Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 July 2015 15 April 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 successfully encourages children to relate and communicate with others and engage physically in their experiences. As a result, children are motivated to learn, have fun and make good progress in relation to their starting points.  Children and their families are warmly welcomed into this nurturing environment. They are included and valued as unique individuals. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure, which successfully develops their confidence and supports their emotional well-being.  Good partnerships with parents develop from the start of their child's placement. The childminder takes time getting to know the children and their families during the settling-in procedures. This ensures parents' wishes and the children's needs can be met. Furthermore, the childminder regularly shares information about children's progress.  The childminder's home is safe and secure and she is aware of her responsibilities to

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This provision is good

supervise children and protect them from harm. She has a good understanding of the indicator signs of abuse and the procedures to follow, should she have any concerns about a child's welfare.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always encourage children to talk about what they see in order to challenge older, more able children's thinking, for example, during their bubble play.  The childminder has not explored further ways to encourage other providers to share information about the children's learning, in order to promote continual progression in their development.

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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

 support children to use talk to connect ideas and explain what is happening to challenge their thinking and curiosity as they play  extend the partnership with other providers, for example, by gathering more detailed information about children's learning, to enhance and complement the opportunities provided.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and routines in the indoor 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 reviewed evidence of suitably of the childminder and other adults living within her home.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from documentation completed by them.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder becomes actively involved in the children's play, interacting and encouraging their learning. Consequently, children are developing the skills and capacity to learn in readiness for the next stage of their learning. The childminder readily engages children in purposeful conversation. She encourages children to sing rhymes and successfully introduces new vocabulary and phases, such as 'all abroad' as they place figures in the aeroplane. The childminder fosters children's enjoyment of books. She provides chalks and pencils for children to make marks. Older children concentrate and proudly show their pictures to the childminder who praises them for their efforts and achievement. The childminder shows younger children how to build a sandcastle and encourages them to explore the texture of the sand. Children thoroughly enjoy chasing bubbles in the childminder's garden. The childminder describes the bubbles and explains

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who attend. This is good

how they form. However, occasionally she misses opportunities to challenge the thinking of older, more able children.

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good

Children are happy and show pleasure in their play and interactions with the childminder. They independently explore their surroundings and develop positive relationships with their friends and the childminder. The childminder acts as a positive role model and consistently gives clear guidance and support to children about what is acceptable behaviour. As a result, children are learning to tolerate others, to share, take their turn and use good manners. Children enjoy daily fresh air and benefit from regular active play, which aids their continued well-being and developing physical skills. They manage their own personal needs relative to their ages, such as washing their hands before meals and after using the bathroom. They develop social skills as they sit together at the table for their snack and enjoy meeting other children at toddler groups.

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provision is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and demonstrates a strong commitment to continue to develop her existing practice and skills. She has successfully obtained a level 3 childcare qualification since her last inspection and ensures her first-aid certificate and child protection knowledge is up to date. This is reflected in the quality of the care and learning provided. The childminder regularly evaluates her provision and consistently monitors the delivery of the educational programmes, including children's progress. Consequently, she demonstrates a good understanding of the children's skills and achievements, including any gaps where additional support may be required. Parents comment very positively about the service provided. Relationships have been established with the local school. However, procedures for gaining information about children's learning at school are not fully embedded to enable the childminder to fully complement children's learning in her

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332065 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 857004 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 15 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in the Wootton area of Northampton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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