Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 February 2016 25 May 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 effectively identifies her strengths and areas she can improve. Parents are asked about their views on the service she provides and the childminder uses this information to improve outcomes for children and their families.  The childminder is knowledgeable about children's individual stage of development. She observes them as they play and effectively follows their interests. The childminder provides a good variety of activities and experiences that are stimulating and lots of fun. All children are making good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder has developed strong relationships with parents and other providers where children attend more than one provision. She shares her knowledge of the children's next steps in their learning and their achievements.  The childminder shares warm relationships with the children in her care and the children show warmth and kindness to one another.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 While children are developing their independence, the childminder occasionally completes tasks that children are more than capable of tackling for themselves.

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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

 increase the opportunities for children to become fully independent.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities in the childminder's home, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's training certificates and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the childminder's home.  The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder provides literature for older children to help them understand how to keep themselves safe from abuse and harm. The childminder is knowledgeable about the reporting procedures she must follow in the event of a concern about a child in her care. The childminder keeps her safeguarding and first-aid knowledge up to date. She attends training and reads publications to keep abreast of changes in childcare. Parents are kept fully informed about all aspects of the provision. The childminder shares her policies, procedures, and provides detailed information about children's development. The childminder also shares her suggestions of how parents can support their children's learning at home. Parents are very happy with the service they receive. They comment that their children thoroughly enjoy all the adventures the childminder provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has many years experience in caring for young children. She enjoys playing with them and extending their learning. The childminder observes the children to determine what they know and can do. She makes accurate assessments about what they need to do next to make further progress. The childminder plans good quality learning experiences. For example, the childminder supports young children to explore the different sounds musical instruments make and how they work. One example of this, is that the childminder encourages the children to look underneath a small piano when they press down the keys. The childminder duplicates some of the most popular resources, such as dolls and pushchairs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children behave very well in the childminder's care. She helps them to learn right from wrong. For example, she explains to the children how to take care of the books and how to share toys. Children also learn about how to keep themselves safe. The childminder reminds them about sitting on their bottoms at the table and not standing on their chairs. Children's emotional needs are successfully supported. The childminder spends time with the children's parents finding out about the children's individual needs as well as their parents' wishes. The childminder supports children's health and well-being. Children are encouraged to be physically active, spending time outdoors and at local community events.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are keen, confident and successful learners who consistently make good progress across the seven areas of learning. The childminder effectively supports them in acquiring skills that prepare them, as they move on to pre-school and school. The childminder effectively monitors the children's development. She swiftly identifies gaps in their learning and makes plans to help them overcome this.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 221208 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 864250 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995. She lives in Duston, Northampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, 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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