Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2015 26 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 observes and assesses children's levels of achievement and challenges them effectively so that they make good progress.  The childminder helps parents to share what they know about their children and keeps them informed about children's learning. Effective partnerships with other early years providers ensure continuity for children.  Children's emotional security is addressed well. The childminder's relationships with them are good and children are happy and settled.  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 her home and garden.  Children's creativity is supported well by the childminder. They explore a good variety of media and materials.  Older children express themselves confidently. Younger children express themselves through facial expression, gesture and the sound of their voices. The childminder

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This provision is good

interprets their needs well.  Documentation required for the safe and efficient management of the provision and to ensure that the needs of all children are met, is well maintained and implemented.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes helps children with simple tasks that they are capable of trying and completing for themselves.

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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 encouragement for children to attempt and complete simple tasks for themselves in support of their growing independence.

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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. Children's mathematical learning is supported well. They confidently count wild flowers as they place these into the 'sunshine bottles' they are making. Children extend their knowledge of colour, shape and size while they confidently describe the sparkly bits that they put into their bottles. They patiently watch and wait while the childminder adds water, screws on lids and secures the lids with tape. They know that they will then be able to shake the bottles. However, the childminder has not considered the further learning opportunities of involving them in these tasks. Younger children's sensory experiences are supported well by the childminder. They explore the texture of the remaining flowers as they make a collage. Older children squeeze the flowers and they notice a change to the colour of their fingers. The childminder extends

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who attend. This is good

this exploration. She supports the children to find out what happens as they press the flowers inside folded white paper. The childminder encourages all children to be creative. Older children choose to paint with brushes and younger children dip their fingertips into the paint. They are intrigued at the marks they make on their paper.

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good

The childminder creates a warm and welcoming environment. Children's personal, social and emotional development is addressed successfully. They behave well and understand expectations for behaviour, such as sharing and taking turns. Children are confident and keen to be involved in activities. The childminder boosts their self-esteem by praising their efforts and achievements. Children's good health is promoted well. They eat healthy food and the childminder encourages them to be physically active. The outdoor area is used effectively for play activities and children gain physical skills while they use challenging equipment at the local park. Children learn to manage their self-care needs.

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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. She monitors the practice of her assistant effectively on occasions when they work together. The childminder meets children's welfare needs successfully because she and her assistant keep their first-aid knowledge up to date. She ensures that she is aware of current Northamptonshire child protection referral procedures. In order to review and improve her provision, good practice ideas are shared between the childminder and staff who work in the local nursery. The partnerships with parents are good. The childminder is successful in obtaining information about each child's individual needs from parents and in agreeing with them how they can work together to meet these needs. They share positive views about the provision in questionnaires.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220864 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 865900 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 April 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder's husband occasionally works with her as an assistant.

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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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