Childminder in West NorthamptonshireOfsted inspection, 15 Jul 2015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 July 2015 24 May 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

 Children are happy and settled in the childminder's home. They delight in the activities available to them and use resources to follow their own interest.  Children benefit from the good selection of resources, which they can use in a variety of ways. Toys and resources are stored at a low level and children help themselves.  Children are motivated to learn and interested in what they choose to do. The childminder successfully guides their interests and stimulates learning through play. This contributes to children developing their thinking and their ability to solve problems.  Children have many opportunities to learn how to care for living things and enjoy helping to care for the childminder's pets.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has clear and consistent routines and boundaries in place, and children respond well to requests made of them.  Children's welfare and safety are a priority. The childminder follows effective processes

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This provision is good

to assess potential risks to children and minimise them.  Partnerships between parents, the childminder and other early years providers are good. Effective methods for sharing information contribute towards the continuity of care for all children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Opportunities for children to develop their interest in print and recognise familiar words and signs in the environment are still evolving and therefore have not had maximum impact on this aspect of children's learning.

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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 the opportunities for children to see print in the environment and recognise familiar words and signs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the premises used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the parents' views through written feedback.  The inspector spoke to the childminder about her processes for observing and assessing children's learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and family members, the childminder's qualifications and processes for self-evaluation.  The inspector observed the childminder completing an activity and discussed the learning opportunities.

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who attend. This is good

Children's attention and natural curiosity to learn are captured by the childminder through the activities she provides and the good quality teaching. The childminder observes, assesses and identifies each child's future learning needs, helping them to make progress. Children develop a good understanding of their own health and well-being. They learn about and try a wide variety of foods. Children's independence grows as they use cutlery to prepare their own snacks, while learning the importance of using them safely. Children make marks using a variety of pens, pencils and chalks, and practise their early writing skills. However, opportunities for them to see print and become familiar with words and signs are not yet established in the learning environment. Children are very caring towards the childminder's pets and enjoy helping to care for them. They help to feed and tend to them, while learning the importance of being careful when touching them. Children meet

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who attend. This is good

other children at groups they attend and develop good social skills. They develop confidence and the skills of negotiation which help as they prepare for the move to school.

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good

The childminder creates a home that is relaxed and welcoming. Children are supported when they start in the childminder's care as time is spent gradually getting to know them and their families. Detailed information is gathered from parents in order to effectively meet their child's needs and provide care accordingly. Children behave well and their confidence and self-esteem are nurtured through the praise and encouragement they receive. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise and time is spent outdoors each day. They enjoy using wheeled toys and climbing equipment and their physical development is promoted. Trips to places of interest are used well to develop children's understanding of the world around them.

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provision is good

The childminder is well qualified, attends a wide variety of training courses and continually extends her knowledge of good childcare. The childminder has embraced information gained on a recent course about emotional attachments to help in the process for settling children into her home. The children see the strong relationships that she builds with parents and they settle and relax easily. Safety is addressed well throughout the home and garden, and the supervision of children is good. Policies and procedures reflect the childminder's ethos of care. All documentation and information relating to children is held securely and within the boundaries of confidentiality. Children are safeguarded and the childminder's knowledge of protecting children from abuse and neglect is secure. The childminder seeks the views of parents and children about the care she provides and evaluates her own practice to ensure that the quality of her service remains at a high

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY338522 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 857162 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 2 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Kingsthorpe, Northampton. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-olds.

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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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