Childminder EY246429

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 April 2017 19 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

 Children are welcomed into a warm and homely environment where they can participate in a broad range of interesting activities. This, together with the care and commitment of the childminder and her assistant, helps to raise outcomes for children.  The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She takes into account the views of parents, children and her assistant when setting future development targets.  The childminder and her assistant closely observe children as they play accurately assessing their developmental stages and interests. This helps them to plan appropriate next steps in children's learning and to promote their good progress.  The childminder and her assistant build secure relationships with children in their care. They gather information from parents which helps to support their individual needs.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder and her assistant encourage children to

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This provision is good

have good manners and to learn to respect each other.  Children enjoy time within the local community. This helps them to gain an awareness of the world beyond the childminder's home.  Partnerships with other settings that children attend are well established. This helps to support a continuous approach to children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents of how they can support their children's learning at home.

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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

 provide parents with more ideas and guidance about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home.

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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 her assistant and 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedure to follow if she has any concerns about the safety or welfare of a child in her care. The childminder closely supervises the work of her assistant. She ensures that he is knowledgeable about child protection procedures and kept up to date with new initiatives. Together they attend training to develop their skills and knowledge further. Effective policies, procedures and risk assessments ensure that children are kept safe and secure at all times. Parents are kept informed about the progress that their children are making through daily communications. They are very complimentary about the care and learning opportunities that their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder interacts enthusiastically with children. Young children's early speaking and listening skills are effectively supported by the childminder. She spends time talking to children introducing new words and offers commentary to their play. Children delight as they observe the pattern that their hands make in sand. The childminder supports children's concept of number as she counts the finger prints that they can see. The garden offers children opportunities for sensory experiences. They can smell a variety of herbs and feel the texture of different leaves. Early technology skills are supported through cause and effect toys. The childminder helps children to develop early literacy skills. They enjoy snuggling up to listen to a favourite story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is consistent and constantly praises children for their efforts and achievements. This helps to develop their emotional well-being. The childminder encourages children to listen to instructions and to follow rules. Children are provided with lots of opportunities to develop their independence skills. Freely accessible resources mean that children can choose what they play with. Children are learning how to keep themselves healthy. They know that they must wash their hands before they eat their food. Children have lots of opportunities to spend time in the fresh air. Regular walks in the local community provide children with opportunities to learn about the environment beyond that of the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. The childminder skilfully identifies any gaps in children's learning and development and makes sure that they are quickly closed. Children are confident and show enthusiasm and enjoyment in their play. The childminder is helping them to gain skills that will help them as they move to the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY246429 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1091566 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 19

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2003 and lives in Duston, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3 and her husband works as her assistant.

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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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