Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 July 2017 Not applicable

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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This provision requires improvement. It is not yet good because:

 On occasion, the assistants, who have not had all the required clearances, have very short periods of time when they are left in sole charge of children.  The childminder's assessment of the assistants' performance does not yet identify precisely enough their plans for ongoing professional development.

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It has the following strengths

 Children clearly show that they are happy and feel a sense of belonging in the childminder's home. They choose freely from the good range of toys, they wake happily after a nap and they are confident to speak and have conversations.  Children are supervised well and the childminder works within the required adult-to- child ratios. Children are learning about how to keep themselves safe through discussions with the childminder and assistants.  Teaching is good. Children respond to the childminder's and assistants' positive involvement in their activities. They talk to children during play and read stories that fully engage the children.  Parents say they are very happy with their child's care. They comment on how well the childminder and assistants meet their children's individual needs and about the progress they are making, particularly with their behaviour, awareness of mathematics and their confidence and self-esteem.

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It has the following strengths

 The childminder has a reflective approach and continues to adapt her practice to support individual children and their families. She identifies appropriate plans for the future development of her service.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 ensure that assistants have all the required suitability checks before being left in sole charge of children. 01/08/2017

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Due Date

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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Due Date

 extend the individual professional development of the assistants to identify focused plans to ensure the quality of teaching remains consistently high.

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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 and spoke with the assistant and children. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to a number of parents on the day of inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder follows appropriate recruitment procedures and has provided Ofsted with the required information about the assistants. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. However, although the assistants have Disclosure and Barring Service checks in place and parents have given written consent for the assistants to have care of their children, the childminder has not received confirmation from Ofsted that all required suitability checks are in place for both assistants. The childminder has an organised, professional approach to her work and effectively maintains records relating to her childminding. She is proactive in checking issues that arise to ensure she is working within the requirements, specifically around her insurance. The childminder's premises are suitable. She makes effective use of the available space to meet children's needs and to provide them with appropriate activities, and space to eat and to sleep.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is highly qualified. She understands how to support children during activities. She recognises children's preferred ways of learning and accommodates this well. She manages the indoor space to allow children to explore toy vehicles and takes them out for walks to explore nature. Children's communication skills are promoted. The childminder and assistants encourage them to share their ideas and get involved in stories, using descriptive words. Children enjoy using a mirror to look at their features and make drawings. They point out their friend's eyebrows and talk about the colour of their eyes. The childminder uses observation and assessment to plan interesting activities that provide challenges to help children continue to make progress in their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The assistants have most of the required clearances in place. They both hold first-aid certificates and have a clear understanding of their role. Children show a clear attachment to the childminder and the assistants. Babies enjoy their cuddles and tickles, squealing with delight as the childminder and assistants play with them. Children know where to find toys and help tidy away when they have finished playing. Children behave well. They respond to the consistent approach from the childminder and the assistants. They speak to children clearly about the expectations for behaviour, which helps children to learn about their boundaries. The childminder talks to parents about any specific dietary needs and weaning before providing children with meals and snacks. Children enjoy sitting at the table as a group and use their cutlery well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their individual starting points. They are learning useful skills that ensure they are prepared for the next stage in their learning and for starting school when the time comes. They find their own shoes and bags when it is time to go home. Children choose what they want to do and are learning to work together, to share and respect one another.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499674 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1101704 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 10 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Northampton. She regularly works with assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6 and early years teacher status.

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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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