Childminder EY488790

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 June 2017 Not applicable

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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 well-qualified childminder welcomes children into a homely, safe and secure environment in which they can achieve and develop.  The childminder takes into account the views of parents and children to help her identify ways to raise the quality of her practice even further.  The childminder offers a flexible settling-in procedure. She spends time with parents, getting to know children's routines and gathering information about what children already know and can do.  Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder monitors children's development effectively. She makes regular observations of their achievements and accurately identifies their next stages of learning.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder and are happy and well- behaved. The childminder helps children to be kind and patient and to understand the needs of others.  The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles.

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This provision is good

Children are taught to follow good hygiene routines and benefit from regular opportunities to play outside.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents of how they can support their children's learning at home.

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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

 provide parents with more ideas and guidance about how they can continue to support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a very good understanding of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder values continuous professional development. She attends courses and completes her own research in order to increase her knowledge. For example, she is investigating training to further her understanding of children's early speech and language development. Policies, procedures and detailed risk assessments are in place and are effectively implemented in practice. This helps to ensure that children are kept safe, both in the home and on outings. The childminder has established good links with other settings that children attend to ensure continuity in children's care. Parents are happy with the care and learning opportunities that their children receive. The childminder has recently introduced a new online system which has been welcomed by parents. This helps

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

to keep them informed about the progress that their children are making.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is a good teacher. She knows the children well and supports their learning effectively. The childminder understands that children learn through play. She enthusiastically interacts with children in a positive manner and motivates children to learn. The childminder skilfully identifies patterns in children's play and uses this knowledge to plan activities that will ignite their interest. For example, young children who show an interest in moving items from one place to another become engaged in an activity involving scooping breakfast cereals into different receptacles. The childminder engages in meaningful conversations with children and offers commentary to their play. This helps to support their developing communication and language skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment for children. Children are happy and settle quickly with the childminder. They seek her out when they need comfort or reassurance. The childminder is calm and patient and offers praise for children's achievements. Children show confidence as they move around the home and choose their play activities. Children are gaining independence. The childminder encourages even very young children to make decisions for themselves. For example, they decide when they would like to have their breakfast by sitting at the small, easily accessible table in the kitchen. Children spend time in the local community. This helps them to learn about the world beyond the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their initial starting points. They are confident, motivated and are acquiring an eagerness for learning. Children make good use of the resources that are available to them. They are developing key skills for the move on to the next stage in their learning, or school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY488790 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1011781 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 6 Number of children on roll 4

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Mawsley, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a qualification at level 5.

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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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