Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 February 2017 26 August 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 addressed the actions raised at the last inspection. She has completed training and worked with her local authority development adviser, which has helped her to increase her knowledge and improve outcomes for children.  The childminder and her assistants closely observe children as they play, accurately assessing their developmental stages and interests. This helps them to plan appropriate next steps in children's learning and to promote their good progress.  The childminder has developed good relationships with parents. She gathers information from them about their children's starting points and interests which helps her to support their individual needs.  The childminder and her assistants build strong, trusting relationships with the children in their care. This supports children's emotional well-being, building a secure base from which they are ready and able to learn.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistants help children to learn

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This provision is good

how to share, take turns and respect each other.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet focus on a range of professional development to broaden her knowledge and further enhance the quality of teaching and learning.  The childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents of how they can support their children's learning at home.

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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 more precisely to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level  provide parents with more ideas and guidance about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home.

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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 and her assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff and 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is knowledgeable and experienced. She continually evaluates her practice to support her in ensuring that children are provided with a quality early years experience. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants are aware of the procedure to follow should they have any concerns about a child in their care. Policies and procedures are effectively implemented into the practice of the setting and these, together with risk assessments, mean that children are kept safe and healthy. The childminder closely supervises the work of her assistants offering effective support. Parents are kept up to date with the progress that their children are making through regular communication. They are complimentary about the care and learning opportunities that the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistants interact very well with children. They happily engage in children's play and make learning fun. Staff share children's delight as they discover the different shapes, colours and tastes of ice in a tray. Children's communication and language skills are effectively supported as staff offer new words, such as slippery and melting. Group activities provide children with opportunities to sing songs and chant rhymes together and talk about the weather. Children develop an interest in books and they listen to stories with attentiveness. They point to and name animals that they recognise. Very young children develop their small-muscle skills. They enjoy seeing how many cotton reels they can thread onto string. During walks within the local environment children are encouraged to talk about what they see. They notice some logs that have been delivered to a house and are supported to consider what these may be used for. As

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

they walk across a bridge they look in awe and wonder at the increased water level in a ford due to the rain.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistants are good role models to children. Children are developing independence skills. They are learning how to put on their coats and shoes and know when to wash their hands. Children confidently talk to visitors and willingly include them in their play. The childminder and her assistants ensure that children have plenty of opportunities to play in the fresh air. They have access to a large garden and make regular visits to local parks where they can move around freely and develop their physical skills. Children regularly attend groups where they can socialise on a larger scale. The childminder provides children with nutritious meals and snacks to encourage them to enjoy a healthy diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress within a child friendly and homely environment. The childminder quickly identifies any gaps in their learning and development and ensures that they are swiftly closed. Children are confident and show enthusiasm and enjoyment in their play. They are developing important skills that will help them as they move to the next stage in their learning and eventually on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY345671 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1044078 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 18 Number of children on roll 35

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 26 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Geddington, Northampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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