Wilson, Louise Rebecca

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 June 2015 16 December 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 has a good awareness of how young children learn and this contributes towards the good progress children make in relation to their starting points. Consequently, children learn the skills they need for the next stage in their learning or their move on to school.  The childminder promotes children's language and communication skills well. She engages in discussion with them and they chat with her as they effectively develop their language structures and build their vocabulary.  The childminder has established warm and trusting relationships with the children and their families. This helps children to feel emotionally secure and supports their sense of belonging.  Children receive lots of praise and encouragement from the childminder. They show confidence in their own abilities, and this promotes their independence and encourages positive behaviour.  The childminder effectively promotes children's positive awareness of the similarities

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This provision is good

and differences in society. Through discussion and play, she helps children to develop a better understanding of the world in which they live.  The childminder has established effective partnerships with locals schools and other early years providers. This helps to provide children with consistency and continuity in their care, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always enhance children's interest in mark making, to encourage their early writing skills.  Children's next steps in learning are not always shared with parents to support them in extending their 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

 strengthen the good partnerships with parents, by providing them with ideas of how they can help support their children's learning at home, for example, by sharing their next steps in learning or suggesting simple activities they can do at home  build on children's interest in mark making, for example, by talking to the children about the different marks and patterns they make, to promote their early writing skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home, and spoke with the 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, and the suitability of the household, and spoke with the childminder about her self- evaluation and improvement plans.  The inspector took account of the views of parents taken from the childminder's own documentation, and from testimonials provided by the parents for the inspection.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder provides a broad range of activities that promote children's progress and learning. She uses observations of the children and her secure knowledge of each child to help her to identify their next steps in learning. The childminder shares information about children's achievements with parents through discussion and the children's records. However, the childminder does not consistently promote the extension of children's learning at home. The childminder skilfully asks questions and encourages children to think about what they are doing. She promotes children's awareness of numbers and colours. For example, she encourages children to count how many crayons they have, by counting along with them. Younger children enjoy mark making using crayons and paint. The childminder chats with them about the different colours and how they change if they are mixed together. However, the childminder does not always think to talk to them about

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who attend. This is good

the different marks and patterns they are making, to extend their literacy skills.

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good

Children are settled and content in the childminder's care. This is because she displays a calm manner and interacts well with them. She knows their individual needs very well. She works closely with parents, to ensure that children's routines and care needs are well met. The childminder acts as a good role model and promotes healthy lifestyles. She works closely with parents to ensure that children have healthy options in their lunchboxes. Children benefit from regular physical exercise and fresh air. They walk to school daily with the childminder and regularly visit the park, where they can be more physically active. Children learn about safety through the childminder's calm reminders and consistent expectations. For example, they are reminded not to climb on the chairs at mealtimes because they could fall and hurt themselves. Consequently, children gain a good understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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provision is good

The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She regularly accesses safeguarding training to refresh her knowledge and to ensure she keeps up to date with any changes in procedure. She is aware of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse, and the procedures to follow to protect the children in her care should she have any concerns. She takes effective steps to make sure her home is safe and secure by completing regular risk assessments. In addition, a range of policies and procedures effectively underpin her practice and further promote children's safety and well-being. The childminder reflects on and evaluates her practice well, giving her a secure understanding of her strengths and areas for development. She uses a range of contacts to support her professional development. For example, she values the opportunity to meet and network with other

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provision is good

childminders, and to share good practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY261438 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 860536 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 16 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in a residential area of Northampton. She 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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