Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 16 November 2016 23 May 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 taken positive steps to address any previous weaknesses, including strengthening her knowledge and understanding of safeguarding procedures to keep children safe. She has developed her procedures for controlling the use of cameras, mobile phones and access to the internet in her home.  Children are settled and confident. They play happily, often concentrating for long periods on activities, developing their thinking skills. Children make good progress.  The childminder has formed strong partnerships with parents. She regularly discusses children's progress with them. She also provides parents with information and resources to support children's learning at home.  The childminder has fostered strong links with the local school. She supports children who also attend the nursery, regularly sharing information with and between school and parents. The childminder supports children's move to school by attending transition

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This provision is good

days and sharing information on their progress.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children's ability to follow their interests during child-led activities is not always promoted. For instance, they are sometimes not able to access further resources to extend their play.

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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 more opportunities for children to explore and extend their learning further during free play activities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's qualifications and training, and suitability of all household members.  The inspector viewed areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records and a range of other documents, including the safeguarding procedure.  The inspector observed and discussed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and children when it was appropriate. The inspector read feedback given by a selection of parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder has continued her professional development and has reviewed her policies and practice to ensure that she follows current guidelines, particularly in regard to safeguarding. The childminder has a good understanding of how to identify any causes for concern in children's welfare and how to refer any such concerns to the relevant agencies. The childminder minimises any risks in her home and garden taking into account the ages and abilities of the children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has developed her evaluation of practice and seeks out the opinions of parents and children through surveys and discussion. Following this, she has completed work on the garden to make it more inviting for children to play in all year round.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder tracks children's progress carefully across all the areas of learning. She has a two way flow of information with parents on children's learning and abilities, starting from when families attend settling-in sessions. The childminder understands how to plan and extend activities to help children achieve their next steps in learning. For example, she introduces an activity by reading a picture book on a nursery rhyme. She misses out the words at the end of some sentences, encouraging children to fill in the gaps, helping them to develop their communication skills. The children re-enact the rhyme as it is read aloud, moving the felt Humpty Dumpty, men and horses onto a wall. Children's attempts and achievements are praised. They select their own resources and are supported to do as much as possible for themselves. For example, children remove lids from glue sticks independently. However, on the day of inspection during free-flow play in the afternoon,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

children were not able to follow their interests fully and access more of the resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy a caring relationship with the childminder and she offers cuddles and reassurance when appropriate. Children behave well and respond quickly when reminded of the expectations for good behaviour. Children are taught the importance of healthy lifestyles, such as eating foods to promote their growth. Children benefit from regular fresh air as they play outdoors or enjoy walks to the local woods. The childminder supports children to develop their independence, for example, washing their hands. The childminder promotes the values of respect and tolerance through resources and books celebrating diveristy.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are helped to become independent learners. They make choices and are encouraged to voice their opinions, such as how to design their Humpty Dumpty and what materials to use. Children are making good progress from their starting points. They are prepared emotionally and have the skills they will need to support their move on to school or the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441757 Local authority Hertfordshire Inspection number 1053909 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Stevenage. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years 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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