Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 May 2017 26 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 provides a secure, safe and welcoming environment for children. Her kind and caring approach helps children to grow in confidence and they settle well in her care. This helps to promote their emotional well-being effectively.  Children are enthusiastic and participate in the range of interesting activities provided. They make good progress in their development as they explore a wide range of imaginative resources and play materials.  The childminder has positive relationships with parents and other settings that children attend. She shares information about children's interests, experiences and progress, so that there is a consistent approach to their learning and development.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has a positive and consistent approach to managing behaviour. Children learn to be kind and caring towards each other. They share and take turns.  The childminder has a very good knowledge of the early years foundation stage and

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This provision is good

the areas of learning. This helps her to monitor the progress children make and quickly identify and address any gaps in their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Some creative activities are too adult-directed. This means children do not have sufficient opportunities to express themselves freely by exploring a variety of materials independently in their own way.

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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

 ensure creative activities provide sufficient opportunities for children to freely explore and express their creativity.

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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 observation with the childminder.  The inspector spoke to the childminder throughout the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of adults living in the house.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents though their written feedback.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of up-to-date child protection issues and is clear about her responsibility to keep children safe. She knows exactly what to do if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder supervises children effectively to keep them safe and completes daily checks to identify and minimise risks. The childminder observes children as they play and completes accurate assessments of their learning. This helps her to identify what children need to learn next. She uses self-evaluation systems effectively to identify current strengths and areas for future development. The childminder supports her assistant well to ensure they work together seamlessly to meet children's needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from a wide range of play experiences to support their learning and development. The childminder carefully follows children's lead and skilfully supports their interests. Children respond enthusiastically and show a willingness to try things for themselves. For example, they show good determination and persistence as they mix colours together using paint. Children are encouraged to name colours and count the number of mini-beasts they find hidden in the sand. They enjoy activities that help to develop their imaginations and small-muscle skills, such as fitting together small toy figures and using them to play imaginative games. The childminder plays alongside children and uses questions and explanations well to help their understanding. She promotes their literacy skills well. For example, young children enjoy listening to stories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The environment indoors and outdoors is well resourced. This contributes successfully towards children's enthusiasm for learning. The childminder supports children well to learn about leading a healthy lifestyle. For example, they enjoy playing in the garden and enjoy the nutritious snacks that the childminder provides. Children begin to learn about food that is good for them through listening to stories and engaging in conversation with the childminder. They learn about a wider world as they observe nature and how things grow. For example, they hatch butterflies and observe tadpoles grow into frogs. The childminder regularly takes children to toddler groups and meets with other providers. This helps children to develop social skills and confidence in larger groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are motivated to learn new things and successfully make choices and decisions about their day. They are good communicators with strong social skills. Children develop good skills that prepare them well for the next stages in their learning and their eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY295164 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1092120 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Kettering, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. An assistant works with the childminder on a part-time basis. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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