Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 July 2015 24 March 2011

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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's gentle and supportive teaching methods help to extend upon what the children already know and can do. Consequently, this develops their independent thinking.  The childminder provides a wide range of activities for children. She places a greater focus upon developing children's reading and writing skills as they prepare to start school. This helps children to become ready for the move and equips them for their future success in their learning.  The childminder shares very close bonds with children. Parents praise the emotional support she offers them and children, during times of change. This helps children to feel safe and secure.  The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She has developed a comprehensive file for reference, with all the information she would need to report any concerns about children's welfare.  The childminder has undertaken training courses to maintain and refresh her

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This provision is good

understanding of how to meet children's needs. She uses her knowledge to review the care she provides and make further plans for improvement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always use changing circumstances, such as the weather and temperatures to plan imaginative activities and experiences to extend upon children's learning.  The childminder does not plan everyday opportunities for children to use technology, such as computers to develop their understanding of the world even further.

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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 children's learning even further, for example, by providing activities that suit the changing seasons and enable children to explore how temperature affects their bodies and the natural world  increase the use of technology in children's everyday learning to develop their confidence in using and programming simple equipment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at suitable times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members, children's development records, and policies and procedures.  The inspector observed children's learning activities and discussed these with the childminder.  The inspector read through written feedback left by parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder observes and assesses children's development accurately. She uses information that parents share. She also takes into account information from other settings where children attend. As a result, she is able to fully complement their learning. The childminder plans a range of activities that follow children's interests, such as building train tracks and playing with construction. However, when things change, such as rising heat due to the weather, the childminder does not respond to children's interest in this. For example, she does not provide activities to help them to cool down or explore the effects of the change in temperature upon their bodies. Children delight in using different materials for drawing and together with the childminder, they practise naming objects and saying their shape. This develops their understanding of mathematics. Children are confident to talk and engage in discussions. This is because the childminder values

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who attend. This is good

children, by listening to what they say and by giving them time to respond to her questions. The childminder uses a computer program to share daily information with parents. She recognises the benefit of technology to support children's learning. However, she does not yet plan for its use in children's daily activities, such as including them in taking photographs and communicating with their parents.

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good

When children are apart from their parents due to working overseas, the childminder encourages sensitive play using aeroplanes to help children to talk about how they are feeling. Children behave well. The childminder includes children in small tasks, such as preparing their snack and getting drinks of water. This promotes their independence and sense of responsibility. Children eat a healthy snack and sit with the childminder at the table. This helps them to understand that mealtimes are sociable occasions and what foods are healthy. The childminder takes children to the local park and fields where they develop their physical skills and enjoy being active. The childminder helps children to prepare well for starting school. She talks to children about visiting the school and friends who will be there. This helps children to feel confident about moving on. Children learn about playing in a group and taking turns, as the childminder promotes their social skills

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provision is good

The childminder carries out assessments of her home to make sure that it is safe for children. She reviews the quality of her work and has successfully addressed the recommendations from the previous inspection. She now plans more precisely for children's next steps in learning and they make good progress in their development. The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage requirements. Through working with other professionals, such as, teachers, the local authority and other childminders, she is able to maintain ongoing improvements for the benefit of children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362415 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 863741 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 24 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Milton Keynes. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3.

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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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