Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 May 2016 1 July 2015

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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 has worked closely with her co-childminder since her last inspection. She has improved her reflection on her practice and developed her knowledge. She has fulfilled the actions and recommendations raised previously and improved the service she offers for children and families.  Children are making good developmental progress, as teaching is effective. The childminder knows how to support children through regular conversations and build on what they know and can do. She encourages children to think through solutions for themselves so that they are active learners.  The childminder is kind, caring and attentive to what children say and do. She values children highly as individuals and their specific needs are carefully considered. Children build strong bonds and secure, emotional attachments with the childminder. They are happy and relaxed and grow in confidence.  Partnerships with parents are very good. The childminder has recently enhanced this

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This provision is good

through her revised assessment and planning systems. Parents receive detailed information on children's developmental progress and share their own experiences of children's learning at home. This supports a consistent approach for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always provide enough opportunities to stimulate children's creative thinking and imaginative exploration.  The childminder has not fully developed self-evaluation to use the views of parents and children in driving improvements in the setting.

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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 further opportunities for children to think and explore creatively  extend the opportunities for parents and children to become involved in the evaluation process.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  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 spoken to on the day and by reading a number of their comments on notes and letters obtained by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder's arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She has a good understanding of her legal requirements. She is aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder demonstrates a clear vision and dedication to her childminding business. She works well with her co-childminder and effectively monitors the quality of practice and teaching. She links closely with other local providers to share good practice and engage in professional discussion. Furthermore, since her last inspection, she has focused closely on increasing her professional development through additional training to develop her knowledge and, subsequently, improve practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her co-childminder work well together, ensuring children's emerging needs and interests are supported closely. Accurate observations and assessments help to clearly identify the next steps in children's learning. Children clearly enjoy their time with the childminder and are confident and self-assured. The childminder gets down to the their level and consistently speaks clearly to them. She very positively involves children in conversations and asks probing questions, developing their thinking and their approach to activities. Children persevere well with completing puzzles and matching and sorting shapes. The childminder encourages children to recognise numbers, shapes and colours, in order to promote their mathematical development. They concentrate and manipulate the pieces, solving problems and showing their determination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn to communicate and gain useful social skills, as the childminder interacts with them in a warm, responsive way. They behave well and any minor disagreements are quickly dispersed, due to prompt interventions from the childminder and her positive encouragement. Children enjoy social mealtimes, sitting and chatting with the childminder and their friends. They learn to respect one another's views and needs as they take turns in conversation and share the fruit bowls at snack time. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles for children. They relish having a picnic out in the garden at lunchtime. They learn about healthy foods and different preferences and interests as they talk about the foods they have in their packed lunches.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning, given their starting points. Children show determination and a positive attitude. They are motivated to explore and learn and focus well on things that interest them. They have built suitable relationships with their peers and the childminder. Children are successful learners who have improved self- esteem and are becoming confident individuals. All children are acquiring the key skills they need for future learning and are appropriately prepared for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY241001 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1051125 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1990 and works from her co-childminder's house in the village of Weldon, near Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5pm, 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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