Childminder EY435542

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 June 2017 10 June 2013

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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 has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. He provides many stimulating activities that help children reach the identified next steps in their learning. All children make at least good progress relative to their starting points.  The childminder manages children's behaviour positively and fairly. He helps children understand the things they do well and gently reminds them of expectations for behaviour. Children are cooperative and show kindness to each other and the childminder's pet.  The childminder is particularly effective in building partnerships with parents and other settings children attend to ensure the highest levels of continuity in children's care.  The childminder works well in partnership with his co-childminder to evaluate his provision well. He seeks the views of parents and takes account of children's interests when he plans improvements to the provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During some activities, the childminder does not sharply focus his practice to build on what children already know and can do to extend their learning as fully as possible.  The childminder misses some opportunities to help children become even more independent in managing their personal needs.

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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

 consider when to offer a greater level of challenge in activities, in order to more fully extend children's thinking and learning  increase opportunities for children to manage their own care needs.

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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 he and his co- childminder evaluates the effectiveness of his 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.  The inspector spoke to parents and considered their written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. He knows the procedures to take if he has any child protection concerns, including in the event of any allegation made against himself or his co-childminder. The childminder identifies and minimises hazards to children in his home and on outings. He understands the importance of developing his professional skills and engages in many professional development opportunities. For example, he has used knowledge gained in training to improve his assessment of children's learning. Self-evaluation is accurate and the improvements the childminder makes have a positive impact on children's learning. For example, he acted on positive feedback from parents to increase opportunities for their children to create.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gains a comprehensive knowledge of children in many ways. For example, he considers information in his assessment and planning which he has gained from parents and other professionals who care for children. He monitors their progress and quickly addresses any areas where children need additional support. The childminder is particularly good at helping children to consolidate their early mathematical skills, such as naming shapes, counting and discussing size. Children move freely between activities and confidently seek the childminder's interaction. He engages with them and is responsive to their interest and ideas. He supports children's learning at home very effectively in many ways, such as through suggested activities and shared resources.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's emotional and physical well-being effectively. Children are happy and secure within the childminder's care. He forms positive, warm relationships with them. The childminder encourages children to eat healthy foods and practise good hygiene, such as washing their hands. He is sensitive to their emotional needs, such as when supporting older children to consider the younger children's capabilities and understanding. Children benefit from active daily play to help promote their physical development. They learn to value each other's differences and cultures.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are extremely confident in the setting and develop the skills they need in preparation to start school, such as early reading and writing. They also develop good physical skills, such as handling small equipment, balancing and climbing. Children know and recognise numbers from an early age. Children play together, taking turns, extending and elaborating their play ideas. They learn to communicate well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY435542 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1065754 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. He works in the town of Towcester, Northamptonshire. The childminder works with a co-childminder. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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