Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 September 2016 12 September 2012

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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 a good understanding of the early years foundation stage curriculum. She has recently completed an early years qualification which has had a positive impact on her confidence and knowledge of child development.  Observation and assessment of children's learning is good. The childminder has a confident knowledge of each child's stage of development and plans suitably challenging activities to help them progress. Children make good progress.  The childminder has good partnerships with parents. She involves them effectively in children's learning and considers information parents share with her. For example, they work together to share children's next steps in learning.  The childminder knows children well. She has a good knowledge of their routines and supports their emotional well-being effectively. For example, she quickly recognises when babies become tired or hungry.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully support children's knowledge and understanding of time limits.  Occasionally, the childminder misses learning opportunities during routine times of the day.

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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

 further support children's knowledge and understanding of time restraints during play  improve learning opportunities during routine times of the day.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children in the indoor area.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times during the inspection and discussed some of the activities and the impact these had on children's learning and development.  The inspector viewed children's development records and tracked their progress.  The inspector viewed a range of written documentation, including policies, training certificates and risk assessments.  The inspector viewed written feedback from parents to gain their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a confident knowledge of the signs that may indicate concerns and of the procedures to follow. The childminder ensures children's safety at all times. For example, she completes daily risk assessments and plans regular fire drills. The childminder appreciates the importance of keeping her knowledge and understanding up to date. For example, she attends training and subscribes to a number of early years websites. The childminder has effective relationships with other settings that children attend. She understands the importance of sharing information in order to provide a consistent approach to children's development. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice and includes the views of parents. The childminder also works closely with other professionals to help her improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The qualified childminder has a secure understanding of how to support and develop children's learning through play. The childminder allows children time to explore but also provides purposeful interaction to develop children's knowledge. For example, children explored a shape sorter and persevered as they matched the correct shape. The childminder praised children and used clear, simple language to develop their knowledge of shape names. Babies have plenty of opportunities to develop their physical skills. For example, the childminder places highly stimulating toys, such as musical instruments and light-up objects, just out of reach to encourage babies' developing crawling skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has secure relationships with children. They seek her out for reassurance and comfort. The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices; for example, she provides them with a selection of fresh fruit for their snack. Children have daily opportunities to gain fresh air and develop their physical skills. For example, they visit local parks and walk into the nearby town. Children behave appropriately and learn what is expected from them. For example, they are encouraged to tidy up and take responsibility for the environment.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in all areas of learning. They are independent explorers who are not afraid to have a go. Children are beginning to develop the skills needed for future learning. For example, they enjoy making marks with pens and begin to give meaning to the marks that they create.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441737 Local authority West Sussex Inspection number 1059132 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 12 September 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Crawley, West Sussex. The childminder provides care on Monday to Friday, all year round. The childminder holds an early years 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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