Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 5 September 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

 The childminder meets children's individual needs well and effectively builds on their interests as they play. She observes children's learning and uses assessment to plan interesting activities and outings which further enhance their knowledge and skills.  The childminder forms close, caring relationships with children in her care. Children confidently seek comfort and reassurance as required and demonstrate that they feel safe and emotionally secure.  The childminder makes good use of her local facilities to extend the range of experiences offered and broaden children's knowledge of the wider community. Children learn about different animals during trips to the farm and participate in rhyme- time sessions at the local library alongside other children and adults.  The childminder evaluates and reflects on her practice with a view to developing all aspects of her provision to a higher level. This includes obtaining the views of parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make best use of available professional training opportunities to further develop her practice and raise the quality of teaching.  The childminder does not always provide older children with additional opportunities that help them to expand their own play and ideas.

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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

 engage in available continuous professional development opportunities to expand understanding of current best practice and improve the quality of teaching further  increase the opportunities for older children to express their ideas and expand upon their play during activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed joint observations with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to on the day and from documentation completed by them.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder rigorously assesses and minimises risks in her home and on outings. She demonstrates a good knowledge of what would give her cause for her concern and her responsibilities to protect children from abuse and neglect. The childminder holds a current first-aid certificate, which supports her to promote children's well-being in the event of a minor accident. She provides a good range of interesting activities and experiences, which supports children to reach their full potential. Effective procedures are in place for evaluating and assessing children's progress. This allows the childminder to see how children develop over time and helps her to address any gaps in their learning in a timely manner.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well. She places a sharp focus on developing children's communication and language skills. The childminder talks to children as they play and introduces new vocabulary. She actively encourages younger children to use sounds in their play. Children enthusiastically moo like a cow and quack like a duck. They develop their listening and attention skills as the childminder reads stories to them. The childminder actively encourages children to talk about what they see in the pictures. Younger children enjoy the bright illustrations in books and eagerly feel the different textured pictures, such as the soft rabbit and rough crocodile. Children develop their hand- to-eye coordination skills as they handle and explore objects. Younger children bang wooden shapes together, feel the soft sponge and post coins into the toy pig. Older children concentrate as they manipulate dough and are taught how to use tools, such as

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and demonstrate that they are confident to play and explore. Settling- in procedures are effective. The childminder works closely with parents to develop a good understanding of children's routines, care requirements and stage of development. The childminder is kind to children and teaches them the importance of sharing and taking their turn. Children receive appropriate praise for their achievements, which successfully boosts their confidence and self-esteem. They enjoy being physically active in the fresh air. Children access challenging apparatus in the park, go for walks and enjoy visiting soft play activity centres. They are encouraged to eat healthy foods and are regularly offered a drink of water. Younger children learn to feed themselves and older children develop their independence skills, such as dressing themselves. Parents comment positively on the quality of the care and learning opportunities provided.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the key skills needed for their future learning at pre-school and school. They demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning and form good relationships with their peers. All children make consistently good progress in their learning and development, in relation to their starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY443378 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1037133 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 5 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in the Buckingham Fields area of Northampton. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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