Childminder EY318736

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 May 2017 14 April 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 provides a broad range of resources and experiences that are suitable for the children of different ages who attend. This includes a well-balanced mix of adult-led activities and opportunities for children to initiate their own learning. All children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder supports children's communication and language particularly well. For example, she makes effective use of a national initiative to support younger children's attention and speech. She engages older children well in conversations.  The childminder meets children's personal, social and emotional needs effectively. She treats children with sensitivity and warmth, and they form strong attachments to her. They are settled and have fun in her care.  The childminder seeks the views of parents and reflects well on her practice to help her identify areas for improvement. For example, the childminder has increased

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This provision is good

opportunities for children to engage in physically active play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not take all opportunities to extend children's own ideas to encourage their exploration and thinking further.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to support children's understanding of people from other cultures and communities.

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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

 reflect on practice to recognise when to give children the time and opportunity they need to fully extend their own ideas and explore materials further  improve opportunities for children to learn about other people's similarities and differences, to increase their awareness of the world around them.

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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 has a good understanding of the procedures to follow if she has any child protection concerns. The childminder effectively checks the safety and security of the environment in which children play, to help minimise any risks. She engages well with many professional development opportunities to improve her practice. For example, she has used information that she researched to further encourage more reluctant children to explore creative activities. She uses her links with parents and other settings children attend to help ensure continuity for children. Parents receive detailed information about their children's achievements and experiences in her setting. The childminder monitors children's progress successfully and takes positive steps to strengthen any weaker areas in their learning. She effectively uses accurate self- evaluation to help improve outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder completes regular observations and accurate assessments of children's learning to help her plan for their next steps. She makes effective use of children's interests to help motivate their learning in a variety of ways. For example, children enjoyed recalling a recent visit to a nature reserve. They drew pictures of the animals they saw and accurately used the new words they had learnt, such as bluebells. The childminder supports children's mathematical development well in many ways. For example, she helps children to count how many bean bags they have managed to catch in a bowl. Children have many opportunities to gain early literacy skills. For example, during story times, the childminder reads skilfully and engages the interest of older children well as they anticipate key events in the story.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps to boost children's self-esteem and confidence in many ways. For example, she offers regular praise and encouragement to help children persevere with tasks they find tricky. The childminder teaches children how to behave well. Children benefit from many well-managed opportunities to explore their feelings, even those they find difficult to express. The childminder's home is welcoming and warm. She teaches children to follow healthy lifestyles. For example, children learn to wash their hands before eating and to manage their personal care.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for the next stages in their learning, including their eventual move to school. They explore the environment freely and confidently request toys and resources. They develop a love of books and effectively improve their literacy skills. Older children learn to read and write their names. Children behave very well and learn to communicate well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY318736 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1092562 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 April 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in Old Stratford near Milton Keynes. She operates from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, during term time only. She holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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