Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 April 2016 4 August 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

 Teaching is good. The childminder is well qualified and knowledgeable about each child in her care. Her positive and encouraging interaction with children supports them to be eager and motivated to join in with the fun activities.  Safeguarding is given priority by the childminder. She has updated her training in safeguarding which results in a secure understanding of how to protect children's welfare.  Parents speak positively about the service the childminder provides. They comment on how well their children were supported to settle in when they start to attend and about how well they are kept informed about their child's progress.  Children clearly show a sense of well-being in the childminder's home. They thoroughly enjoy her involvement in their play and are confident to initiate conversations with her. They know where the toys are and make choices about which activities they take part in.  Children are learning about the expectations for behaviour. The childminder is positive

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This provision is good

and consistent in her approach, gently reminding the children as required. Children are involved in devising the house rules, are learning to respect one another and to work cooperatively together.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children who prefer to be outdoors have fewer opportunities to take part in rich and varied learning experiences.  Children have fewer opportunities to develop an understanding of quantity during activities.

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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

 focus more precisely on the planning of varied and stimulating activities for children who prefer to be outdoors  make the most of opportunities to help children learn about quantity during their activities.

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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 observed an activity with the childminder and discussed the teaching and learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at convenient time during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation and evidence of the suitability of the adults who live in the household.  The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder maintains children's safety as she keeps them under close supervision and carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and outings. The childminder has an organised approach to her work. She cares for children on a small scale which enables her to provide each child with good amounts of individual attention. The childminder has a reflective approach to her business and continues to develop her knowledge and skills through attending training courses. This extra knowledge has a positive impact on her understanding of how children learn, particularly around the needs of two-year-olds and how to accurately plan for their individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the childminder's effective teaching. She supports children's developing communication and language well. Children have time to consider their responses to the childminder's questions and they begin to use descriptive language during their activities. For example, children describe the texture of play dough as soft and squishy. Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder follows children's interests when she is planning activities for them and takes account of their individual next steps in learning. The childminder actively encourages parents to be fully involved in their children's learning. She uses information they provide from home in her planning and assessment which results in children receiving a consistent approach.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children arrive happily and quickly settle to play. They are encouraged to choose what they want to do from a wide range of activities and resources that is available. The dedicated playroom has furniture which promotes even the youngest children to choose freely and to be able to help tidy away when they have finished playing. The childminder is skilled in promoting children's personal, social and emotional development. She supports them to get to know new friends when they start attending and promotes an atmosphere of tolerance and respect. Children develop an understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. They go shopping with the childminder to choose fruit for their snack. Children are encouraged to be independent when washing their hands before mealtimes and they enjoy playing outside and walking to and from school.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are gradually learning the skills that will support them to be well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. They are independent, choosing their own resources and activities. They are learning to dress themselves and to manage their own self-care needs. Children are making friends and developing confidence and self- esteem as the childminder provides lots of praise and encouragement for their efforts and achievements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY423710 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 852436 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 4 August 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Rothwell. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4. She offers funded early education for children aged two-, three- and four-years-old.

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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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