Parker, Victoria Dianne

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 June 2017 15 May 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has made positive changes to her service. She works regularly with assistants and has increased her provision. She has a very reflective approach and is committed to continual improvement, identifying well- targeted plans for the future.  Teaching is good. Children thoroughly enjoy the childminder's and assistants' positive involvement in their play. They talk to children about what they are doing and allow them to lead.  Parents and children make positive comments about their experience with the childminder. They talk about the childminder's clear commitment to their children's individual needs and about the good progress their children are making in her setting.  Children's safety is given priority. Regular checks are made on sleeping children. The childminder and her assistants provide effective supervision of children during play and activities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not made the most of the monitoring of children's progress to include different groups of children to ensure that any gaps are narrowing.  Occasionally, the childminder does not ensure that children have sufficient time to think about what they want to say in answer to questions before moving on with the conversation.

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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

 extend the monitoring of children's progress to clearly show the progress that different groups of children make  focus more precisely on ensuring children have time to consider their responses to questions before moving on with conversations.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities indoors 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 and both assistants. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents and children through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has completed refresher training in safeguarding. The childminder and assistants are committed to continually evaluating and improving their service. One assistant has recently completed a level 2 qualification and the newly appointed assistant holds a level 3 qualification. The childminder has made very positive changes to how she uses the available space which has significantly increased the type and range of activities she can provide. These continuing improvements have a positive impact on staff confidence and on the experiences for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children benefit from the positive and enthusiastic involvement of the childminder and both assistants during their play. They all use effective teaching methods to engage and capture children's interests. For example, children become enthralled as they dress up, pretending to be vets. Staff explain to them what a stethoscope does and how to use it. They bring in other areas of learning, such as mathematics, as they look at the features of the animals, noting the different sizes and counting the spots. The planning of activities is linked to relevant topics as well as children's interests. Children thoroughly enjoy learning about people who help us. Effective assessment of children's progress alongside good planning results in children being provided with activities they are eager to take part in. These challenge them appropriately to continue to make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children's individual needs are met well. The childminder works hard alongside parents to support children's changing needs. Children clearly demonstrate that they are happy and relaxed in the childminder's home. They know the routines, becoming excited when it is snack time, eagerly cleaning their hands and sitting down so they are ready. Children behave very well. They make close friendships, playing very well together. Staff are very good role models. They speak to children gently and with respect, proving clear guidance and a consistent approach which helps children know what is expected of them. Children's awareness of healthy lifestyles is promoted. They take part in exuberant music and movement sessions and enjoy a balanced range of snacks, drinks and meals.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They are supported to learn useful skills that ensure they are well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for the move on to school when the time comes. They are developing independence, they make choices about what they do and they are able to share and take turns, and show respect for one another.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY372061 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1065157 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 12

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Barton Seagrave. She regularly works with two assistants. She also works occasionally with two registered childminders. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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