Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 September 2016 5 August 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 has successfully met the actions and recommendations that were raised at her last inspection. She has undertaken a range of different training courses and received support from her local authority adviser. This has helped to broaden her knowledge and strengthen her practice, which has had a positive impact on raising outcomes for children.  The childminder effectively supports children's learning through regular observation and assessments. Children's next steps are identified and planned for so that they are supported to make good progress in their learning.  Children bond well with the childminder and settle easily into her care. She sets clear and consistent boundaries to promote positive behaviour and this helps children to feel safe and confident.  Partnership working with parents is good. The childminder provides good opportunities for parents to be actively involved in their children's learning. She regularly talks to

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This provision is good

them about the activities their children enjoy and supports parents to continue learning at home. Parents comment that they are very happy with the service that the childminder provides.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to broaden children's knowledge about how good dietary practices can contribute to their positive health.  The childminder, occasionally, misses opportunities to extend young children's learning that arise during spontaneous 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 more opportunities to help children to develop a better understanding of how good dietary practice can have a positive impact on health  make the most of all opportunities to extend children's learning further, particularly when they are leading their own play.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home and spoke with the childminder and children at suitable points throughout the inspection.  The inspector jointly observed and discussed with the childminder, the teaching and learning activities provided.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and a range of other records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder.  The inspector talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans and took into account the views of parents spoken during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of what to do and who to contact if she has concerns about a child's welfare. Risk assessment supports the childminder to ensure that her home is safe and that she takes appropriate steps to minimise any hazards. A range of policies and procedures effectively underpin her practice and promote children's safety and well-being. The well-qualified childminder values training to improve the quality of her practice and reflects on the service she provides. She strives to do her best and is always looking for ways to make improvements and strengthen her practice. The childminder shares valuable information about a child's learning and development with other settings they attend to help provide continuity in teaching.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides good levels of support to encourage children to become active and enthusiastic learners. She is alert to children's interests and offers suggestions and ideas to promote their enjoyment and extend their learning. Children enjoy building towers using different-coloured pegs. With encouragement from the childminder, they carefully place one on top of the other, laughing as it gets bigger and starts to wobble. The childminder constantly talks to children as they play, discussing what they are doing while introducing simple mathematical language. The childminder listens carefully to what children are saying and repeats back the words to help develop their speech and vocabulary. The childminder speaks clearly to children, helping them learn to listen and follow instructions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's independence is well supported. They confidently choose the toys and activities they wish to play with. The childminder joins in with their play to promote their interest and enjoyment. Children are actively encouraged to have a go at tasks themselves. The childminder gives lots of praise and encouragement to boost their self-esteem and celebrates their achievements with them. This helps children to feel valued and special. Children have opportunities to be outside in the fresh air and to develop their physical skills. For example, they visit parks and go for walks in the local area. The childminder has established an effective settling-in procedure. This helps to make sure that children's individual needs are well supported from the start.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in all areas of their learning and development. They are acquiring the key skills in readiness for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move on to school. Children are developing good communication and language skills, including children who have English as an additional language. Children are expressive and confident during their play and interactions with the childminder and visitors. Young children are inquisitive and motivated in their play and maintain engagement in learning activities for extended periods of time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220342 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1058034 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 August 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Abington, Northampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare 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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Telephone number

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