Childminder EY487247

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 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 childminder is particularly skilled at following children's choices for play and introducing opportunities for them to achieve their identified next steps in learning. All children make good progress in their learning and development relative to their starting points.  The childminder effectively supports children's self-esteem in many ways. For example, she is very attentive and provides lots of praise and encouragement.  The childminder supplements her home provision with many outings and visits to places in the local community. For example, children enjoy visits to the local library and playgroups.  The childminder has supportive relationships with parents. They share information to provide continuity in children's care and learning. Parents' feedback indicates that they are very happy with the care the childminder provides.  The childminder has undertaken training to build on her early years qualification level.

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This provision is good

She has made effective use of the knowledge gained to improve her provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consider the impact of constant background noise on children's ability to concentrate and engage more deeply in their activities.  Although the childminder cares for babies and young children well, she does not fully refine her arrangements to help them settle as easily as possible when they first start.

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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

 help children to engage even more deeply in activities, taking into account the impact of background noise  develop further the arrangements to help young children settle and develop a sense of belonging as effectively as possible.

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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. She spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her 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 the childminder's training.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of child protection issues, including how to protect children from extreme views. She knows the procedures to follow should any concerns for children's welfare occur. The childminder reflects on her provision effectively and considers the views of parents and the local authority adviser in her accurate self-evaluation. Since her registration, she has made effective improvements to address areas that she identified as weaker. For example, she has improved opportunities for children to learn outdoors and strengthened her policies around child protection. The childminder checks children's progress regularly to help her address any gaps in their development. She engages in many professional development opportunities to develop her skills and knowledge. For example, she has improved opportunities for children to learn in their preferred ways based on her new understanding of child

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations and assessments of children's learning to challenge them successfully. For example, she helped young children make links in their learning as they played with a toy garage and cars. They listened to her commentary on their play and copied words to communicate their intentions. The childminder gives children good encouragement to develop their early walking skills, to strengthen their muscles. Overall, she supports young children well as their speaking skills develop. She provides a variety of resources that supports children's imaginative play. For example, toddlers enjoy exploring matching parts as they play with a pretend tool bench. The childminder introduces early mathematics and literacy into children's play, in ways that are fun and appropriate for their stages of learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to learn to value diversity and to behave well. When children seek comfort from the childminder, she is quick to provide reassurance as necessary. She knows children's care routines well. Children rest and have their meals according to their needs. They are physically active and they play outdoors daily. Children enjoy trips to the park where they enjoy many physically challenging activities. The childminder provides healthy food. She supports children in identifying how to keep themselves safe, for example by reminding them to look where they are walking.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress towards the next stages in their learning, including school. Children who are slower to gain physical skills receive focused support that helps them to catch up. Children enjoy their time in the setting. They are enthused and explore freely. For example, they squeal with delight at discovering a new toy. Children gain good independence. Toddlers learn to feed themselves and cooperate with care routines.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487247 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1008596 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 1 Total number of places 4 Number of children on roll 2

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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 Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, all year round, except for bank 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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