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Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 August 2015 24 October 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

 Teaching is good and all the children make consistent progress based on their starting points. Children learn suitable skills needed for their next stage in learning, such as school.  The childminder develops warm and trusting relationships with children. Children feel welcomed when they arrive, so that that feel valued and ready to learn.  The childminder utilises daily routines and gives age-appropriate explanations of why healthy practices are undertaken. Children demonstrate a good understanding of why they wash their hands before mealtimes and after toileting.  Children's behaviour is good as the childminder uses effective strategies to motivate further learning. For example, the childminder consistently identifies individual achievements and praises children for their efforts.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder regularly updates parents about their child's progress and encourages them to be involved from the very start.

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This provision is good

 The childminder attends a range of training workshops, reads articles and meets up with other local childminders to keep herself updated. This benefits all children and supports their ongoing learning and development.  The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She has good knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns for the children in her care.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 In the childminder's drive to extend learning and challenge children further, her expectations are a little too high for younger children.

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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

 adapt the planning of adult-led activities more precisely, to take full account of the challenges set for children, ensuring that they are more appropriate for their age and stage of development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engage in a range of activities in the lounge diner, kitchen and the secure garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection.  The inspector conducted a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at a selection of policies, procedures and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and evidence to confirm the suitability of all adults living on the premises.  The inspector took account of parental opinion through written feedback provided.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She regularly observes and assesses children's learning and plans a wide and varied range of purposeful learning experiences. However, sometimes adult-led activities are too challenging and do not always reflect the children's development. The childminder shows interest in what children have to say, which promotes further conversations. Babies enjoy babbling and making noises. Toddlers attempt to copy new words, which the childminder acknowledges and repeats instinctively. Children thoroughly enjoy searching for a range of different animals outdoors. They talk excitedly to each other about the fish they observe and share their excitement with the childminder. She extends their vocabulary by including words, such as, gills, fins and scales. The childminder regularly updates parents about their children's progress and achievements. Parents are encouraged to make comments

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who attend. This is good

and add additional information to their child's personal learning records.

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good

Very effective settling-in procedures ensure that children's individual care needs are well known prior to them starting. Babies use their secure attachments with the childminder, to investigate their surroundings and try out new experiences. Children develop strong friendships with those of a similar age. The childminder encourages children to undertake simple tasks, such as helping to fetch specific items for play. This promotes early independence skills and raises their self-confidence. The childminder supervises children well and manages their behaviour well. The childminder is a good role model and encourages children to tidy away after activities. Children demonstrate a good understanding that this is to prevent others from falling over. Children thoroughly enjoy being physically active. They climb and play on slides and are able to run around in the secure garden. The childminder plans visits into the local community, accessing a wide

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good

range of local amenities to support the children's learning.

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provision is good

The qualified childminder fully understands her responsibilities in all aspects of the Early Years Foundation Stage. The childminder consistently checks the children's learning and development to ensure they all make ongoing progress. She shares all children's records with parents, keeping them updated of the progress made. Effective self-evaluation systems are in place and the childminder is able to identify areas she wishes to develop. For example, continuing to develop a nature garden, building on the children's interest of the natural world. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents, seeking information about how her business can improve even further. Parents say they are very happy with the service offered and thoroughly praise her care and flexibility to others. The continuity of care for all children is assured, as relationships with other providers, such as the local school are established. The childminder shares relevant information during times

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356592 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 863456 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 24 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Kettering, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children and holds a childcare 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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