Childminder EY477268

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 October 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

 Children show that they are happy and have a sense of belonging in the childminder's home. Younger children settle readily to sleep at nap time and wake happily. Children are confident to choose what they want to do and to ask for things they want.  The childminder is effective in her teaching. She is enthusiastic about her involvement in their play, talking to children about what they are doing and encouraging them to take part in all the activities.  Strong partnerships with parents results in children's needs being met. The childminder has developed effective communication with parents and she values information from home which she uses to inform her planning for each child.  Children's safety is given high priority by the childminder. She ensures they are supervised during their play and makes regular checks on children who are asleep. Children begin to learn about how to keep themselves safe through discussion with the

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This provision is good

childminder.  Children behave well. The childminder has a clear and consistent approach which helps them to understand what is expected of them. She supports children well to play together and to take turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities for children to consider what they want to say and extend their own learning before moving on with conversations.  Children have fewer opportunities to learn about and explore aspects of the natural world.

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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

 build on the opportunities for children to have time to think about what they want to say before continuing with further questions or conversations  provide even more choices for children to learn about the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to a parent during the inspection and took account of their views.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder and discussed the teaching and learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at convenient times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as the childminder's self- evaluation, children's records and evidence of the suitability of the adults living in the household.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Since registration, the childminder has increased her knowledge through completing a variety of training courses. This extra understanding has developed her confidence in how to promote children's welfare and learning. She has a reflective approach to her work and continually identifies her plans for the future development of her service. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to keep children safe and the procedures to follow in the event of any child protection concerns. She has refreshed and extended her training in child protection. Children benefit from the effective working relationships that are in place between their parents and the childminder. Children receive a consistent approach through the daily sharing of information relating to their routines and activities.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy taking part in the activities provided by the childminder. They are eager to get involved and they enjoy the childminder's positive interaction. She helps children to be confident to try new experiences. For example, she supports children to explore messy play. Her encouraging words and actions result in children being able to enjoy different textures. She allows children to play at their own pace, making suggestions to add to the experience, such as glitter. Children ask the childminder to join their games and she willingly becomes involved in role play, such as pretend picnics. The childminder is effective in her planning, observation and assessment. She uses information well to provide activities that offer suitable challenges that contribute to children's learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children clearly show that they feel relaxed and confident with the childminder. They listen to her and are developing in their independence. For example, they try to put their own shoes on ready for outside play. Children enjoy playing in the garden where they use resources, such as a scooter and slide, promoting their physical skills. Children are familiar with the daily routines. They know to wash their hands before mealtimes and they are able to find their own hand towel. Children are protected from the risk of cross infection. The childminder follows good hygiene procedures when changing nappies and changes the sheets on the cot when different children have their nap. Children have their dietary needs met. The childminder discusses any specific requirements with parents before providing any food.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are curious and keen to take part in their activities and they work well together. Children are learning to respect one another, they are making friends and show care and concern for each other. These are skills which help to ensure they are prepared for the next stage in their learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY477268 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 987066 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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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 Northampton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder offers funded early education for two-, 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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