Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 November 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 settle well in the childminder's care and share positive interactions with her. She uses a broad range of resources to promote children's enjoyment and learning. She interacts with children skilfully to shape their learning and thinking during activities.  The childminder is a positive role model. As a result, children know exactly what is expected of them and behave well. They cooperate well with each other and encourage each other to share and take turns.  The childminder carries out regular observations of children. She assesses children's abilities and checks their progress so that she is able to identify and close any gaps in their learning. Children make good progress as they benefit from the childminder's effective teaching.  The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents. Parents, through written documentation and questionnaires, express their very high levels of satisfaction

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This provision is good

with the care and education that the childminder provides.  The childminder places a high priority on promoting children's communication and language development. She models effective listening skills and builds upon children's vocabulary as she teaches them the pronunciation of the new words they attempt to say.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of professional development opportunities to further develop her good practice to support children to achieve at the highest level.  The childminder does not always give parents information about how they can effectively contribute to and be involved in their children's learning and development 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

 engage in available continuous professional development opportunities to ensure knowledge is kept up to date and so that teaching skills are improved to an even higher level  strengthen the ways in which parents can actively contribute to and extend their children's learning and development.

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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 with the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at records of children's learning and a selection of policies and other records.  The inspector observed an activity and jointly evaluated this with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members and the childminder's self-evaluation information.  The inspector took account of responses from parents in written documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is well informed about child protection procedures and knows who to contact should she have a safeguarding concern. Clear risk assessments are carried out for the premises and when children go on outings. The childminder is dedicated and demonstrates a good understanding of her role in supporting children's development and well-being. She is well qualified and uses her knowledge to review the quality of her teaching. The childminder reflects on how successful activities have been and what children have learnt. She has developed close relationships with other childminders in the area, with whom she regularly discusses and shares best practice. The childminder carries out assessments, such as the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and shares this with parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is consistently good. The childminder has a good knowledge of children's interests and provides activities and resources that she knows they will enjoy. For example, she uses musical instruments during a story and singing session. This helps to capture children's attention and they dance and sing along to the familiar songs. The childminder uses spontaneous opportunities well as a way of extending children's knowledge. For example, she supports children's understanding of changing seasons as they find ice in the garden. Children develop their creativity as they explore what happens to paint as they spin colours together. Younger children make marks on paper using a variety of tools. Older children develop their early writing skills well, as they attempt to write letters in their name.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are cared for in a welcoming and homely environment. Children feel safe and secure, and move around the childminder's home with confidence. The childminder is calm, caring and forms secure emotional attachments with the children. She develops their confidence and supports their well-being effectively. Children are well supported to learn outdoors. They have daily opportunities for exercise and fresh air which help to promote their good health and support their physical well-being. The childminder takes the children on frequent outings in the local area. For example, they visit parks and nature areas and regularly attend toddler groups where they make friends with a wider range of children.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning. They work comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children develop a positive attitude and are motivated to learn. They develop confidence in their own abilities and enjoy the praise that they receive, to help encourage them in their efforts. Children are beginning to develop the skills they need to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including their move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479999 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 992141 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13

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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 Raunds, Wellingborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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