Childminder EY278260

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 June 2017 19 March 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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has continued to reflect on and improve her service. She works closely with her assistants. They make regular changes and adaptations to what they offer to children to meet their suggestions and changing needs.  Children are safe in the childminder's home. They are supervised effectively and regular checks are made on sleeping babies. Children learn how to keep themselves safe through discussions with the childminder and assistants.  Parents and children make positive and complimentary comments about the childminding setting. Parents report on the good progress their children make and children report on the activities they enjoy and the kindness of the childminder.  Teaching is good. The childminder and assistants are enthusiastic in their involvement in activities. They allow children to choose what they want to do, and look at favourite homemade books depicting photographs of the children.

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This provision is good

 Children's individual needs are met as the childminder seeks detailed information from parents from the beginning of the placement. For example, parents share arrangements around weaning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Children have fewer opportunities during activities to learn about why things happen and how things work.  On occasion, the childminder does not allow children time to consider their responses to her 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 children's developing understanding of why things happen and how things work  focus more precisely on ensuring that children have sufficient time to think about what they want to say before moving on with conversations.

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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 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 follows effective procedures for ensuring that suitable assistants are employed and to check their ongoing suitability to work with children. The childminder and assistants have completed training in child protection and they discuss the policy and procedures for managing any concerns that may arise. The childminder fully involves the assistants in the planning of activities for each child and they work well together as a team. The childminder is keen to keep her knowledge up to date and continues to access training courses. She recognises that the extra knowledge has a positive impact on her confidence.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy a wide range of activities that is planned around their interests as well as new experiences for them. The childminder continually endeavours to extend and build on children's experiences and learning. She knows them well and is aware of how each child prefers to learn. She discusses how some children need extra support to try new things. During a sensory walk, the childminder holds a child's hand and sets a good example, as she takes her shoes off to walk alongside the child across items of different textures. The child is successful in trying this new experience due to the childminder's support. Observation and assessment is effective in identifying children's starting points, next steps and interests, providing activities that offer challenge to help children make good progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children clearly show that they feel confident and relaxed in the childminder's home. They move between their chosen activities freely and approach the childminder and her assistants for cuddles and comfort as they need it. Younger children settle to sleep readily and wake happily. Children are provided with a range of balanced meals, and snacks and mealtimes are social occasions. Children behave very well. They listen to the childminder and play well together. They respond to the good example, consistent approach and clear boundaries set by the childminder and her assistants and they are learning to take turns and to share. Children enjoy playing outdoors, they put their boots and jackets on and take part in physical activities, such as jumping in puddles.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make consistently good progress from their individual starting points. They are supported through positive interactions and skilled adaptations of activities which enable every child to take part. Children are learning skills that help to prepare them for the eventual move on to school. They put their own socks and shoes on, choose independently from the toys and help to tidy away. They work together well during games, showing manners, respect and care for their friends.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY278260 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1091877 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 9 Total number of places 24 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 19 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Kettering. She regularly works with assistants. She operates all year round, from 8am until 6pm, 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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