Fraser, Tracy Diane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 December 2015 24 February 2010

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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

 The childminder forms warm, caring bonds with the children. She manages settling-in procedures effectively to ensure that they are happy and feel safe and secure in their surroundings.  The quality of teaching is good. The experienced childminder demonstrates a secure knowledge and understanding of how children learn and develop. This effectively supports them to be motivated and enthusiastic learners.  Assessment information is used effectively by the childminder to inform planning for individual children. This helps all children to make good progress in their learning.  The childminder promotes children's communication and language development very well. She displays effective listening skills and extends their vocabulary as she introduces words that relate to their play.  The childminder provides a wide range of good quality toys and equipment that meet children's individual needs and interests. Children are active and enthusiastic in their

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This provision is good

learning. The environment supports them to make choices for themselves.  The childminder has a range of policies and procedures that she shares with parents, so they are fully informed about her setting and know what to expect. Parents are invited to offer their views on the provision. They comment very positively on the progress their children make and the high-quality care the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always give parents information about how they can effectively contribute to and be more actively involved in their children's learning and development.

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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

 provide more information, ideas and guidance to parents to support them in actively contributing to and extending their children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her role and responsibilities in meeting the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage.  The inspector took account of the view of parents from written references.  The inspector looked at children's records, planning information and a range of documentation, including policies and procedures.  The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of safeguarding.  The inspector viewed all areas of the property that are used for childminding.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well informed about child protection procedures and knows who to contact should she have a safeguarding concern. She places a high importance on the safety of children and is vigilant about their security. Clear risk assessments are carried out for the premises and when children go on outings. The childminder reflects on her own practice and knows her strengths and areas where she can improve. Her professional development is important to her and she attends training whenever possible. She also makes good use of contacts with other providers and childminding colleagues, with whom she regularly discusses and shares best practice. This contributes effectively to the good level of care and teaching she provides for children in her setting.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers children a good choice of play experiences. She uses her insightful observations to help her to plan their learning using resources that interest them. Children thoroughly enjoy playing with the cars and vehicles. The activity inspires them to use their growing vocabulary and they are eager to show others what they know and to share their success. The childminder focuses her teaching on building on what children know and can do. She is consistently challenging them to achieve their goals. Children delight in using small toys as part of their imaginative play. They recreate familiar experiences through role play and show a good knowledge of the world around them. The childminder is very patient. She creates an environment where children can learn at their own pace, secure in the knowledge she is on hand for support and guidance.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a warm, homely and fun environment. The childminder is a good role model. She is polite and respectful to the children, who are encouraged to use good manners. The childminder forms close bonds with children in her care. She is warm and affectionate towards them and gives them her full attention, helping them to feel emotionally secure, develop confidence and become self-assured. The childminder ensures that settling-in arrangements are flexible to meet children's individual needs and spends time getting to know them and their families. She uses developmentally appropriate strategies, such as distraction and giving explanations, to manage children's behaviour. The childminder teaches children about the importance of good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before snack time. She makes good use of parks and nature areas to promote children's physical development and their understanding of

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They enjoy a wide range of stimulating activities and experiences which captures their interests. This helps children to develop the skills needed for their next stage in learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY395286 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 859691 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register 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 24 February 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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

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Telephone number

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