Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2017 13 December 2012

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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 quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a good range of activities and experiences that appeals to children's interests. She adapts activities to suit children's individual needs and abilities and follows their lead as they play and learn.  The childminder supports children's emotional well-being effectively. She knows children very well and ensures that she provides support and reassurance so they feel secure.  Children have access to a stimulating learning environment, both indoors and outdoors. This helps them to be motivated, independent and ready to learn.  The childminder is dedicated to working together with parents to promote continuity in children's care and learning. Parents are kept well informed about their children's day and their developmental progress. Their feedback is very complimentary about the care and good quality teaching the childminder provides.  The childminder regularly takes children to group activities within the local area. This

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This provision is good

helps to build their social skills and confidence in different settings, in preparation for their eventual move on to nursery and school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet precisely targeted her professional development plans on raising the quality of teaching to an even higher level.  Occasionally, the childminder does not make the best use of opportunities for children to practise their counting skills.

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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 on developing a more precisely targeted programme of professional development that helps develop an expert knowledge of teaching and learning  provide more opportunities for children to develop their counting skills.

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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 through written feedback provided.

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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. All areas of the childminder's home are kept secure and regular environmental checks, indoors and outside, help to minimise risks. This contributes to protecting children from harm. Record-keeping is well organised and a detailed range of policies and procedures underpins the safe and efficient management of the provision. These are shared with parents so they are fully informed about the setting. The childminder evaluates all areas of her provision. She uses her findings to identify ways to build on her practice and to help improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is well qualified and uses her knowledge and skills well to provide children with good opportunities to be active learners. She has an effective balance of child-led and planned activities, and prepares a range of interesting activities that young children access independently. For example, children weigh and compare objects during their play. The childminder helps children to engage in play for extended lengths of time. For example, she hides favourite objects for children to find in the sand and models clear language to them. Children enjoy activities that help to develop their imaginations and small-muscle skills, such as carefully placing body parts onto a figure before engaging in pretend play. This helps children to develop their hand-to-eye coordination as they extend their learning through self-initiated play. Observations of children's learning are used effectively to identify and successfully plan for what they need to learn next. The childminder shares

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

information about children's ongoing learning with parents.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a very positive role model. Her warm and attentive manner supports children to separate from their parents with ease. Children's behaviour is good and they follow simple boundaries with support. The environment is welcoming, homely and stimulating. The childminder places a high importance on promoting children's physical well-being and consistently helps them to enjoy a healthy lifestyle. For example, children have plenty of fresh air and exercise when they visit the local park. Parents provide children's meals and snacks. However, the childminder has discussed with them the importance of healthy and balanced diets.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are working within the stages of development typically expected for their age. Children develop very good social skills and show confidence in new situations. The childminder helps children to be ready for the next stages in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY447184 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1060244 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 December 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Northampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6.

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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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