Bovingdon, Jill Lucy

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2016 16 May 2012

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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 is knowledgeable and experienced in early years practice. She provides children and their families with a well resourced, homely environment.  The views of parents and children are taken into account by the childminder when she reviews her practice. She clearly identifies areas for improvement, in order to continuously develop her practice.  Ongoing training and personal research helps the childminder to improve her knowledge, understanding and outcomes for children.  The childminder closely observes children as they play, accurately assessing their developmental stages and interests. This helps her to plan appropriate next steps in children's learning and to promote their good progress.  Children's early language development is supported very well by the childminder. She models conversations, constantly talks to children and promotes good listening skills.  Children behave very well. The childminder is a good role model for children. She

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This provision is good

spends time supporting children in their activities and praises them frequently during the day. Children are confident, happy and relaxed, and have developed close and secure attachments to the childminder.  The childminder supports children to learn about healthy lifestyles. She provides healthy snacks and offers lots of opportunities for children to be physically active. They play in the garden and visit local parks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents of how they can support their children's learning at home.

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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

 provide parents with more ideas and guidance about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development, sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. Policies and procedures are effectively implemented into her practice and these, together with her rigorous risk assessments, help to ensure children's health and safety. The childminder knows the importance of working in partnership with other settings that children attend. She regularly exchanges information so that children's learning is consistent and consolidated. Regular communication with parents ensures that they are kept up to date with the progress that their children are making. Parents are complimentary about the care and learning opportunities that the childminder provides for their children. They state how happy their children are while in the care of the childminder.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is good and on occasions outstanding. She is attentive to children's interests and involves herself in their play. For example, they laugh together as they make their own music with water flutes in the pouring rain. The childminder instinctively knows when it is appropriate to interact with children. As children initiate their own imaginary play experiences, the childminder remains close by and is ready to answer their questions. The childminder skilfully incorporates teaching about simple mathematical concepts, colours and shapes into children's spontaneous play. Children show high levels of concentration and persistence as they measure out quantities of water. They carefully estimate the size of container that they need to accommodate the water, learning as they play by trial and error. Opportunities for children to develop their literacy are very well promoted by the childminder. In addition to sharing storybooks, children have access to

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

topical magazines that are related to their current interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are developing independence skills. They make choices and decisions about how they spend their time at the childminder's home, both inside and outdoors. Children are supported to take care of their personal needs. The childminder reminds them when they need to wash their hands and supports them to do up their own zips on their coats before playing in the garden. Children have lots of opportunities to socialise in the environment beyond the childminder's home. They regularly visit the library, attend singing groups and buy fruit and vegetables at the local market. This helps them to mix with other children on a larger scale. In addition, it supports them to gain an awareness of families and communities in the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are provided with a broad range of activities that enhances their enthusiasm to investigate, explore and experiment. Any gaps in children's progress are identified by the childminder and support is put in place to ensure that they are quickly closed. All children are making good progress and are developing the key skills that they need for the next stage in their learning or eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422935 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1042212 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Desborough, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 2. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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