Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 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 is committed to providing children and their families with good quality care. She is enthusiastic, engages positively in children's play and has a good overview of each child's care and developmental needs.  The childminder develops affectionate relationships with the children in her care. She naturally offers comfort and reassurance if children are upset, which supports them to feel safe and secure.  The childminder develops good partnerships with parents. She regularly shares information about children's well-being, development and the activities they enjoy. Parents report that they are happy with the service provided and the progress their children make.  The childminder effectively supports young children's communication and language development. She skilfully introduces new words and encourages children to use sounds associated to their play.  The childminder is a positive role model. She readily praises children for their efforts

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This provision is good

and achievements, which supports their confidence. Children are taught to share and show respect towards one another.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of available professional development opportunities to further develop her practice.  The childminder sometimes overlooks opportunities to introduce younger children to number words 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

 make best use of available professional development opportunities to expand understanding of current best practice and improve the quality of the provision to the highest level  extend opportunities to introduce younger children to number words as they 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 looked at documentation and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.  The inspector completed joint observations with the childminder.  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 provides a safe home and implements secure procedures to keep children safe on outings. She has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow if she has concerns that a child is at risk of abuse or neglect. The childminder regularly refreshes her knowledge in this area to keep in line with current regulations and legislation. She has a good range of written policies and procedures in place to support her practice. The childminder reflects on her work and looks for ways to improve her provision. She effectively monitors children's progress. The childminder uses this information to plan for children's next steps and identify any gaps in their learning. This helps children to make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy independently exploring and investigating the range of activities and resources provided. Younger children eagerly scrunch shiny foil in their hands and bang wooden spoons onto saucepans. They handle tools, such as paintbrushes with increasing control. Children concentrate as they carefully use the watering can to pour water over the water wheel. The childminder encourages children to develop an early interest in making marks. She demonstrates how to create marks in rice and sand, and shows children how to make sandcastles. Older children enjoy participating in mini-beast hunts in the children's garden and local woods. They use a range of craft materials to create their own colourful mini-beasts.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works closely with parents to help new children settle. She finds out about children's individual needs, their stage of development and daily routines. Children benefit from a well resourced and stimulating learning environment indoors and outdoors. They have time to make choices and follow their interests. Children enjoy a good range of nutritious foods. They are encouraged to develop good table manners. Younger children successfully learn to feed themselves using a spoon. Children enjoy regular exercise. They climb confidently, complete obstacle courses and eagerly participate in sack races. Children visit places of interest around the local community and learn about the diversity of the wider world. They feed lambs at the farm, visit the forest and learn about festivals, such Easter and Diwali.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are acquiring the key skills in readiness for the next stage of their learning and their eventual move on to school. Children eagerly try new experiences. They develop good social skills as they interact with their peers. Older, most-able children are learning to write their name, and name and sound letters of the alphabet.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471766 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 979063 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 East Hunsbury area of Northampton. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, 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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