Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 July 2015 14 February 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 plans a range of stimulating activities which capture children's interests and promote their motivation to explore and learn. As a result, all children are active learners who make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder effectively tracks children's progress and accurately identifies their next steps in learning.  The childminder routinely engages children in conversation and effectively extends their vocabulary, which promotes their language skills.  The childminder provides a relaxed and calm environment. She has formed secure attachments with children, which helps them to feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding and protecting children. She has clear policies and procedures in place and is confident to report any concerns to ensure that children's welfare is maintained.  The childminder is well qualified and demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting

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This provision is good

a good service. She regularly accesses training to further improve her knowledge and skills and this has had a positive impact on the learning experiences she offers children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always gain precise information from parents about what children know and can already do, to enhance her planning for children's future learning needs.  The childminder does not actively seek the views of parents to help her to identify what she does well and where she could further improve her practice.

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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 information already gained from parents about what children know and can do when they first start, to strengthen knowledge of their development from the beginning and enhance the planning for their future learning  strengthen the already good partnerships with parents by actively seeking their views on the service they receive, so that their feedback can be included in the self- evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and spoke with the childminder, the co-childminder and the children at suitable points throughout the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, the co-childminder and the household, and talked with the childminder about her self- evaluation and improvement plans.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder interacts well with children and actively gets involved in their play. Children's physical development is well promoted. The childminder uses rhymes and songs spontaneously during children's play which motivates them to join in and copy the words and actions. Children's attempts at early writing are encouraged as they have free access to a range of mark-making resources. Children learn about numbers and counting during their routine play. For example, the childminder counts along with them and then encourages them to say what number comes next. This helps children to develop the skills they need in preparation for their move on to school or pre-school. Partnerships with parents are established. The childminder encourages a two-way sharing of information about children's ongoing learning and development. However, when children first start she does not always gain enough information from parents about what children already know

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good

The childminder makes very good use of her environment. Children are able to move between the inside and outdoor environments freely which allows children to choose where they prefer to play. Children also regularly visit local parks, where they are able to develop their physical skills further. The childminder works with parents to ensure that children are provided with healthy options in their lunch boxes. This helps to promote children's overall good health and welfare. The childminder promotes children's good behaviour. She routinely encourages children to share and take turns and praises them for their achievements which boosts their confidence. The childminder uses daily routines and discussions to help children understand about keeping themselves safe. For example, children learn that they should only play on the grassed area of the garden. Consequently, children learn positive skills and attitudes about managing risks.

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provision is good

The childminder has a clear understanding of the learning and development requirements. Consequently, children benefit from the childminder's knowledge as she supports them to make good progress. The childminder understands the importance of tracking children's progress, in order to identify any gaps in their learning. She regularly completes reports on the progress children are making and shares this information with parents. The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with local settings and other professionals when required. The childminder and co-childminder regular access safeguarding training to keep themselves up to date with any changes in child protection policy or procedure. In addition, a range of policies and procedures are in place which underpin her practice and promote the safety of the children. Although the childminder has systems in place for reflecting on her practice, she does not currently include the

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provision is good

views of parents in this process to further enhance her practice.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY137319 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 855690 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 14 February 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Northampton. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm all year round, except for family holiday and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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