Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 June 2015 8 December 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder's practice is outstanding. She is extremely passionate in her drive to ensure that all children are respected and valued as individuals.  Children benefit from the excellent balance of child-initiated and adult-led play, which supports their emerging interests. The childminder offers children opportunities to make choices in their play, including choosing if they want to play inside or outdoors.  Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are cared for exceptionally well. The childminder takes times to get to know the families, and this helps to ensure that children are provided with the right level of help and support from the start.  Children's behaviour is exemplary. This is because the childminder acts as an excellent role model and she has high expectations of all children. Her calm approach and consistent interaction help children to feel valued and this promotes their emotional

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This provision is outstanding

well-being.  Parents are encouraged to be actively involved in their children's learning. The childminder regularly shares information about children's ongoing learning and achievements. This includes ideas and suggestions on how learning could be further enhanced at home.  The childminder has built exceptionally strong links with the local pre-school, school and other professionals. The strong focus on shared learning ensures children's needs are quickly identified and exceptionally well met. Consequently, children make rapid progress in their learning and development.  Safeguarding children is given a high priority. The childminder has an excellent knowledge and understanding of child protection procedures and how to keep children safe.  The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on the service she provides, to further improve and strengthen her practice.

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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 already excellent opportunities for children to develop their literacy skills, for example, by supporting children to write their own names for their coat pegs and create signs and labels for toy boxes.

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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 other members of 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 on the day of the inspection and from information included in the childminder's documentation.

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who attend. This is outstanding

The childminder demonstrates an extensive knowledge of child development. Her outstanding interaction and skilful questioning techniques promote children's language acquisition and build their vocabularies. For example, the childminder skilfully uses letters placed in the garden to enhance children's recognition of letters and sounds. Children delight in pointing to the letters that are in their names, and the childminder repeats the sounds of the letters back to them. As a result, children acquire the skills they need in order to learn to read, and this helps to prepare them for the move on to school. The childminder teaches children about the wider world and nature. For example, children learn about caring for plants, as they help to grow fruit in the garden, which they then harvest and eat. Children enjoy a range of opportunities to draw and write in purposeful ways. The childminder recognises the value of extending this excellent practice so that

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who attend. This is outstanding

children also write their own names for their coat pegs and help to make signs and labels for the toy boxes. Children thoroughly enjoy imaginative play. They make tea and pizza which they share with each other. The childminder instinctively knows when to intervene in children's play, in order to challenge them. As a result, children develop new ideas and are supported to extend their play and learning further.

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outstanding

Children are very settled and happy in the childminder's care. The childminder is highly skilled in encouraging children's independence, inclusion and learning during play and daily routines. As a result, children are very confident in expressing their needs and play ideas. The childminder supports children's growing understanding of how to keep themselves safe. As a result, children develop an excellent understanding of risk and know how to behave safely. The childminder provides a wide range of opportunities for children to be active and to develop their physical skills. This includes regular walks to the woods and local parks. Children also enjoy visiting local groups, where they are able to meet and make new friends. Healthy eating is given a high priority. The childminder uses daily routines to extend children's understanding of how to stay fit and healthy.

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provision is outstanding

The childminder is very clear about her roles and responsibilities to meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Robust policies and procedures are in place to help safeguard children from potential harm and promote their welfare. Comprehensive risk assessments cover all aspects of the premises and outings. The childminder is extremely committed to continuing her professional training, to broaden and strengthen her knowledge and skills. She effectively implements any new teaching strategies gained from training and uses this knowledge to further support children in her care. This has a very positive impact on the progress children make. She regularly meets with other childminders, and this provides the opportunity to network and discuss any new developments within the early years forum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391532 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 859366 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 8 December 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Duston, Northamptonshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for family holiday 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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