Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 January 2017 20 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 completes observations and assessments of the children and has a good understanding of what children know, understand and can do. She effectively uses this information to plan further enjoyable experiences to support their future development.  The childminder provides a homely environment where children are happy and confident. Children are treated with kindness and form strong attachments with the childminder.  Children behave very well. They follow the childminder's positive example and they respond confidently to praise and encouragement. They develop good manners and learn the importance of valuing and respecting others.  The childminder develops positive relationships with parents and other providers involved in children's care and learning. She regularly shares information about children's well-being and development.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify areas for improvement. She gains the

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This provision is good

views of parents and children, and uses this feedback to set targets for improvement in her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents, to strengthen children's ongoing learning and development at home.  The childminder has not yet fully explored ways to further enhance her programme of professional development, in order to extend her knowledge to a higher level.

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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

 strengthen the ways in which parents can actively contribute to and extend their children's learning and development at home  enhance the programme of professional development to help extend knowledge and raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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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 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 adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through the written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have a concern about a child's welfare. For example, she knows what to do should an allegation be made against herself or a household member. She has a range of policies in place that underpin and strengthen her practice. She accesses regular safeguarding training to update her knowledge. The childminder supervises the children well. She regularly checks her home and garden to ensure children are not exposed to potential hazards. She effectively monitors and tracks children's progress across all areas of their learning and keeps parents informed of their children's progress through daily conversations.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder understands the importance of children learning through play. She plans a lot of first-hand experiences that stimulate the children's interests and motivates their learning. The childminder routinely sits with children and joins in their play. Children develop good communication and language skills because the childminder consistently holds conversations with them. She asks them probing questions and introduces them to new words. Children enjoy looking at books and reading stories. The childminder actively involves them as she reads to them, encouraging the children to join in. Children are very interested in technology, such as books with buttons and programmable toys. They quickly learn how to operate these and use controls skilfully to make the toys move in different directions. Children love spending time playing outside. They thoroughly enjoy investigating and exploring a wide range of resources. For example, they delight in

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

painting the shed with water, using different-sized brushes, make marks with chalk on the pavement, and are beginning to form and recognise familiar letters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder takes time to get to know the children before they start in her care. She obtains detailed information from parents about children's care and prior learning. She uses this to help tailor her care and the environment to reflect children's individual needs and interests. Children show that they feel secure. They openly communicate and share their experiences with others. They explore freely and are eager to participate in activities. Children's good health is promoted through effective hygiene procedures and regular access to the outdoors. The childminder teaches children about the benefits of eating a balanced and healthy diet and how to keep themselves safe. For example, children learn about road safety and how to use tools and equipment safely.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good skills that prepare them well for their future learning and school. They are confident communicators who enjoy exploring and learning. Children listen to and follow instructions well. They develop good social skills; they play cooperatively with others and learn to take turns in their play. Children develop good mathematical skills. They routinely use number, shape and colour in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 221503 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1063731 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 September 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1998 and lives in the village of Middle Cheney, Oxfordshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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