Collins, Nicola

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 September 2015 19 March 2009

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder introduces new ideas to enhance her excellent teaching and practice. As a result of her commitment, continuing training and drive for improvement, she maintains the highest possible standards in care and education for children.  The childminder supports children's speech and language extremely well. Throughout the day, children talk about their learning experiences, ask questions and share their ideas. They become confident to express their views and the childminder values what they say.  The childminder is calm and relaxed in her approach. She allows children to take control and initiate their learning. By joining in with them, she skilfully builds upon what they already know. This excellent method of teaching means children are able to take the lead and their learning is maximised.  Children play and learn in an inspiring environment where they can move between the indoor and outdoor environment as their play unfolds. They are able to choose how

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This provision is outstanding

they learn and explore technology to help them to understand challenging concepts. They confidently use light boxes as they learn about what is inside their bodies.  The childminder teaches children to be tolerant and to be extremely aware of others. They care for animals, talk about features of homes and differences and similarities between themselves and others.  The childminder establishes very close relationships with parents. She values parents' contributions and actively involves them in children's learning. This has a positive impact on children who form very close attachments with the childminder.

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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

 continue to promote children's choice and ignite their interest even further by including them in planning, preparing and organising the daily routine.

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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 discussed a planned activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder at suitable times. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self-evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector read and took account of the written feedback provided by parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding children are highly effective. The childminder displays an in-depth awareness of relevant child protection issues and makes a regular review of her policies and procedures. The childminder sometimes works with an assistant. She has very robust procedures in place for ensuring that her assistant is confident and competent in her role. She plans for her professional development and reviews her work to ensure they both share the same vision for excellence in teaching. Since the previous inspection, the childminder has gained a recognised qualification in childcare. This, and her ongoing training and reading of current literature, enables the childminder to make significant changes that have sustained the very best quality of provision for children. The childminder has effectively reviewed and improved the area where children play, she has enhanced her methods for assessment and strengthened her relationships with parents

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Teaching is outstanding. The childminder uses highly effective ways to engage parents in children's learning. Children experience a seamless move between home, the childminder and other settings where they attend. Their learning is highly consistent and extremely well supported. The childminder observes children's learning. From the very beginning, she gathers information from parents, other carers and professionals. This enables her to make highly accurate assessments of children's starting points. She very effectively builds upon what children can do and already know, which promotes their very rapid progress in learning. Children engage in activities for significant periods given their young age and are obviously enthralled by their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children behave very well. They are extremely emotionally secure, settle very quickly and are eager and ready for learning. They display a positive sense of themselves and assert their confidence through taking the lead and making suggestions about learning. Children are highly imaginative and creative in their play. They use every opportunity to discover and pretend. This is especially evident when children play outdoors. The childminder recognises the need to include children even more in planning, preparing and organising the daily routine to promote their choice and learning even further. The childminder employs highly effective ways to teach children to be active and to stay healthy. Children take small manageable risks and are highly skilled in keeping themselves safe. They delight in their own abilities and are proud of what they know and can do.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make rapid progress in their learning. The quality of teaching is inspirational and allows children to learn highly complex ideas that challenge their thinking. They share this learning effectively with others showing their excellent knowledge. Children are extremely well prepared for starting school because of the brilliant teaching they receive.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY305571 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 848931 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 14 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in Deanshanger. She sometimes works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and her assistant is qualified at level 2. 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

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Telephone number

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