Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 September 2016 Not applicable

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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 demonstrates an enthusiasm for her work and values ongoing professional development. She regularly reflects on her practice and has clear targets in place to support her continual improvement.  The childminder has a good overview of children's development. She completes regular assessments of children's learning as they play and uses this information to plan a good range of interesting activities.  The childminder treats children with affection and kindness. They gain visible emotional comfort from snuggling into the childminder and demonstrate that they feel safe and secure.  The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. This promotes a consistent approach to support children's care and development. Parents comment positively about the care, learning opportunities and range of activities provided for their children.  The childminder is a positive role model. Children receive praise for their efforts and

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This provision is good

achievements, which effectively boosts their confidence.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasions, the childminder asks young children questions in quick succession. Therefore, children do not always have time to think about how to respond to the questions posed.  The childminder occasionally overlooks opportunities to encourage younger children to count as they play.

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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 children with even more opportunities to share and express their ideas and views as they formulate their answers and respond to questions posed  extend opportunities for children to count during their play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of the childminder's teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed joint observations with the childminder.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from documentation completed by them.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibilities to protect children. She refreshes her child protection knowledge to keep in line with current regulations and legislation. The childminder effectively risk assesses her home and immediately minimises any potential hazards. She has developed a good range of policies and procedures to support her practice, such as a behaviour management policy. The childminder implements effective procedures for assessing and evaluating children's progress. This allows her to see how children develop over time and helps her to address any gaps in their learning in a timely manner.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder successfully adjusts her teaching to ensure all children are included in the range of activities provided. Babies enjoy exploring the available resources. They are encouraged by the childminder to shake bottles filled with rice and splash their hands in water. Babies demonstrate fascination as they press buttons to activate colourful flashing lights and sounds. The childminder responds warmly to babies' gestures and sounds. She introduces new vocabulary to younger children as they play and encourages them to use language to talk about what they are doing. The childminder successfully uses rhymes and finger puppets to develop babies' interest in books. Older children demonstrate enjoyment as they sit and listen to familiar stories. The childminder effectively supports children's curiosity about the natural world. Children learn about the life cycle of the butterfly, plant flowers and enjoy picking blackberries.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's individual needs and stage of development are discussed with parents and observed during effective settling-in sessions. This successfully eases transitions into the childminder's home and supports continuity in the children's care and development. The childminder provides a welcoming environment. She actively encourages children to play outside in the fresh air and regularly takes them to places of interest around the local community. Children attend rhyme time sessions at the library and enjoy being physically active in the park. They learn about animals during visits to the farm and learn about festivals, such as Christmas and Diwali. Children behave well. From a young age, children are encouraged to share, take turns and respect one another.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress given their starting points. They are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children are developing the skills and capacity to learn in preparation for the next stage of their learning, such as pre-school and school. Children are sociable and form friendships. They are encouraged to do things for themselves, such as putting on their shoes before playing outside. Older children concentrate and demonstrate perseverance as they practise their cutting skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY472056 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 979057 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in the Abington Vale area of Northampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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Telephone number

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