Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 10 May 2017 25 March 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 enthusiastically welcomed into a well resourced, interesting and secure environment. This together with the care and commitment of the childminder helps to raise outcomes for children.  The childminder has developed good relationships with other settings that children attend. This helps to support a continuous approach to children's learning.  The childminder reflects on the effectiveness of her provision and identifies improvements that support positive experiences for children. For example, she is considering how to extend opportunities for children to explore the natural world.  The childminder closely observes children as they play, accurately assessing their developmental stages and interests. This supports her in devising appropriate next steps in children's learning.  Children settle quickly and develop close attachments to the childminder. She spends time talking to parents about what children like and can do and diligently follows their

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This provision is good

individual care routines.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder supports them to share their toys, take turns and to listen carefully to instructions.

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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 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 childminder is knowledgeable and experienced. She sets herself ambitious professional development targets. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Children are very well supervised at all times including during walks within the local community. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She is aware of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about children's safety or welfare. Parents' comments outline their pleasure at the opportunities that the childminder makes available to their children. In addition, they state that they appreciate the way in which the childminder keeps them up to date with the progress that their children are making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher. Children are supported very effectively to develop their speaking and listening skills. For example, the childminder enthusiastically talks to children as they play. She sensitively introduces new vocabulary, such as stethoscope as they explore the contents of a doctor's bag. The childminder skilfully adapts planned activities in-line with children's interests to ensure that they maintain focus and engagement. Learning about shape, space and measure are threaded through everyday activities. For example, the childminder encourages children to count how many spades full of sand are needed to fill a bucket. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their imagination. They relish the opportunity to mix 'magic potions' using coloured water, sand and stones.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have fun and thoroughly enjoy their time at the childminder's home. The childminder is helping children to develop their independence. She encourages them to do things for themselves and to make decisions, such as when they would like to eat their snack. Resources are freely available to children. The childminder promotes children's good health. They have lots of opportunities to play in the fresh air and to develop their physical skills. Children enjoy regular walks to the park and attend play-and-stay groups. These experiences support children to develop their social skills and to gain new friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their initial starting points. Any gaps in children's learning are quickly identified by the childminder and swiftly closed. Children are confident, self-assured and are developing a positive attitude to learning. They eagerly engage in new activities. Children are developing important skills that will help them as they move to the next stage in their learning or move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282084 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1091925 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 25 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in the village of Earls Barton, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a degree in Early Childhood Studies.

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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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