Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 June 2015 15 May 2009

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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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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 not provided Ofsted with information to enable them to complete checks in respect of every person aged 16 years and over living at her premises.  The childminder does not always make the best use of imaginary play to enable children to express their own ideas, thoughts and feelings.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn. She successfully builds on the children's interests as they play and ensures activities are challenging and fun. Consequently, children make good progress and are developing the skills and capacity to learn in preparation for school.  The childminder forms appropriate relationships with the children. She develops their confidence and self-motivation skills as they participate in their activities. This supports their physical and emotional well-being.  The childminder supervises children well and successfully identifies and minimises risks in her home and garden. She fully understands her role in protecting children from abuse and neglect and the procedures to follow to keep them safe.

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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

 provide information to Ofsted to enable them to carry out suitability checks in respect of every person aged 16 years or over living on the premises.

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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

 build on the educational programme for expressive arts and design, for example, by allowing children time to independently develop their play and ideas during role-play activities.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 provide Ofsted with the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of any person aged 16 years or over working or living on the premises (compulsory part of the Childcare Register)  provide Ofsted with the name, date of birth, address and telephone number of any person aged 16 years or over working or living on the premises (voluntary part of the Childcare Register).

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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 suitably of the childminder and other adults living within her home.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder engages children in purposeful conversation, which encourages them to answer questions and use language to talk about past events. She successfully uses the outdoor environment to support all aspects of the children's development. Children develop good hand-to-eye coordination skills by the way they are encouraged to fill the plant pots with soil. They plant fruit to learn about growth, eagerly search for insects in the 'bug hotel' and are helped to collect eggs from chickens. Children are effectively supported to express their creativity during painting and drawing activities. Older children draw recognisable pictures and are learning to write their name. The childminder supports children's imaginary play by providing a good range of props to enhance their enjoyment. As a result, children enjoy preparing for a picnic. However, occasionally opportunities for children to fully express their own thoughts are not maximised because the childminder

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requires improvement

The weakness in the management of the provision has the potential to compromise children's safety and well-being. However, relationships are warm and caring and children form secure emotional attachments with the childminder. For example, children express their needs, such as asking for a drink and approach the childminder for support and reassurance as required. Routines are effectively organised to support children to lead a healthy lifestyle and to promote their fitness and well-being. Children have regular access to the outdoors for fresh air and exercise. They enthusiastically bounce on the trampoline and climb on the play equipment in the childminder's garden. The childminder supports children to adopt healthy habits, such as washing their hands before eating their snack. She promotes children's sense of responsibility and self-care skills as they learn to wash and chop fruit and put on their outdoor clothing.

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provision requires improvement

The childminder has not provided Ofsted with information to enable them to complete checks in respect of every person aged 16 years and over living at her premises. The childminder has completed an appropriate range of training to enhance her teaching skills, including the planning of activities. This is reflected in the quality of the childminder's teaching and the range of purposeful activities provided. The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision, including obtaining the views of parents. She successfully monitors children's learning, enabling her to track their progress over time, including any gaps. The childminder has established effective partnerships with parents. This means there is a consistent approach to children's emotional well-being and their learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 221233 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 864251 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 18

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Harrowden, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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

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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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