Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 May 2015 25 February 2010

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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 a stimulating and well-resourced learning environment, which encourages the children to explore and engage in play and learning activities. As a result, children are motivated to learn, and they make good progress from their starting points.  Children enjoy warm, caring relationships with the childminder who effectively supports their personal, social and emotional development.  The childminder has a good understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has a range of policies and procedures, which effectively underpin and promote children's safety and well-being.  The childminder works in partnership with parents, by sharing information to support a consistent approach to children's continued care and learning.  The childminder is committed to developing and extending her knowledge and understanding of how children learn by attending training courses. She has attended

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This provision is good

various workshops since her last inspection. These have supported her to keep up-to- date and extend her knowledge, which has a positive impact upon the children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not maximised opportunities to establish good partnership working with all early years settings that care for the children, by consolidating information to further support children's learning and development.  There are not 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

 extend the positive links with the pre-school to gather more in-depth information about children's achievements to maximise their learning  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 co-childminder and children at suitable points throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, co-childminder and the 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's teaching is good. She has a very good understanding how children learn and develop. She uses observations of the children and her knowledge of their interests, to plan a variety of activities, covering all areas of learning. The childminder supports children's speech and language development well. She constantly chats with children throughout activities, and extends their vocabulary by asking appropriate questions. She skilfully extends children's mathematical knowledge and counting skills, by engaging the children in counting activities related to their play. For example, she asks them to count the number of dots on the dice, and then move their counters the corresponding number of squares. Consequently, children learn the skills they need for the next stage in their learning or their move on to school. Children enjoy sitting together to sing songs and rhymes. They take it in turns to choose their favourite songs, and the childminder joins in

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who attend. This is good

by modelling the actions. 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

Children are confident to explore their environment. They learn to develop a sense of responsibility, as they are encouraged to carry out small tasks, such as tidying away their toys or helping the younger children. The childminder helps the children to resolve issues and supports them to learn the skills they need, such as sharing and playing cooperatively together. Children learn about personal safety as the childminder reminds them through the daily routines. The childminder promotes a healthy lifestyle with the children through the provision of healthy snacks, drinks and daily opportunities for exercise. She promotes their independence by encouraging them to manage self-care and other personal tasks for themselves. For example, older children are supported to use the toilet and wash their hands independently. Children develop positive behaviour and learn good manners, as the childminder acts as a role model. She offers lots of praise and encouragement when

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good

children get it right and this raises their self-esteem.

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provision is good

The childminder closely monitors children's learning to ensure that all children make good progress. Parents share their children's achievements at home, and the childminder offers guidance on how their learning at home can be further supported. She liaises closely with the school to ensure that children's information is shared, and that they receive continuity in their care and learning. However, she has yet to develop closer links with the pre- school, so that children's learning can be maximised. The childminder has systems in place for reflecting on her practice. She actively seeks the contributions of both parents and children to identify priorities for continued improvement. Parents' views and comments are evaluated and reviewed by the childminder to further enhance her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386553 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 858989 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She works with another registered childminder from her home, which is in Raunds, Northamptonshire. She operates Tuesday to Friday, from 7.30am until 6pm, all year round, except for family holidays and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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