of challenging activities, which enables them to make good progress.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 221072 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 865909 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 November 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in the Wakes Meadow area of Northampton. She works with an assistant and operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to 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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