Childminder 220996

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 March 2017 13 October 2016

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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 demonstrates a positive approach to improving her practice. She has sought advice from a number of professionals and has carried out her own in-depth research. She has successfully combined this new knowledge with her experience and considerably improved her practice since her last inspection.  The childminder consistently uses effective teaching methods. She makes good use of her assessments of children's progress to plan activities that interest children and support their development.  Children enjoy many opportunities to use local resources. For example, they go on nearby walks, visit local shops and use public transport to explore the local area. This supports them in appreciating differences and in understanding their community so that they feel part of this.  The childminder's improved assessments enable her to efficiently monitor children's progress and quickly address any weaker areas in learning. She offers children

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This provision is good

resources, such as simple card games, that support the development of their speech.  The childminder's good communication with parents enables her to understand children's development at home and she uses this information to inform her planning. She also supports parents in extending their children's learning. For example, she offers ideas for activities to try at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the most of opportunities to support children in fully developing their skills in solving problems they encounter as they play.  The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities that help them fully understand how exercise and daily hygiene practices affect their good health.

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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

 extend the opportunities for children to think critically and solve problems during play and discussions  enhance the support for children in understanding how exercise and daily hygiene practices affect their good health.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, planning documentation and evidence of the suitability of household members. She discussed the childminder's self- evaluation information and viewed a range of documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has updated her knowledge of this area and has reviewed her policies so that these include all relevant information. For example, there is a clear procedure to follow in the case of allegations being made against the childminder or a household member. The childminder has successfully addressed all actions set at her previous inspection. For example, she has reviewed her risk assessments to ensure that children play safely in all areas of her home used for childminding. Improvements to her self-evaluation enable the childminder to review her work and ensure that the changes she makes are appropriate and sustainable. The childminder works well with other childcare settings. She meets with them to exchange assessment information and ensure that children's development is not interrupted as they move between settings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children gain a good knowledge of the natural world. For example, they visit a nearby brook, where they feed the ducks, look for other wildlife and note the changing seasons as they observe the plants and trees. The childminder utilises her improved knowledge to make resources and uses these as a way of reinforcing children's learning. For example, when children return from a walk, they look at laminated picture cards and identify the different birds and animals they have seen. The childminder also interacts well with children to support them in extending their learning during other structured activities. For example, children develop their mathematical skills as they count beads on an abacus and then find the corresponding written number. They develop their early reading skills as they start to identify letters on blocks and work out which are in their name. However, the childminder misses some opportunities to encourage children to think in more depth and

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

solve problems as they encounter them during discussions or child-initiated play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents so that she understands children's needs. Children settle quickly and respond warmly to the childminder. They laugh and giggle as she joins in with their play and naturally go to her for comfort when they are tired. The childminder talks gently with children about their behaviour so that they learn to manage this, share and take turns. Children enjoy daily activities, such as walks and action rhymes, that aid their physical development. The childminder knows the children well and praises them for their achievements and persevering. This builds children's confidence and the emotional stability they need in readiness for starting school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are developing the essential skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children grow in confidence, assured that the childminder enjoys being with them and values their contributions. They learn to express their views and needs and to listen to others as they participate in daily discussions and decisions. For example, they decide which toys to play with and which books to read next.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220996 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1076974 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 October 2016

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1972 and lives in the Ecton Brook area of Northampton. She operates during school term time only from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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