Childminder EY304603

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 July 2016 10 February 2016

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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 exceptionally hard since her last inspection to raise the standard of care and learning opportunities available to children. She has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations previously raised.  The childminder values the opinions and thoughts of parents and children when evaluating her practice and identifies any areas for further development.  Partnership with parents and other settings that children attend is very good. The childminder regularly shares children's achievements to enhance their good progress.  The childminder has developed a good understanding of how children learn. She gathers information from parents about children's starting points and their interests.  The childminder regularly observes children as they play and monitors and tracks the progress they make. She assesses what they know and can do and uses this information to plan effective next steps in their learning.

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This provision is good

 Children develop strong bonds with the childminder. They are confident, sociable and self-assured.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is a positive role model who has clear behavioural expectations which she clearly communicates to children. For example, she reminds them to have good manners and to help her tidy away the toys.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet focus her professional development sufficiently to broaden her knowledge and further enhance the quality of teaching and 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

 focus professional development more precisely on developing teaching and increasing the potential to deliver the highest-quality teaching and learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She observed the quality of teaching during activities, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications for 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, and looked at the planning documentation and records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She is up to date with recent changes in legislation, helping her to support children's welfare further. Children are kept safe and secure. The childminder closely supervises children at all times. She successfully identifies and minimises risks in her home and on outings. The childminder is committed to her own professional development. She has completed a wealth of training opportunities which has extended her knowledge and understanding of the statutory requirements, improving outcomes for children. However, she does not yet focus on improving the quality of teaching to the highest level. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures, underpinning her practice effectively. Written comments from parents state how happy they are with the care and learning opportunities that the

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher. She happily engages in children's play showing respect for their thoughts and ideas. Numeracy and literacy are naturally interspersed within activities. The childminder effectively extends learning opportunities for children. For example, she suggests that they use a laptop to find out more information about their fascination of planets. Children initiate many play and learning activities, and make decisions on how these should evolve. They demonstrate an ability to recall past experiences, such as travelling upstairs on a double-decker bus. The childminder supports children's developing language and communication skills very effectively. She effectively implements specialist support strategies to assist with their pronunciation and to increase their vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. They settle very quickly into her care. The childminder gathers and shares detailed information about children's needs and routines. Children are developing independence skills. They are supported to take care of their personal needs and are encouraged to do things for themselves. The childminder successfully teaches children about how to stay safe. They learn how to cross roads safely and stop if the childminder tells them to do so. Children are learning to develop a healthy lifestyle. They learn about the importance of eating nutritious snacks and meals. Their physical skills are well supported as they have opportunities to play in the childminder's garden and at parks where they can freely run around.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. The childminder quickly identifies any gaps in children's learning and ensures that they are swiftly closed. Children are confident and motivated learners. The childminder encourages children to investigate and explore their thoughts and ideas. As a result, children are gaining the key skills they need for the next stage in their learning or the move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY304603 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1040015 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 4 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 February 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the village of Earls Barton, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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