Childminder EY448488

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 January 2017 16 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

 Children are very happy and thoroughly enjoy spending time with the childminder. They settle in quickly and form secure and caring attachments with the childminder, her family and the other children.  The childminder monitors children's progress effectively. She identifies areas where they need further support, which helps to close any gaps in children's learning, particularly in their communication and language development.  Children behave very well. The childminder promotes their self-esteem at every opportunity to ensure that they feel appreciated and valued. Children are familiar with the childminder's routines and they learn to value and respect others.  Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy nutritious meals and snacks. They regularly go on walks to local parks and fields for physical exercise. They gain competence with their self-care skills and manage their hygiene routines well.

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This provision is good

 The childminder develops very positive relationships with parents and other providers involved in the children's learning. She regularly shares information about the children to support consistency in their care and learning.  The childminder uses self-evaluation to identify areas for improvement. She effectively gathers the views of parents and children. The childminder uses the feedback to set targets for improvement in her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully considered ways to further enhance her professional development in order to extend her knowledge and develop her good practice to the highest 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

 engage in a programme of continuous professional development to update knowledge and extend teaching skills to an even 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 persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and from documentation provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure, up-to-date understanding of how to recognise and respond to concerns about children's welfare. She has a good understanding of recent developments in safeguarding legislation and current guidance. The childminder carries out daily risk assessments of her home to minimise any possible risks or hazards. She has a range of written policies and procedures in place that underpin and strengthen her good practice. The well-qualified childminder uses her knowledge to review her practice and the quality of her teaching. She regularly reflects on the children's learning and effectively tracks the progress they are making. She has established close links with other local childminders to share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts skilfully with children and joins in with their play to extend their thinking and learning. Each activity is carefully planned to ensure it provides meaningful and challenging learning experiences. Children develop an awareness of mathematics and acquire good communication skills. The childminder routinely teaches children about numbers, shape and colour through their play. For example, they sing counting songs together and complete simple actions. Children enjoy creative and sensory play. Older children play alongside younger children and enhance their experiences. For example, younger children engage in spooning rice into a bowl and the older children count as they do this. Children develop a love of books. The childminder regularly reads stories to the children. She repeats words back to them to strengthen their learning of letters and sounds.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming environment for children with a wide selection of toys and interesting resources. She meets with parents when children first start to attend to gain detailed information about children's routines, interests and prior achievements. The childminder encourages children to play corporately with each other. For example, older children demonstrate how they help and show care for the younger children. The childminder teaches children skills which help them to develop their independence. Younger children feed themselves and independently drink from cups. Older children are competent at using knives and forks when eating. Children enthusiastically explore and are eager to engage in play. They openly communicate and share their experiences with others. The childminder has a good understanding about how to support the safety of the children. She minimises possible risks so that children are able to play safely and

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

encourages the children to assess risks for themselves.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress and are well prepared for the next stage in their learning or their move on to school. They are confident and active learners and show good levels of understanding and cooperation. Children are eager to explore, investigate and develop new skills. They listen carefully to what others have to say and follow instructions well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY448488 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1065979 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 15

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Rushden, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder has a childcare qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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