Childminder EY411177

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 May 2016 3 December 2013

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 enthusiastic and demonstrates a commitment to ongoing training and continuing to develop all aspects of her provision.  The childminder regularly completes observations and assessments of the children. She has a good understanding of what children know, understand and can do, and successfully uses the information to identify the next steps in their learning.  The childminder develops good relationships with parents and other providers involved in children's care and learning. She regularly shares information about children's well- being and development. Parents comment positively about the care and learning opportunities provided for their children.  The childminder plans a good range of activities to successfully expand children's knowledge of the world around them, including their local community. Children enjoy visits to the farm and regularly attend rhyme-time sessions at the local library.

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This provision is good

 Children are happy and confident in this friendly childminding environment. They share close and trusting relationships with the childminder, demonstrating that they feel safe and secure.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to ask probing questions to extend and challenge children's knowledge, understanding and thinking skills as they play.  The childminder does not always provide rich learning opportunities during outdoor activities, to captivate children's interests and extend their learning.

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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

 use questioning more effectively to stretch and enrich children's understanding and thinking skills  extend the range of play experiences provided in the outdoor environment to ensure children are highly motivated and engaged.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed joint evaluations of activities with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as expressed in documentation completed by them.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder regularly checks the environment for potential hazards and takes the necessary action to minimise them. She has a secure understanding of child protection and is confident about the action to take if she has a concern about a child's welfare. The childminder has updated her safeguarding knowledge through refresher training. She reflects on her practice and demonstrates a good knowledge of child development. This contributes to the good progress that children make and ensures their care needs are successfully met. The childminder effectively uses the observations and assessments of children's progress to identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is knowledgeable about children's individual stages of development. She becomes involved in children's play and effectively tailors her teaching to ensure all children are supported to achieve. Younger children show determination and are supported to build on their developing physical skills as they learn to walk. Older children listen to stories, talk about the illustrations and confidently answer questions. The childminder maintains an ongoing dialogue with the children. Older children communicate with growing confidence. The childminder skilfully introduces words and sounds as younger children play. For instance, she says bang, bang as young children use the toy hammer and ready, steady go as they prepare to descend the slide. Children enjoy imaginary play experiences. They happily prepare pretend cups of tea and eagerly use the builder's tools. Older children make marks on paper and tell the childminder they are

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a welcoming and homely environment. They enjoy spending time with the childminder, and are happy and relaxed in her care. The childminder works closely with parents when children start attending. She seeks information about their child's care routines and interests, and this contributes to children being able to settle in well. The childminder successfully supports children to understand how to manage their feelings and behaviour. Children behave well and are polite. They are readily praised for their efforts and achievements, which successfully builds their confidence. Children enjoy healthy foods and have regular opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. They go on regular walks and access challenging apparatus in the park and at soft-play activity centres.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their individual starting points. They demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning which effectively supports their move on to school or the next stage in their education. Children develop good social skills as they interact and play harmoniously with each other. Older, most-able children are learning to write their name, and name and sound letters of the alphabet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY411177 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1043489 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 3 December 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in the Grange Park area of Northampton. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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