Childminder 220671

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 18 November 2016 5 September 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 has good relationships with parents, who value her service and feel well informed. The childminder regularly updates parents about children's progress and achievements. This helps parents to support children's learning at home.  Children are happy and settled. They form strong attachments with the childminder, which helps to support their emotional development effectively.  The childminder observes children and checks their progress against the range of development typical for their age. This helps her to identify any areas of development where children may need extra support.  The childminder carries out assessments, such as the progress check for children aged between two and three years, and shares this with parents.  Children behave well. The childminder is a positive role model. As a result, children know exactly what is expected of them. They cooperate well with each other and

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This provision is good

encourage one another to share and take turns.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder is a reflective practitioner who evaluates her practice to improve the quality of her provision, she has not focused her professional development sufficiently enough on raising the quality of teaching to a higher level  The childminder does not always provide children with opportunities to extend their imagination and ideas during some of their self-chosen 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

 focus professional development on raising the overall quality of teaching to a higher level and support children to make even better progress  promote more opportunities for children to use their own ideas and first-hand experiences in their imaginative play.

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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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has good knowledge of child protection and has effective policies to support her practice. Children are well protected by robust risk assessments and clear procedures. This ensures that they are well supervised and cared for in her home and when they go on outings. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their child's day. She is fully aware of where children are in their development and takes this into account when planning for their next steps in learning. The childminder has high expectations of what children can achieve and a secure understanding of the age group she is working with. The childminder evaluates her practice and identifies strengths and areas for further development. She links with other local childminders for professional discussions and to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and experienced. She understands children's development and skilfully guides their learning. Teaching is good. The childminder listens patiently to children as they talk confidently to her during activities, giving them time to put their thoughts into words. She encourages them to discuss colours and compare quantities when mixing ingredients together to decorate cakes. She is constantly involved with children as they play and she takes opportunities to extend their learning and mathematical understanding. For example, she uses language, such as bigger and smaller, and counts with children as they jump into hoops.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and welcoming environment. She is calm in her approach and follows children's home routines when they start. Children's confidence is nurtured as they are given manageable tasks to carry out, such as weighing ingredients for a baking activity. The childminder supports children to have a healthy lifestyle. Children have regular access to daily exercise. They play in a large garden and are provided with a variety of activities to help them to extend their physical skills. For example, they engage in a sponsored jump and carefully balance along tree stumps. The childminder encourages children to wash their hands before cooking and snack, which helps to teach them about keeping themselves healthy. The childminder has considered different ways in which to help children learn about the similarities and differences of people and communities beyond their own experiences, such as cooking activities and celebration of some festivals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. They are confident and independent, choosing their own resources and activities. They visit many places in the local community and enjoy regular visits to the park. They are learning to put on their outer clothing and to manage their self-care needs. Children develop a good range of skills which helps them prepare for nursery and school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220671 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1063728 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 5 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in Rothwell, Kettering. 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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