Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 February 2017 8 March 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 has addressed the action and recommendations raised at the last inspection. She has received support from her local authority adviser. This, together with her own personal research, has helped her to improve the quality of her practice and raise outcomes for children.  The childminder has developed a knowledge of how children learn. She plans and provides fun activities that relate to children's interests. Consequently, children are fully engaged in their learning and are making good progress.  Children's communication and language skills are promoted very well by the childminder. She sensitively communicates with children, talking about what they are doing. Children listen attentively, learn new words and take turns in conversation.  Secure, caring attachments are evident between children and the childminder. She spends time finding out about their individual needs when they first attend. This

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder has developed good relationships with parents, she does not consistently offer more detailed information and guidance about the progress that their children are making.  The childminder does not yet focus on a broader range of professional development to further enhance the quality of her teaching to an even 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

 enhance the process for sharing information with parents about their children's learning, offering more precise details and guidance to help them in promoting children's further progress  make the most of professional development opportunities to further enhance teaching, in order to support children's rapid progress and enjoyment.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors, 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

The childminder is an experienced and committed practitioner. She evaluates her practice taking into account the views of parents and children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about a child in her care. She has a range of policies and procedures that support her in keeping children safe from harm. Children are well supervised at all times. The childminder monitors children's learning well, enabling children to have opportunities to access all areas of learning. Parents speak highly of the care that the childminder provides for the children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts very well with children. She happily engages in children's play showing respect for their thoughts and ideas. Children have fun exploring pasta shapes. The childminder helps them to use tools to assist them in pouring the pasta from one container to another. This helps children to develop skills in using their hands and fingers accurately. Children use their imagination as they make pretend cakes. They use their ingenuity as they create a cooker from a chair so that they can cook their cakes. The childminder helps children to develop an interest in books. Very young children confidently choose a story that they would like the childminder to read to them. Together they discuss the subjects that they can see in the pictures. Early mathematical learning is threaded through everyday activities. For example, children count the pieces of fruit that they are eating at snack time. The childminder closely observes children as they play and makes

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

accurate assessments of their current developmental stage. This supports her in planning appropriate next steps in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a very good role model to children. She is calm and consistent and constantly praises children for their efforts and achievements. Children behave very well in the care of the childminder. She teaches them to share and take turns as they play. Children learn to be tolerant and to respect people that may be different from themselves. The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop independence skills. They can choose where and what they play with as resources are easily and freely accessible. Children are supported to take care of their own personal needs. They know that they must wash their hands before they eat their food. Children confidently talk to visitors and willingly include them in their play. The childminder provides children with nutritious snacks to encourage them to enjoy a healthy diet. They have regular opportunities to play in the fresh air and enjoy walks to local parks and woods.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. The childminder identifies any gaps in their learning so that they can be quickly closed. Children are confident, motivated and show enthusiasm in the opportunities that the childminder offers them. The childminder helps children to develop skills that will help them as they move to the next stage in their learning or move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220811 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1042843 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 8 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1988 and lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. 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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