Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 2017 16 June 2016

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Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 The childminder does not have a current paediatric first-aid certificate.  The childminder does not always consider how she can support younger children's creative development in exploring textures and using materials in different ways.

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It has the following strengths

 Children benefit from the childminder's positive involvement in their play as she talks to them about what they are doing.  Teaching is good. The childminder shows children how things work and she understands when to become directly involved in their play to help extend their learning and when to let them play independently.  Parents provide positive feedback about their experience with the childminder. They comment on the good range of activities she provides and how well she manages their children's individual care routines.  Children behave well and are responsive to the childminder's gentle reminders to share and to consider others. She provides a consistent approach and offers a good range of activities the children are keen to take part in, which reduces any behaviour issues arising.  The childminder understands how to safeguard children. She knows the importance of following the correct procedures for reporting and recording any concerns, in order to

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain and maintain a current paediatric first-aid certificate. 31/05/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 provide more opportunities for children to develop their creativity, supporting them as they explore materials and experiment in using them in different ways.

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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 the children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Since the last inspection the childminder has made improvements to her practice. he is working with the local authority adviser and reviews the evaluation of her provision. She has made positive changes to how she links the observations of children during their play to the planning of future activities. This ensures that children are provided with suitable challenges, which helps them continue to make progress in their learning and development. The childminder ensures she notifies parents about any accidents their children have and maintains a written record. The childminder has allowed her first aid certificate to lapse. She has completed first-aid training in the past, and through discussion she demonstrates an understanding of how to manage accidents and incidents that may require first aid. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home and takes steps to promote children's safety.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy the childminder's involvement in their play. She sits with them, commenting on what they are doing and using descriptive and clear language, which helps to support children's communication and language skills. The childminder listens to the children, giving them time to respond. She takes good account of children's interests when planning activities. For example, children draw pictures of rainbows and later, the childminder points out the rainbow colours they see when they blow bubbles in the garden. Children's activities are planned to cover the areas of learning and to widen their experiences. For example, children are excited to be involved in making French toast. They know how to crack the eggs in a bowl and find a fork from the drawer to mix them up. Parents are involved in their child's learning and are encouraged to share information from home about their interests.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Children show that they feel confident and relaxed in the childminder's home. They know where to find the toys and understand the daily routines. Younger children settle happily for a rest. Children approach the childminder for comfort and reassurance as they need it. The childminder knows the children well and is able to anticipate their need for a change of activity, for food and for rest. However, children's welfare cannot be assured because of the weakness identified in leadership and management. Children are provided with a range of meals and snacks they enjoy because they are regularly involved in the preparation of their own food.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning and development. They are developing skills that help prepare them for starting school. Children are supported to be independent as they choose their own toys and help to tidy away. Children work cooperatively together and show respect and care for each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY429509 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1058480 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 June 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2011 and lives in Kettering. She operates all year round from 7am 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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