Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 April 2017 11 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 is warm and welcoming. She is attentive to children's individual needs and offers them affection and support when they need it.  Children flourish in the child-friendly setting. The childminder gives them time and freedom to explore the wide range of toys and resources. She joins in their play and enhances their learning through sensitive interactions and meaningful conversations.  The childminder promotes children's positive awareness of the similarities and differences in society. Through play, she helps children to develop a better understanding of the world in which they live.  Children behave very well. They are kind and show consideration towards one another. They share, take turns and use good manners. The childminder acts as a positive role model; she is calm and speaks to the children in a respectful manner.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She keeps them well

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This provision is good

informed about their children's progress and suggests how they can further extend their children's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's links with other early years settings are not robust enough to maximise children's continuity of care and learning.  The childminder has not considered how to enhance her professional development, in order to build on her skills and raise the quality of her teaching even higher.

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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 partnership working with other early years providers to strengthen the continuity of care and learning for children who attend more than one setting  enhance professional development so that it focuses more specifically on broadening knowledge of teaching and learning.

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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.  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 arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is vigilant and has an in-depth understanding of child protection issues. She has a good awareness of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She is confident in the procedures to follow should she need to make a referral. The childminder conducts regular risk assessments to ensure all areas are safe and secure for children. A range of robust policies and procedures is in place, which underpins her good practice and promotes the safety of the children. The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. She encourages the views of parents and children to help her to monitor the effectiveness of the service she provides. She regularly updates her mandatory training, such as first aid and safeguarding.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of teaching is good and children are enthusiastic in their play and learning. The childminder monitors children's progress well and is very clear about what they need to achieve next in their learning. She uses her observations and assessments effectively to plan a wide range of activities that stimulates children's interests. The childminder places a high priority on developing children's speech and language skills. She talks to them all the time and introduces them to new words and vocabulary. Children listen attentively to the childminder and each other; they follow instructions and commentate on what each other is doing. For example, children skilfully use knives to slice and chop vegetables; they delight in examining the different textures, colours and smells. They demonstrate an excellent knowledge of how plants grow as they eagerly remind the childminder that the cress they planted needs water and warmth to grow.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care as they settle quickly and engage in play. The childminder provides children with a good level of challenge. She shows them how to do new things and encourages them to try for themselves. For example, children eagerly fetch the dustpan and brush to clean up sand that has spilt on the floor. Children are encouraged to lead healthy lifestyles. They enjoy regular visits and outings to playgroups and country parks. They spend lots of time outside in the fresh air, developing their physical skills. The childminder ensures children are provided with healthy and nutritious snacks and packed lunches.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make very good progress from their initial starting points and develop the skills they need for school and their future learning. Children's early literacy and mathematics skills are promoted well. They learn about numbers and counting through their routine play and are starting to recognise familiar letters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307334 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1092334 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 17

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the village of Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am 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. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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