Childminder EY415681

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 13 June 2017 17 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 organises her setting efficiently and has a robust understanding of her role and responsibilities. She effectively uses her policies to guide her and inform parents about how she operates.  The childminder uses her good links with parents and other settings children attend to gain a very good understanding of what children know and can do. She uses this information successfully to plan interesting activities. All children make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder is a good role model. She effectively meets children's physical and emotional needs. Children are well motivated to learn and behave well.  The childminder reflects on the quality of her provision effectively, to identify areas to improve. She has strengthened areas of practice since her previous inspection. For example, she effectively engages with parents to share their children's achievements

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond to her questions and suggestions.  Opportunities for older children to fully develop their skills in using information and communication technology are limited.

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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

 give children more time to think, consider their answers to questions and follow suggestions  extend opportunities for children to explore and learn about information and comqmunication technology further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and the childminder's interactions with children. She spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation and spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates her provision.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector checked the evidence of the childminder's training.  The inspector considered the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She has clear procedures to follow if she has any child protections concerns for children. The childminder uses professional development opportunities well to update her knowledge and improve the activities she provides. For example, she has used her observations of other childminders' practice to improve opportunities for younger children to explore using their senses. The childminder uses her ongoing checks of children's learning successfully to quickly address any areas where children make slower progress. Parents receive good support to extend their children's learning at home. Links with other settings children attend, help ensure children receive good consistency in their teaching and care. The childminder regularly seeks the views of parents and children, to ensure she meets children's individual care needs effectively.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The experienced and well-qualified childminder has a good understanding of child development. She uses regular observations and assessments to successfully identify children's next steps in learning. Overall, she uses her teaching skills well. For example, the childminder's good interactions help children to develop their language and understanding. She provides a wide range of resources to encourage their imaginative play. Children have good opportunities to develop early literacy and mathematical skills. For example, the childminder encourages children to recognise numbers and compare sizes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a warm and inviting atmosphere. She helps children manage their emotions and follow her expectations for behaviour. For example, she explains what is happening and provides clear boundaries. Children learn about safety. For example, they know how to cross roads safely. The childminder effectively helps children respect the differences and similarities between themselves and others. Children gain a good understanding of how to follow a healthy lifestyle. For example, children recognise healthy foods in their lunchbox that are pictured on a poster about eating well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and motivated to learn. They develop the skills for their future learning and are well prepared to move on to school. For example, they practise their early writing skills, learn about letters and their sounds, and communicate well. Children play together, taking turns, extending and elaborating their play ideas. All children learn to manage their own needs with increasing independence. For example, they learn to use the toilet independently and wash their hands afterwards.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415681 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1065588 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 17 June 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010. She lives in the village of Kings Sutton, near Banbury. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder has a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree in Childhood and Youth 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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