Childminder EY408491

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 March 2016 11 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 service since the last inspection. She reflects on her provision, making changes as required to continue to meet children's needs and takes account of the views of parents and children.  Children enjoy the childminder's positive interaction with them. She demonstrates skilled teaching as she links activities together, which helps children to recall previous events that then prompt lively conversations.  The childminder has developed good working partnerships with children's parents and with other provisions children attend. Effective communication and sharing of information result in children receiving a consistent approach to their care and learning.  Children clearly show a sense of well-being in the childminder's home. They know where to find the toys and ask her for items they want. Babies settle to sleep readily and wake happily.  Children are safe. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote

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This provision is good

children's welfare. She keeps children under close supervision during activities. She checks sleeping children regularly and carries out thorough risk assessments of her home, garden and outings the children are involved in.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities during activities to consolidate older children's learning about sounds and letters.  Children have fewer opportunities to explore and be curious about different materials and textures.

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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 support older children to be able to link sounds to letters  focus more precisely on ways for children to explore and experiment with a range of different materials and textures.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity 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.

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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 safeguarding procedures as she attends regular updates to her training. The adults living in the household have the required suitability checks in place. Children benefit from the childminder's organised approach to her work. She works on a small scale which enables her to spend a good amount of time with individual children. The childminder sets high standards for herself. She has attended a number of training courses since the last inspection. The increased knowledge about how children learn and how to monitor their progress has a positive impact on the childminder's confidence and experience. She makes adaptations to her planning, observation and assessment of children's learning, fully involving parents in their child's learning and valuing their information from home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children thoroughly enjoy the childminder's positive interaction with them. She supports their communication and language skills well. During activities, she uses descriptive words and asks well-placed questions to help children to recall previous events. This involvement and support enable children to feel confident to take part in relaxed conversations and to share their experiences. The planning is effective in offering children suitable challenges to help continue and build on their progress. The childminder takes account of children's interests and values their suggestions, incorporating these into the planning. Children enjoy seasonal activities as they follow visual instructions to construct an Easter sign. They learn about length as they compare different lengths of ribbon and show a sense of achievement as they write a message on the sign for their parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they feel relaxed and confident in the childminder's home. They choose freely from a good range of toys and activities. Children are eager to explore, to try new experiences with the childminder and to play independently. Children develop a secure attachment to the childminder. She is sensitive and responsive to their needs. Children approach her for cuddles and to sit on her lap for stories. Children are learning about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. They play and walk outside in the fresh air every day. They have access to drinking water and enjoy their packed lunches and snacks from home. The childminder ensures that food is stored appropriately. The childminder is a good role model for the children. She has a gentle and consistent approach, using explanation and distraction effectively to help children learn about the expectations for behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. They are supported to be confident and receive praise which develops their self-esteem. Children show care and concern for each other, learning to share and take turns.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408491 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 850922 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 5

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 11 November 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in Rushden. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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