Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 July 2015 5 March 2012

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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 ensures that children are challenged effectively. They make good progress while they get involved in stimulating play activities.  Children's emotional security is given a high priority by the childminder. This is initially addressed with a gradual settling-in period that is agreed with parents according to their child's needs.  Children's independence is promoted well. They enjoy easy access to a wide range of resources and they confidently choose and select these for themselves.  The childminder offers good support so that children make very good progress in their communication and language development. Babies and younger children progress well, from communicating through signing to using single words and then short sentences.  Children are safeguarded because the childminder is aware of her responsibilities to protect them from abuse and neglect. She successfully identifies and minimises risks in

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This provision is good

her home and garden.  Children's mathematical learning is promoted well. Older children are gaining an early awareness of calculation through the games that the childminder plays with them.  Parents say that the childminder continually provides new opportunities for children. They can see how much children benefit from attending and they could not wish for better provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to become aware of similarities and differences in society are not maximised to extend their knowledge of the wider world.  Links with other early years providers are established but are not maximised, to ensure that continuity of learning as well as care are as strong as possible.

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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 opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of similarities and differences, and an understanding of different traditions in the wider world  extend the links with other early years providers in order to optimise continuity of learning for children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities as children played in the indoor and outdoor play areas.  The inspector observed a planned activity and discussed teaching methods with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the childminder's training and suitability for all adults.  The inspector looked at a selection of children's assessment records and planning, policies and procedures and a range of other documentation.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder supports children effectively so that they make good progress and develop skills in readiness for school. She provides activities in accordance with children's interests. The childminder ensures that all children are included because she adapts activities successfully. She reads a favourite book about a caterpillar, and older children help to tell the story. The childminder enhances children's interest in the story. For example, she provides picture cards of the food that the caterpillar is eating. Younger children match cards to pictures, while older children sort the cards to follow the order of the story. Children have painted small cardboard tubes in different colours and the childminder provides lightweight plastic balls. She challenges young children during their play. For example, she encourages them to match colours and use their manipulative skills to put the balls on top of the tubes. Older children are asked to match and also name the

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who attend. This is good

colours. They develop their counting skills in a fun way, as the childminder asks them to count during their game. Children explore a variety of media and materials and choose from a good variety of role-play resources. Some of these, such as dolls, reflect diversity in a positive way. However, the childminder's practice is not maximised with regard to raising children's awareness of different cultures, traditions and beliefs.

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good

The childminder's relationships with children are good and she provides a warm and welcoming child-focused environment. Children are happy, sociable and confident. Children's good health is promoted well. The outdoor area is used effectively for play activities throughout the year and the childminder encourages children to be physically active. Parents provide healthy food and the childminder uses her knowledge on good food hygiene practice to protect children's good health. Children's independence is supported well by the childminder. They manage their self-care needs and confidently choose resources for themselves. Children behave well. The childminder boosts their self- confidence and self-esteem by praising their efforts and achievements.

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provision is good

The childminder's home is safe and secure and she is aware of her responsibilities to supervise children and protect them from harm. Necessary suitability checks for family members have been completed. The childminder obtains thorough information about each child's needs from parents. She ensures that they work together effectively to ensure that individual learning and care needs are met well. However, the childminder does not ensure that links with other early years providers are fully effective in order to maximise continuity of learning, as well as care, for children. Children's welfare is addressed well because the childminder keeps her knowledge on child protection, first aid and food hygiene up to date. She reviews her provision and children's learning in order to improve. Her current priority is to extend outdoor learning by providing more space for planting and growing.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433494 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 853416 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She operates all year round from 7am 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

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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