Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2016 16 October 2013

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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

 Children benefit from the childminder's awareness of how they prefer to learn and he accommodates their interests well in the planning of activities. Children enjoy his positive interaction with them. He allows them to lead the activity and shows a genuine interest in what they are doing.  Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder carries out risk assessments, taking steps to ensure hazards are minimised. Children are learning how to keep themselves safe through discussions with the childminder.  Strong partnerships with parents result in children's needs being met. The childminder values information from home, and shares details with parents on a daily basis about their child's care routines and the activities they have enjoyed.  Children are keen to get involved in the activities that are provided for them. For example, they are fascinated by insects. They look at the features and compare

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This provision is good

pictures of different creatures.  Children are supported to be independent. They know where to find their jackets and shoes, putting them on ready for a walk. Children use cutlery competently and sit together enjoying the social interaction at mealtimes.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although children behave well and know the expectations and boundaries, the childminder does not always support them in gaining a deeper understanding of how their actions can affect other children's feelings.

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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

 help children to gain a deeper understanding of how their actions can affect other people as they learn to acknowledge and respond to other's feelings.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder and discussed the teaching and learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, policies and evidence of the suitability of the adults living 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 works very well with his co-childminder to ensure children are supervised and safe during their play and activities. The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's welfare and he has completed updated training in safeguarding. Since the last inspection the childminder has continued to improve his practice and he identifies his priorities for the future. He has attended numerous training courses and workshops. The increased knowledge and confidence from being more experienced and knowledgeable in his role has a positive impact on his teaching and understanding of how children learn. Parents speak highly about the childminder's commitment to his work. They comment about the wide range of experiences their children are provided with and how they feel fully involved in their children's learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is effective in his teaching. Children thoroughly enjoy his positive and enthusiastic involvement in their play. For example, they are eager for him to read books to them. Children become fully engaged with the story and are excited to recall previous outings and experiences, as he asks them questions about the pictures. The childminder knows children well and plans activities around their identified next steps in learning and their current interests. He uses information from observations and from children's parents to assess the progress each child is making and continues to provide children with activities that offer suitable challenges. Children's listening skills and thinking are supported well. The childminder encourages them to listen and to think. For example, during a walk in the fields children notice they can hear a train in the distance and he helps them to think about how different tracks were made in the mud.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children learn about the benefits of healthy lifestyles. They know the routines for washing their hands before meals and snacks, and they thoroughly enjoy activities outside in the fresh air. The childminder makes very good use of the local fields and woodland to promote children's physical skills as they run along, negotiating the uneven ground. He encourages parents to bring items from home, such as balance bikes to support specific interests. Children arrive happily and quickly settle to play. They clearly show that they feel safe and develop a sense of belonging in the childminder's home as they choose freely from the play materials and ask for assistance as they need it.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress given their individual ability and starting points. They are motivated and enthusiastic learners who have continual access to a good range of resources and books, which support their curiosity and interests. Children begin to make friends and understand how to get along with each other. They are developing the key skills to ensure they are prepared for the next stage in their learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY453575 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1043399 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 October 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2013 and lives in Rushden. He works with a co- childminder. He operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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