Childminder EY272047

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 May 2017 9 October 2012

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Effectiveness of the leadership and management Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Outstanding 1

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This inspection: Outstanding 1

Personal development, behaviour and welfare Outstanding 1

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This provision is outstanding

 The childminder sets exceptionally high standards for herself and her assistant. Since the last inspection, she has continued to develop her service by significantly increasing her knowledge and through robust evaluation and reflection to ensure she is always responsive to the children's and their family's needs.  The childminder and assistant work extremely well together. They support each other seamlessly which ensures that all daily practical tasks are completed. They share expert practice and teaching during their interactions with the children.  The childminder and her assistant are very skilled in supporting children through inspired teaching. Children thoroughly enjoy their gentle and highly positive involvement in their play.  Superb partnership working with parents through highly effective communication from the childminder, means that children receive a very consistent approach to their care

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This provision is outstanding

needs and their learning.  Children's safety and well-being are given the highest priority. Children are very well supervised. They are encouraged to think about potential risks in their play and how to keep themselves safe.  Children's communication and language is expertly promoted by the childminder. She is highly skilled in helping children to be confident to speak.

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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 even more opportunities for children to develop their awareness of mathematics.

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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 spoke with the childminder and the assistant during the inspection. 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 and through speaking to a number of them during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is outstanding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and assistant have a secure understanding of how to protect children's welfare. They have completed up-to- date training in child protection and have clear procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. The childminder actively supports her assistant to develop professionally. He receives ongoing supervision and an annual appraisal when they identify together any training needs and celebrate areas of strength. He supports some children as their key person. The childminder is committed to continued improvement. She has increased her knowledge and understanding of how to support children in their care and learning to make the best progress they can, which has had a very positive impact on her confidence.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is outstanding

Children are excited and eager to take part in the excellent range of activities that are available to them. Children show wonder as they realise they can change the colour of play dough. They relish squeezing the dough together, continuing for a sustained period of time, proudly showing the childminder what they have achieved. Children explore cause and effect as they use a variety of pumps and whisks in a water tray. The childminder successfully adapts the activity for each child taking part and they are fascinated as the water moves. The childminder identifies how she can continue to develop children's awareness of mathematics during their play and exploration. Precise, accurate observation and assessment of children's specific learning needs ensures they are able to continue to make rapid progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are outstanding

Children thrive and flourish in this exceptional setting. The childminder and assistant enable them to feel highly valued as individuals. They involve children in all aspects of the setting and seek their views and opinions. Children clearly show that they feel very relaxed and confident. They choose from an abundance of toys and resources, they know about the flexible daily routines, readily settle to sleep and wake happily. Children's understanding of healthy lifestyles are actively encouraged. They are provided with balanced meals and have access to an excellent range of outdoor resources that promote their physical skills. Children's behaviour is excellent. They respond most positively to the childminder's gentle reminders to share and take turns.

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Outcomes for children are outstanding

Children make rapid progress in their learning relative to their unique starting points. Children are learning key skills that ensure they are securely prepared for starting school when the time comes. They are extremely independent, developing self-care, choosing toys, making friendships and learning to be respectful of one another.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY272047 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1059659 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 9 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Northampton. She regularly works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an 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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