Marriott, Hayley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 August 2015 16 February 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

 Children make good progress in their learning and development and are motivated and eager to learn. This is because the childminder knows them well and provides experiences that she knows they will enjoy.  Children benefit from a wide range of resources which they can use in a variety of ways, both indoors and outside. This supports them well to engage in pretend play.  The childminder promotes the children's language and communication skills by chatting to them and asking questions. She encourages them to recall past events as well as helping them to develop their critical-thinking skills.  Secure partnerships with parents ensure they are continually involved their children's learning and achievements at home are shared. Children make good progress through this consistent approach to their learning and development.  Children are protected well. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role

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This provision is good

and responsibility to safeguard children. She implements effective practices to minimise hazards to children.  The childminder works closely with everyone who is involved with children, developing effective communication channels to promote continuity of care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children do not have many opportunities to see a broader range of positive images of different cultures and types of families in society.

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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

 enhance children's developing awareness and understanding of diversity and the wider world, particularly with regard to similarities and differences between their own families and those of others.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities taking place in the playroom and garden.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspection viewed the areas of the premises and garden used for childminding.  The inspector took account of the written and verbal views of parents.  The inspector looked at children's observation and assessment records, the register of attendance and children's records.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all members of the household, the childminder's qualifications and her self-evaluation and improvement plan.  The inspector observed the childminder involved in activities with children and discussed children's progress and development.

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who attend. This is good

Children are engaged and animated in their play as they enjoy a wide variety of activities that capture their imagination while promoting their learning. The childminder uses her observations of children to assess and plan for the next steps in their learning. Children reflect familiar experiences through play. They mix sand, water and oats to create different food and use their toy electronic barbeque to cook them. They use herbs from the garden to flavour their creations, chattering to each other as they cook. Children enjoy being creative. They use glitter, glue and paints to recreate their own pictures of shells and proudly show the childminder what they have made. Children's artwork is displayed enabling them to share their work with their parents. Children develop an awareness of diversity and the wider world through books, dolls and various small-world figures which also reflect disability. However, children do not yet have the opportunity to fully develop

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who attend. This is good

their awareness and understanding of similarities and differences within families in society.

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good

Children develop good relationships with the childminder. They become familiar with her home and routines during a gradual settling-in process. Children's confidence grows through the praise, reassurance and encouragement they receive from the childminder. They learn to negotiate through play, share and take turns. Children spend lots of time outdoors being active. Resources to support their physical development are plentiful. Children develop an awareness of foods that are healthy on their bodies and enjoy fresh snacks and meals each day. They regularly meet with other children at groups in the local area. This supports their social skills and helps prepare them for the move on to school.

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provision is good

The childminder fully understands her role in keeping children safe, including safeguarding procedures and the process to follow if she has concerns about a child. The childminder encourages children's learning through a variety of play opportunities and experiences. She assesses their abilities and plans to promote their learning further. The childminder is well qualified and actively seeks out training courses to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. She uses her knowledge of good childcare to provide activities that promote children's learning. The childminder reflects on her own practice and uses the views of parents and children to continually develop her provision. Partnerships with parents are good. Since the last inspection, the childminder and parents have developed clear routines for sharing information about their child's learning, development and progress. They share information about their child's achievements and developing interests and work together

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427620 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 909686 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 16 February 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011. She lives in Market Harborough. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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