Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 November 2015 Not applicable

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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

 Children are progressing well because the childminder is knowledgeable about how children learn and teaching is good. Effective observations and assessments enable the childminder to monitor children's progress well. Children are keen and motivated to learn and enjoy new experiences. They make good progress in readiness for school.  Children settle quickly with the childminder because she has a calm, sensitive and caring approach to their care. They build warm, close attachments and relationships with the childminder, and this gives them a strong sense of security. This is because she spends good quality time supporting them in their activities and praises them frequently during the day.  The childminder has a good reciprocal working relationship with her co-childminder. They work as an efficient team and this ensures that they make the most of each other's strengths to maximise their effectiveness.

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This provision is good

 The childminder builds strong relationships with parents and regularly exchanges information with them. This means children's individual needs are understood very well, which benefits their ongoing care, learning and development.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always consider how to plan adult-led activities to meet the needs of the youngest 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

 enhance the set up of adult-led activities to ensure that they consistently challenge and extend learning for the youngest children.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to children and the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder, as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development, sampled their records, and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and by reading a number of comments on questionnaires given to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder's arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She is aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder has a good understanding of her legal requirements. She keeps herself up to date with current practice through mandatory and some additional training. She links with other local providers in order to discuss and share good practice. Good use of self- evaluation identifies strengths and areas for development. Parents contribute to this process and their views are taken into account. Surveys show that parents are very happy with the service provided. Parents comment that their children are making very good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and are confident and self-assured. The childminder gets down to the children's level and consistently speaks clearly to them. She very positively involves them in conversations and asks questions. This good practice provides opportunities for children to extend their language and communication skills, including those who speak English as an additional language. Children enjoy the social group singing time in the morning. They concentrate well and show their knowledge and understanding as they join in with the words and actions to the songs. The childminder uses props and song sacks to extend the session, and children enjoy the opportunity to explore and investigate the resources. This sustains their interest and engagement further. However, during other adult-led activities, younger children are not engaged throughout. The childminder has not considered the set up of her activities in greater detail in order to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

consistently challenge the younger children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children develop confidence and independence in their play as they freely access a good range of stimulating resources, both indoors and outdoors. This supports children to follow their interests and begin to develop a curiosity that will support their future learning. Children's care routines are managed well and the childminder supports them in maintaining their own personal hygiene. Children enjoy being active in the fresh air and they readily explore the equipment in the garden. Younger children persevere on the climbing frame and slide, and develop their physical skills very effectively. The childminder closely and patiently supports them and praises them on their achievements. Children smile proudly and repeat the process again and again, their confidence clearly growing each time.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress. Any gaps in children's individual progress are quickly identified and planned for. Children are showing good levels of self-confidence and motivation for their age and are developing the skills and attitudes to support them in their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477607 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 982208 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 26

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014. She operates from her co-childminder's home in Wootton, Northampton. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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