Childminder EY432180

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 January 2017 18 January 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 significant improvements to her provision. She has considerably increased her knowledge of how to support children through training and she has made effective changes to her planning, observation and assessment that contribute to children making good progress.  Teaching is good. The childminder provides good interaction during activities. She is successful in adapting activities so that all children present can take part and ensures her planning takes account of children's interests.  Parents are happy with the provision their child receives. They comment on the effective communication and how information they provide from home is valued by the childminder.  The childminder's thorough risk assessment of her home and outings, as well as close supervision during activities, contributes to children's safety and well-being.  Children clearly show that they feel safe in the childminder's home. They are confident

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This provision is good

to choose their own toys, approach the childminder for reassurance as they need it and are keen to show her what they are doing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to consider their response to her questions before moving on with the conversation.  Children have fewer opportunities to develop their deeper thinking during activities and discussions.

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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 ensuring children have time to respond to questions during activities before moving on  build on children's ability to think deeply about what they are doing and how they want to continue during activities.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided and spoke with one parent during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe and promote their welfare. She has completed regular updates to her child protection training and this ensures her knowledge of the procedures to follow is secure. The childminder is committed to continuing to develop her service. She has a reflective approach to her work and has made positive changes to how she supports each child's learning and progress. She has completed a wide variety of training courses. The extra knowledge gained has a very positive impact on her confidence and how she meets children's individual needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are provided with a good range of activities. They are keen to take part because the childminder takes full account of their interests and identified next steps in learning when planning. For example, young children who are keen on animals use a range of animal-shaped cutters during an activity with play dough. The childminder supports their communication and language well as she clearly says the name of the animal and children repeat this. She uses lots of descriptive language, such as 'roly, roly' and 'snip, snip', as she demonstrates how to use the play dough tools. The childminder effectively considers how to extend children's learning. For example, she sees how children are curious about the outline in the dough made by the cutter. The childminder notes for a future activity to include toy animals and show the children the tracks they make in the dough with their feet.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly when they arrive. The childminder welcomes them warmly and has discussions with their parents to share any relevant information. Children know where the toys are and are confident to select the items they want. Children's well-being is promoted because the childminder knows them well and works in close partnership with their parents to help them settle when they start attending. Parents are particularly complimentary about how rapidly their children have grown in confidence since they started. The childminder discusses children's health and dietary needs with their parents. She provides opportunities for children to learn about healthy lifestyles, such as healthy choices for snacks, regular drinks and playing outside in the fresh air. Children's behaviour is good. The childminder provides a relaxed, fun and stimulating environment for them and provides clear explanations about her expectations for their behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress in their learning and development. They are provided with a wide range of experiences, which helps them develop skills to ensure they are prepared for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. They make friendships and learn about working together and respecting one another. They are developing independence as they find their shoes and coats.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY432180 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1042567 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 18 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Corby. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.45pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 2.

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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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