Childminder EY390091

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 March 2016 25 January 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

 Children enjoy a wide variety of activities. Resources are plentiful and easily accessible and children make independent choices with regard to their play. Children make good progress.  Children benefit from a gradual introduction into the childminder's care. They visit on several occasions enabling them to form a relationship with the childminder, the other children and to become familiar with her home.  The childminder supports and extends children's communication and language skills. She models language clearly and engages children in conversation.  Children gain plenty of fresh air each day. They walk to and from school and visit many places of interest, including local parks. Children enjoy being physically active within the garden.  Children enjoy freshly prepared meals each day. The childminder takes account of their individual dietary needs and preferences. Drinks are provided throughout the day.

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This provision is good

 Children remain safe. The childminder minimises potential risks within her home and garden and her home is secure. The childminder is fully aware of protecting children from abuse and neglect.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully gather detailed information from parents to clearly identify children's initial starting points that can be used to support planning.

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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

 enhance the arrangements for gathering information from parents when children start and take this into account when planning for their future learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector observed an activity and discussed teaching methods with the provider.  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 has a secure understanding of the procedures she would follow if concerned about a child in her care. She regularly assesses safety within her home and takes appropriate action to ensure children's safety is maintained. The childminder practises the fire drill with the children so they are fully aware of what action to take in an emergency. The childminder is proactive with regard to her ongoing professional development. She keeps her knowledge up to date and shares best practice and new ideas with other childminders. The childminder reflects on her own practice and seeks the views and comments of parents and the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She successfully observes and assesses their progress. She uses this information to plan activities that capture children's interest. The childminder sensitively joins in the children's play. She enables children to explore and solve problems for themselves. Younger children thoroughly enjoy filling and emptying different containers. The childminder readily responds to younger children's gestures and sounds. She introduces new vocabulary as they play and encourages children to pronounce words correctly. Children enjoy making marks and their artwork is displayed for parents to see.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy, confident and form good attachments with the childminder. She ensures their care needs are met throughout the day and younger children rest according to their needs. Plenty of fresh air and exercise are encouraged each day. Children become aware of their own safety outdoors, especially when walking to and from school. Children's self-esteem is promoted by the childminder. She supports them as they learn to share and take turns with the toys. Children enjoy a wide variety of meals that reflect foods from around the world. Children also enjoy various snacks during the day. Mealtimes support children's personal, social and emotional needs well. Children learn about diversity and the wider world. They learn about celebrations and traditions and see positive images of people from different cultural backgrounds within their play.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good relationships with the childminder and other children. Children are fully involved in the daily routines. They talk to the childminder about the foods they enjoy so that the meals reflect their likes and dislikes. Children communicate their needs and ideas well and the childminder actively encourages their language development. Children are happy, relaxed and confident. They develop independence and make choices. Social skills are supported well. Children spend time at different groups and develop skills that support them in readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY390091 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 973190 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 4 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 25 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2009. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3 and Early Years Professional status.

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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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