Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 July 2016 12 March 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 is well organised and keeps a comprehensive range of appropriate records. She maintains a very broad range of well-written policies and procedures which is implemented effectively to underpin her practice.  Children feel safe and secure and move around the childminder's home with confidence. They develop strong emotional attachments to the childminder, who is caring and nurturing.  Effective observation, assessment and planning procedures help the childminder to monitor children's progress well. She uses relevant guidance to track and plan for children's individual learning and development. All children make good progress  The childminder establishes positive relationships with the other settings children attend. She works closely with them to support children's individual needs, learning and development consistently.  The childminder encourages children to persevere at activities and try to find solutions

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This provision is good

to simple problems. This helps them to develop resilience and a positive attitude towards learning, which helps to prepare them for later learning in school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide sufficient meaningful opportunities for older children to practise their early writing skills for a purpose.  Although babies and younger children access resources and activities easily they are not always challenged to promote their engagement and thinking skills to the highest level.

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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

 enhance the opportunities for older children to practise their early writing skills  support babies' and younger children's deeper engagement and thinking skills, offering more challenge and interest through activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members.  The inspector took account of responses from parents in written documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has effectively addressed the actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection. Support from the local authority has been used effectively to thoroughly evaluate her practice and successfully drive improvements. She works closely with parents and shares information with them about their children's development at home and in her care. This improves the progress children make and helps to maintain continuity in their care and learning. The childminder continues to improve her childcare knowledge and teaching skills through attending training courses. Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has attended training and has a good understanding of how to recognise and deal with concerns about children's welfare. Risks to children are effectively minimised. This helps to ensure all areas of the home are safe and suitable.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder knows each child very well and adapts her practice to suit their individual needs. Children's social skills and their ability to communicate are enhanced well during activities and conversations that evolve through play. The childminder understands how young children learn and develop. She plans and provides different experiences for children, depending on their interests and stages of development. For example, children dress up as pirates and search for treasure in the sand. Mathematical development is successfully promoted and children practise their counting skills when following directions in a treasure hunt.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She is calm in her approach and follows children's home routines when they start. Therefore, children settle with ease and quickly grow in confidence. The childminder provides daily access to the outdoor environment to promote children's good health. Children develop the ability to make new friends when attending groups, such as baby gym and stay-and-play sessions. This contributes to developing children's physical and social skills. The childminder teaches children about the importance of good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before snack. Children learn how to behave appropriately as the childminder is an effective role model, promoting sharing, respect and good manners.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good levels of progress in their learning and development. They are eager and motivated to learn. Children are keen to initiate their own play and engage in a wide range of activities. They demonstrate their growing independence and make choices in their play. They are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventually for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374098 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1050875 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 and lives in Dunston, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She supports children who have special educational needs or disability and 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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