Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 November 2016 5 February 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

 The childminder organises and manages her practice well. She maintains a clean and stimulating environment where children thrive and are eager to learn. Children are happy and thoroughly enjoy themselves.  Children demonstrate that they are very comfortable in the childminder's home. They settle well, and show they feel safe and happy. They develop strong bonds with the childminder.  The development of children's social skills and confidence are given high priority. The childminder makes effective use of local groups to support children to be confident around other children and adults.  Children who speak English as an additional language communicate very well. They ask questions and share what they are seeing and doing. The childminder helps to develop children's language further by asking questions and introducing new words.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully consider ways of raising children's awareness of differences between people in society. She provides some toys and books that reflect diversity but does not fully promote children's broader understanding of different cultures and traditions.  Children's learning is not always meticulously planned for using everything the childminder knows about their emerging interests.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of similarities and differences in society and an understanding of different people and cultures in the wider world  strengthen the planning for children's learning to focus more sharply on individual children's emerging interests.

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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 form.  The inspector took account of responses from parents in written documentation.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to keep children safe from harm. She is confident to follow the local safeguarding procedures if she has a concern about children's welfare. The childminder uses risk assessments effectively to identify and minimise potential hazards in her home and garden and while on outings. The childminder undertakes observations, assessments and tracking of children's development, in order to help her closely monitor their progress. Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong and this helps the childminder to promote each child's learning and development. The childminder is well qualified and this has a positive impact on the quality of teaching. She spends time considering what she does well and identifies some areas of weakness. She undertakes training to further improve the good service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is enthusiastic and committed to her role. Overall, the quality of teaching is good. The childminder challenges the children and inspires their learning. She interacts with children in a positive manner and promotes children's communication and language skills effectively. The childminder keeps children motivated and engaged. For example, while using home-made play dough she gives them time to explore the feel of the dough while gradually introducing different tools for rolling, cutting and moulding. Children show their developing understanding of colours, which the childminder extends during play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have strong relationships with the childminder. She is supportive and flexible when children start with her. She gathers detailed information from parents, enabling her to meet children's emotional needs very well. She follows younger children's care routines closely and consistently, and keeps parents informed each day. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of eating healthily and supports them to make healthy food choices. 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. Children's independence is developing well. They freely access toys, and help to tidy away resources when they have finished playing with them.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development. They are acquiring the key skills they need for their future learning and for their eventual move on to school. Children are able to communicate their needs effectively. They independently select activities that interest them and spend considerable periods of time, in relation to their age and stage of development, concentrating on them. Children show determination and a positive attitude towards challenges and are becoming confident learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY381704 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1065260 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 February 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2008 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 appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for three- and four-year-old children and supports children who have English as an additional language.

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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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