Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 June 2016 16 April 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 made suitable improvements to effectively organise her practice to meet the requirements and implement good practice. She evaluates the activities that she provides to identify the positive impact on children's learning and where improvements need to be made.  Children are progressing well. The childminder is experienced and knowledgeable about how children learn and her teaching is good. She promotes children's learning through a combination of planned activities and a stimulating environment, where children are able to explore and make choices in their play.  Children are well cared for by the childminder. She takes time to get to know them and offers them close support. Children have formed secure and trusting relationships with her, promoting their well-being and helping to develop their self-confidence.  The childminder has developed suitable links with other settings children attend. She

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This provision is good

communicates with them effectively to ensure that children benefit from a shared approach to their care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder is too quick to offer solutions to children rather than encouraging them to think more deeply and solve problems themselves.  The childminder does not consistently offer parents more detailed guidance and information about how to build on their children's achievements and help promote 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

 support children's ability to solve simple problems that occur during their play and activity, encouraging them to think more deeply for themselves and share their thoughts and ideas  enhance the sharing of information with parents so that they receive more regular in- depth information regarding building on children's learning and development progress at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to children and the 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder clearly understands her responsibilities to protect children from harm. She carries out daily checks of her home to ensure that it is safe and she reminds children of safe practices during their play and exploration. She is proactive in ensuring that her policies and procedures are up to date and she regularly revises these to reflect current legislation. The childminder keeps abreast of changes by undertaking mandatory training as well as through professional reading and research. She links with other childminders and has worked closely with her local development worker in order to improve her practice since the last inspection.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children very well. She plans engaging activities that link closely to children's interests and capabilities, suitably challenging them and developing their skills. Children enjoy exploring insect stickers and name the insects that they readily recognise. They discuss similarities and differences, comparing sizes and colours and outlining other features. The childminder sustains children's interest and they enjoy developing their early writing abilities as they join lines and create shapes and then recognise, name and form numbers. They then have fun counting out the corresponding number of insect stickers linked to each number, developing their mathematical skills effectively. She keeps parents informed about what activities their children are involved in during the day.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The well-considered organisation of resources in the childminder's playroom motivates children to follow their interests and natural curiosity. Children spend considerable time exploring a variety of construction materials. They choose shapes for a specific purpose and persevere with manipulating and carefully placing these. They select small-world people and develop imaginative play scenarios. They create platforms and seats for their people. They add extensions, manoeuvring around other resources and furniture. The childminder provides children with additional help and explanation when they are struggling to all use the space available. She highlights hazards and children take responsibility for tidying up items to minimize these. The childminder supports them to discuss their needs and wants, and negotiate the use of the available space. Children are effectively learning to respect others views and gain useful social skills. The childminder

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

promotes children's healthy lifestyles. Children enjoy a choice of fresh fruit at snack time. They have access to a good range of resources in the childminder's garden to promote their physical development.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. This includes children who speak English as an additional language. They have built suitable relationships with their peers and the childminder. They communicate well and are learning to manage their self-care needs. Children attend to tasks well and readily concentrate on things that interest them. They are progressing well and are acquiring useful skills in readiness for the next stage of their learning and their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220356 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1050931 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1984 and lives in Northampton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder supports children who speak English as an additional language.

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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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