Childminder 221041

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2016 8 July 2013

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has made improvements to her knowledge of how to support children to make good progress in their learning. She plans activities that follow children's interests and uses observations and assessment effectively.  Children are safe in the childminder's home. She keeps them under close supervision during their play. Children learn how to keep themselves safe as the childminder talks to them about possible risks in their chosen activities.  Parents comment about how well the childminder cares for their children and provides specific activities, such as swimming. They feel involved in their child's learning and that the childminder values information from home that they provide.  Children's behaviour is good. They understand what is expected of them and they respond positively to the childminder when she gives them gentle reminders.  The childminder has developed effective partnerships with other providers who are

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This provision is good

involved with children. She shares information about progress and any specific needs. This results in children receiving a consistent approach to their care and learning and a smooth transition between one provision and another.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities that arise during activities to extend children's interests.  Children have fewer opportunities to be curious and to learn about 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

 focus more precisely on extending the spontaneous interests children express during their activities  build on the opportunities for children to explore and learn about the natural world.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector evaluated an activity with the childminder and discussed the teaching and learning.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and the 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.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as expressed through their written comments on the childminder's questionnaires.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has updated and increased her knowledge about child protection through completing training courses. This extra knowledge means that she is secure in her understanding of how to keep children safe and promote their welfare. The childminder organises her care of the children on a small scale which enables her to spend good amounts of time with individual children. The childminder works closely with parents. She encourages them to share any specific issues or needs so she is able to provide individual understanding and support for each child. The childminder reflects on and evaluates her activity with children, making changes to respond to their changing needs. She continues to identify her priorities for the future.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the childminder's positive interaction during their play. She supports children's communication and language well. For example, she uses descriptive words to extend most able children's vocabulary and gives babies lots of eye contact, repeating their babbling and talking to them. The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to identify children's starting points and how to use observation and assessment to show their progress and to plan for their future learning. She encourages children to try new experiences, showing them how to do things. For example, she asks children to paint her hand and demonstrates how to make a print by pressing onto the paper and lifting it off. Children are keen to copy the childminder and are excited when they make a clear print of their hand.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children show that they feel relaxed and a sense of well-being in the childminder's home. Babies wake happily and give the childminder broad smiles as she cuddles them. Older children initiate detailed conversations and are confident to ask for items they want. The childminder provides a welcoming environment where children can choose from a wide range of toys. Children are eager to help tidy away when they have finished playing. Children are learning about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. They wash their hands before eating and after using the potty. The childminder provides healthy choices for snacks after discussion with their parents so she can manage any specific dietary needs.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They are able to be independent, making choices about which activities they take part in. They talk freely about their friends and know which of their friends are at 'big school' now. Children are learning to share, to take turns and to be kind and respect each other. These are skills that help to ensure they are prepared for the next stage in their learning and for starting school when the time comes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 221041 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1043236 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2002 and lives in Northampton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, 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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