Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 March 2016 23 November 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 has continued to improve her practice since the last inspection. She has attended numerous training courses and completed an early years qualification. This has had a positive impact on her confidence and awareness of how to support children to make good progress.  Children are happy and confident in the childminder's home. They behave well and know where to find the toys. They ask the childminder if they can play outside and she willingly accommodates this. Children's independence skills are developing as they find their shoes and coats.  The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe and ensure their welfare. She carries out thorough risk assessments, taking steps to ensure her home and garden are safe.  Children benefit from the effective partnership working between their parents and the childminder. Parents are fully involved in all aspects of their child's care and learning.

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This provision is good

Daily communication ensures that information is shared, which enables the childminder to meet each child's needs very well.  Children thoroughly enjoy the childminder's enthusiastic involvement in their activities. They take part in lively conversations as they explore and play. The childminder is effective in her teaching as she supports children to think about what they want to do and extends their vocabulary.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have fewer opportunities to explore different quantities and sizes.  The childminder talks to children about safety. However, she does not make the most of opportunities to encourage children to consider the potential risks involved in their play.

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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

 devise more ways to help children to learn about quantity and to compare sizes  make the most of opportunities to help children learn to consider and manage risk.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records and evidence of the suitability of the adults living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from the childminder's questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has updated her training in safeguarding. She is confident about the action to take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder is keen to continue to develop her practice and has a very reflective approach to her work. Her early years qualification has improved her knowledge of how to teach children, following their individual ability and preferred ways of learning. The childminder uses funding appropriately to support children's individual needs. She purchases resources and is creative in her planning of activities to ensure children are provided with suitable challenges to help them make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the childminder's positive involvement with them. She plans activities they are interested in and which promote their next steps in learning. The assessment of children's progress is accurate and linked to the planning. The childminder involves children in activities that help prepare them for the next stage in their learning. They look at photographs of their new school and pre-school, try on uniforms and read stories. This contributes to children's independence skills and awareness of future events. Children become fully engaged in the activities and the childminder is successful in ensuring that all children involved are able to take part in a meaningful way. She uses favourite stories to help children explore textures and some aspects of mathematics. However, on occasion, less emphasis is put on children's awareness of how to compare sizes of objects and to think about quantities.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a stimulating environment where they can choose from a good range of toys and resources. Children show that they have a strong attachment to the childminder. They listen to her and approach her for cuddles and reassurance as they need it. Children settle to sleep readily and wake happily. Their dietary needs are managed well. The childminder discusses specific needs with parents and involves children in making healthy choices about what they would like to eat. Highly effective partnership working with other providers results in children being very well prepared for the next stage in their learning. Children enjoy playing outside and they use equipment to develop their physical skills. Although they are safe, the childminder does not always use opportunities to encourage children to think about how they can keep themselves and others safe.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children take part in a very good range of activities that widens their experiences and helps them to develop skills that prepare them for the move on to school when the time comes. With the childminder's support, children quickly develop their confidence and self- esteem. Children are keen to choose their own toys and become excited when the childminder suggests different things to do. They are able to make friends and to communicate their individual needs.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409944 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 851041 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Irchester. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She receives funding for children aged two, three and four years.

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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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