Childminder, Out-of school day care in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 December 2015 6 October 2011

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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 is efficient and very well organised. She evaluates the service that she provides, taking into account the views of parents and children and clearly identifies areas for development.  The childminder understands how children learn. She gathers information from parents about children's starting points and their interests. She uses this to plan stimulating and enjoyable learning experiences which capture their interest. Children's individual learning and development needs are very well met and they make good progress.  The childminder builds strong nurturing relationships with the children in her care. This supports children's emotional well-being and builds a secure basis from which children are ready and able to learn.  Children are physically active and experience plenty of fresh air. They play in the childminder's garden and go on outings to the local library and parks. Children

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This provision is good

experience the world around them and learn how to successfully socialise with other people.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder attends mandatory training, she does not always make the most of all opportunities to further enhance her knowledge and raise the quality of practice to the highest levels.  The childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents of how they can support their children's learning at home.

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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

 develop a broader and more ambitious programme of professional development to raise the overall quality of teaching to outstanding  provide parents with more ideas and guidance about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  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 and sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of parents' views from information provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She ensures that all policies and procedures are implemented into her practice. This practice and her rigorous risk assessments, mean that children are kept safe and healthy. The childminder undertakes required training. However, she has yet to devise a plan for ongoing professional development to continue to develop her knowledge and teaching practice. The childminder has devised very effective procedures to make sure that children have opportunities to engage in a variety of experiences covering all areas of learning. Children's learning is monitored very well and this means that the childminder is able to take action when additional support may be needed. Written comments from parents state how happy they are with the care and learning opportunities that the childminder provides

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is knowledgeable and experienced. She happily engages in children's play showing a respect for their thoughts and ideas. The childminder supports children's developing language and communication skills very effectively. She chats to children as they play, offering new words to increase their vocabulary. Children develop their imagination, particularly through role play. They decide that their doll has a temperature and needs to go to bed. The childminder supports children's reasoning skills asking them if the doll's temperature has gone up or down. Children's mathematical skills are promoted well through everyday activities. Children snuggle beside the childminder to enjoy a favourite book, counting and recognising different shapes. Parents are kept well informed of their children's progress. However, the childminder does not consistently make the most of opportunities to help parents with ideas of how to support their children's learning

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's behaviour is excellent. The childminder is a very good role model to children. She is calm and consistent and praises children for their efforts and achievements. The childminder encourages children to understand about feelings and emotions and to be tolerant towards others. Children are developing independence skills. They make choices and decisions about how they spend their time at the childminder's home. Children are provided with nutritious meals and snacks to encourage them to enjoy a healthy diet. Children are supported to take care of their own personal needs. The childminder reminds them to wash their hands before meals and after using the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder provides children with a wealth of opportunities that enables them to make good progress in their learning and development. They are becoming confident and competent learners and developing the skills for the next stage in their learning or move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425181 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 852563 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 6 October 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Brackley, Northamptonshire. She 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.

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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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