Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 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 and her assistant work very well as a team. They show commitment and enthusiasm in providing a wealth of inspiring activities that contributes towards the good progress that children are making.  The childminder has developed a good partnership with parents. She takes account of their views and also those of children when evaluating her practice. This enables her to identify areas for development in order to continuously drive forward improvement.  The childminder has established an effective programme of professional development. Together with her assistant, she has attended numerous training opportunities to increase their knowledge, understanding and to support them in raising outcomes for children.  The childminder and her assistant closely observe children as they play, accurately assessing their developmental stages and interests. This helps them to plan appropriate next steps in children's learning and to promote their good progress.

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This provision is good

 The childminder builds strong, nurturing relationships with the children in her care. This supports children's emotional well-being, building a secure base from which they are ready and able to learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents about how they can support their children's learning at home.

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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 parents with more ideas and guidance about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and her assistant 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 an evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development and sampled their records and looked at the planning documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of a number of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding children are effective. The childminder has a very good knowledge of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder ensures that policies, procedures and risk assessments are effectively implemented into her practice. This supports her in keeping children safe and healthy. Children are well supervised at all times. The childminder closely monitors the work of her assistant. This helps to ensure that children receive a consistently high level of care and learning opportunities. The childminder has devised very effective procedures to make sure that children have opportunities to engage in a variety of experiences, covering all areas of learning. She ensures that parents are well informed about the progress that their children are making. Written comments from parents state how happy they are with the care and learning opportunities that the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is knowledgeable and experienced. She is a good teacher and interacts well with children, asking purposeful questions to support their learning. The childminder supports children's developing language and communication skills very effectively. She talks to children as they play, offering new words to increase their vocabulary. Children's mathematical skills are incorporated into everyday activities. They talk about size and shape. Children particularly enjoy playing in the exceptionally well-resourced garden. They show engagement and fascination as they spray paint on different surfaces and observe the varying effects. Older children are learning skills that will support them when they go to school. They confidently put on their own shoes, telling the childminder which is the left shoe and which is the right.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy their time with the childminder. The childminder works with parents so that she can meet children's individual care routines. This supports them in settling quickly into her care. The childminder is a good role model for children. She is calm and consistent and praises children for their efforts and achievements. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder reminds children to say please and thank you. Children are learning to share their toys, take turns, and to consider the feelings of others. The childminder helps children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She supports parents to ensure that children's lunch boxes contain healthy and nutritious meals. Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. The childminder regularly takes children to toddler groups where they learn to socialise within a larger group.

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Outcomes for children are good

The childminder provides children with lots of inspiring opportunities to experiment and investigate as they play. They are confident and enthusiastic learners. Children are making good progress from their initial starting points. The childminder quickly identifies any gaps in children's learning and ensures that they are quickly closed. As a result, children are well prepared for the next stage in their learning or their move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY483593 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 998550 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 24

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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 Corby, Northamptonshire. She works with an assistant and operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. The childminder holds qualified teacher status. She provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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