Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 September 2015 21 March 2012

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This inspection: Good 2

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision is good

 Activities are based on children's interests; this promotes their engagement well and helps make learning fun. Children are effectively supported in gaining the skills necessary for future learning, including their move to school.  The childminder works effectively with a range of other professionals so that children with special educational needs and/or disabilities have their individual needs met.  The childminder ensures that resources are easily accessible. This helps to encourage children to use their imagination and explore their environment.  Safeguarding is effective. Children are well protected because the childminder has a very good understanding of safeguarding procedures and who to report any concerns to.  Children enjoy fresh and nutritious meals which contribute to keeping them healthy.  The childminder has attended a wide range of training, which benefits children and helps them make good progress in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some activities are not always organised as well as possible so that children of all ages can participate fully.

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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

 build upon ways in which children across a range of ages can always participate fully in activities to continue their good learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the home.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. Systems for assessment and review help her to identify gaps in children's learning, which are quickly closed. This helps to ensure all children make good progress in their learning and are well cared for. The childminder actively reflects on her practice and sets achievable targets for improvement. Children contribute to this by offering suggestions, and parents pass on comments through questionnaires. This means they share in the childminder's vision for her setting. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has attended a wide range of training in safeguarding, which helps to protect children very effectively. Good partnership working with other professionals contributes to the consistent progression of children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good awareness of children's interests and she works closely with parents to establish these. She uses topic work to link the areas of learning and to help children make progress. For example, children regularly choose their own books from the library and the childminder chooses books a stage in advance. This helps to challenge children and promote their literacy skills. Children are confident communicators and the childminder models language well. Younger children enjoy learning new sounds and this helps their vocabulary to progress well. For example, children learn the words for some vegetables as they helped the childminder prepare a meal. Sometimes, younger children are not fully encouraged to become involved in activities so that they have more opportunities to play alongside others. Parents are invited to comment on children's progress. This helps them to be actively involved in their children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are content and secure with the childminder because settling-in procedures are effective. These take place over a period of time and involve meeting the childminder in other locations so they become familiar with her. Children receive praise and encouragement for their successes, which enhances their emotional well-being and confidence. The childminder is a good role model and, consequently, children behave well and treat each other with respect. Children grow and eat vegetables, which are used as part of the childminder's promotion of good health. They are also beginning to learn about maintaining their physical well-being as they wash their hands regularly. The childminder shares information with local schools and pre-schools. This means children's moves are as relaxed as possible and they have continuity of learning.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress. Children are learning to be independent, for example, by asking to use the toilet and washing their hands afterwards. Older children are well supported to move on to further learning as they learn to share, cooperate and concentrate on tasks and activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY348514 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 863229 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 21 March 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Bozeat, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-year-old children and holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She has recently begun to work with a co-childminder.

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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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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