Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 7 April 2017 15 May 2015

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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 uses her observations of children's play to help her plan a range of activities that encourages them to gain the next steps in their development. All children make good progress in all areas of learning.  The childminder is particularly skilled at supporting children's physical development. For example, toddlers quickly learn to independently use cups and competently use paintbrushes to make marks.  The childminder sensitively nurtures children in many ways. For example, she enthusiastically praises their efforts and encourages them to value each other's achievements. All children build supportive relationships that help to extend their confidence and self-esteem.  The childminder evaluates her provision well to help improve outcomes for children. For example, she has improved opportunities for younger children to learn through their senses.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During some planned activities the childminder does not involve older children as well as she involves the younger children to extend their play and thinking.  The childminder does not fully involve parents in making her first assessment of their children's existing skills and abilities to help her establish their starting points as quickly and as accurately as possible.

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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

 improve the organisation of some activities to more successfully encourage children of different ages and abilities to become fully and effectively involved  extend information sharing with parents to gain more information about what children know and can do when they first start.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including risk assessments and some policies. The inspector spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching, and she and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector checked the evidence of training completed by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant know the procedures to follow if there are any child protection concerns. The childminder makes effective use of professional development opportunities to develop her practice. For example, she has improved her support for children's early communication based on knowledge gained in training. She ensures her assistant is able to meet children needs and requirements. The childminder includes parents' views in her self-evaluation to help make improvements. For example, she has increased visits to farm parks to reflect children's preferences. The childminder updates parents on their child's achievements and daily activities in a variety of ways. They receive lots of helpful advice to extend their children's skills at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her assessment to check children's progress and help narrow any gaps in their learning and development. She provides a good balance of adult-led activities and opportunities for all children to spontaneously explore. For example, children enjoy planned daily opportunities to listen to stories and sing songs. The childminder is skilled at supporting children's communication and language. For example, she uses gestures and simplifies sentences to help children understand instructions. Children who prefer to learn outside have a wealth of opportunities to use their imaginations and be physically active in the particularly well-resourced garden. The childminder effectively supports children's early mathematics and literacy skills. For example, she teaches older children to read and write their names and to count.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional and physical well-being effectively. She organises her toys and resources well to support children to help themselves. The childminder helps children to manage risks. For example, she carefully supports them to climb steps and reminds them to hold the safety rail. The childminder follows a consistent, positive approach to managing children's behaviour. Children understand the high expectations the childminder has and behave very well. The childminder teaches children good personal hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop skills for their future learning and the eventual move on to school. Children make better than expected progress in physical development. Children with weaker communication and language skills catch up quickly. Children gain good social and imaginative skills. For instance, older children share well and take turns as they organise their own game to make ice creams from sand and sticks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 221072 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1090080 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in the Wakes Meadow area of Northampton. She occasionally works with an assistant. She opens 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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