Childminder 220408

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 March 2016 10 March 2009

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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

 Children's personal, social and emotional development is well supported. Children are happy, settled and confident in the childminder's care. They make good progress in their learning.  Children's independence is supported from a young age. They are encouraged to put their shoes and coats on before going outside to play. Resources are stored at a low level. Children choose what they wish to play with.  The childminder assesses potential risks within the home, garden and on outings, and she takes appropriate steps to minimise them. She is fully conversant with the Local Safeguarding Children Board procedures.  Policies and procedures required for safe and efficient management of the provision are well maintained and implemented.  Children develop awareness of their own safety indoors and outside. They follow clear routines for crossing roads when out and are reminded not to climb when inside. Security within the home is good. The front door is secure and children cannot leave

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Information gathered from parents when children start does not consistently include their contributions about what children can already do.  The childminder does not fully use information gained from her observations of children's progress to identify and plan for their learning needs more precisely.

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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

 seek more detailed information from parents about what their children know and can do at the start of their child's placement  enhance the use of observations of children's progress and plan even more precisely for their individual learning needs.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outside, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed an activity and discussed teaching methods with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of adults within the 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 keeps her knowledge of child protection up to date and is fully aware of her role and responsibility in protecting children from abuse and neglect. Children's welfare is addressed effectively. The childminder is proactive in continuing her ongoing professional development. She holds a current first-aid certificate and meets with other childminders to share best practice. The childminder evaluates her own practice and seeks the views of the parents about the service they receive. Comments received from parents are positive. They value the communication they have with the childminder and are pleased that their child's learning is continually supported.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She communicates with parents each day, sharing what their child has been involved in during the day. Parents in turn share their child's interests and achievements they have observed at home. Children's communication and language skills develop well. The childminder and children chatter to each other. Lots of repetition and simple language are used for younger children as they are developing their language skills. Children enjoy pretend play. They busy themselves in the playhouse and take the buggies for walks around the garden. Children delight in finding the dinosaur hidden in ice. They giggle excitedly as the ice slips through their fingers as it starts to melt. Children join in with familiar songs as well as with the actions. The childminder encourages the children in taking turns to choose their favourite songs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enter a warm, relaxed environment. A gradual introduction into the childminder's care enables children to become familiar with her home and routines. Children's individual care needs are incorporated into the day and their health is promoted well. Children rest as they need to and their individual dietary needs are known and respected. Children enjoy being physically active. They spend time outdoors in the garden each day and regularly meet with other children and familiar adults at groups they attend. The childminder supports the younger children as they begin to understand the importance of sharing and taking turns through play. Children receive lots of praise and encouragement. Children learn to be kind, gentle and show care towards living things. They enjoy stroking the childminder's dog and taking him on walks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good relationships with the childminder. They make firm friendships and play well with, and alongside, each other. The childminder encourages the children to vocalise their needs and ideas, and supports the younger children's emerging communication skills. Older children share their day at school with the childminder and continue their learning at her home. All children become confident individuals and learn independence skills in daily routines. Children enjoy exploring their senses indoors and outside. They use various different materials to be creative and make marks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220408 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 854556 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 10 March 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1991 and lives in Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 6.30pm, 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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