Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 April 2017 11 June 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 is experienced and well qualified. She has a good knowledge of how children learn and develop. She demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting a good service and this has a positive impact on the learning experiences she plans.  The childminder provides a relaxed and calm environment. She has formed secure attachments with the children, which helps them to feel safe and secure in her care.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills very well. She engages children in meaningful conversations and uses a variety of different questioning techniques to enhance their speech and broaden their vocabulary.  Children behave very well. They instinctively use their manners, take turns and are kind and respectful to each other.  The childminder works in partnership with other early years settings and schools. She regularly shares information about children's care and learning with them to promote

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This provision is good

their progress and consolidate their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always find out as much as possible from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start attending.  The childminder has yet to establish highly successful ways to actively involve parents in evaluating the service she provides.

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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

 obtain more-detailed information from parents about children's prior achievements when they first start, in order to tailor children's learning from the outset  strengthen systems for seeking and evaluating the views of parents in the self- evaluation process to further build on the good practice provided.

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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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She keeps her knowledge up to date by attending regular training. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is confident in the procedures to follow in the event of her having a concern about a child's safety or welfare. The childminder uses self-evaluation to reflect on her practice. This helps her to plan changes and monitor the impact of what she does. Effective partnerships with parents have been established. The childminder shares information with them about their children's progress and suggests how they can extend children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good. The childminder plans a range of first-hand experiences that stimulates the children's interests and motivates their learning. She uses accurate observations and assessments to track children's development. The childminder is quick to respond to children's individual needs. She targets her teaching appropriately to ensure all children make the best possible progress. Children really enjoy going on an Easter egg hunt around the garden. The childminder encourages the children to identify the different numbers on the eggs. She promotes children's mark-making skills well. Children practise writing their names and the childminder helps them to learn the sounds that the letters represent. Children are imaginative and enjoy developing their own role play storylines using different props and toys.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment where children can independently access a wide range of exciting toys and resources. The childminder promotes children's good health. For example, she works with parents to ensure that children are provided with healthy packed lunches. Children benefit from regular exercise and fresh air as part of their daily routine. The childminder frequently takes the children on walks to the park and to play and stay groups. These experiences support children to develop their social skills and gain new friendships.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are well prepared for future learning and school. They are confident and capable communicators. Children interact well with each other and demonstrate good independence skills. They display high levels of resourceful imagination as they create their own play agendas. Children's early literacy and mathematics skills are promoted well. They learn about letters, sounds and numbers, as part of their daily routine.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY410380 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1094335 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2010 and lives in a village near Banbury. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3.

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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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