Childminder EY486150

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 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 a reflective practitioner. She regularly consults with parents and children to ensure that their views are taken into account when considering ways in which to develop her practice further.  The childminder works well with other settings that children attend. This helps to ensure a joint approach to children's care and learning.  Children's early language development, including those who speak English as an additional language, is exceptionally well supported by the childminder. She engages in interesting conversations with children, skilfully introducing new words to extend their vocabulary.  Children make good progress. The childminder carefully observes children as they play, assessing their current developmental stage. This helps her to identify next steps in their learning and ensure any gaps are quickly closed.  Children behave well. The childminder uses a good range of strategies to help children

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This provision is good

to understand her expectations. She sets clear boundaries for children and encourages them to respect each other's similarities and differences.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet established a programme of professional development that will further enhance the quality of teaching.

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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

 develop an ongoing programme of professional development to raise the quality of teaching and the learning outcomes for children to an even higher level.

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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 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 with 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

The childminder is passionate, enthusiastic and dedicated. She works extremely hard to ensure that the needs of children are met at all times. The childminder has attended some training offered by her local authority. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of what to do if she has any concerns over the welfare of a child. She has an in-depth understanding about the signs to look for that might lead to a concern about a child. The childminder uses an online programme to record the progress that children are making. This helps to ensure that parents are well informed about the activities that their children enjoy at the setting. In addition, parents are kept up to date about their children's current developmental stages. Parents are complimentary about the care and learning opportunities offered by the childminder and welcome ideas to further their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a very good understanding of how children learn through play. She provides a wide range of activities, both inside and outdoors which children enjoy. Children delight in picking up pebbles with tweezers and placing them in the appropriately numbered cup. This helps to develop their small-muscle skills and supports early mathematical development. The childminder provides opportunities that support children's current interests. Children talk to visitors about the flowers in the garden that the bees enjoy feeding from. They confidently outline the relationship between bees and honey. Children learn about shape, size and measurement. They compare the differences in their hand sizes as they make handprints with different coloured paints in the garden.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a welcoming and well-organised environment for children. Children settle quickly with the childminder and form secure attachments to her. The childminder gains information from parents about their children's care needs and routines. She ensures that these are followed at all times. The childminder helps children to become independent and to develop a healthy lifestyle. For example, children spend time choosing, identifying and cutting fruit to make a smoothie for their morning snack. Children have access to regular exercise. They have fun rolling down banks in the nearby park and participating in gymnastic events at local groups. Children have lots of opportunities to learn about the wider world and to develop social skills during regular outings in the community.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children, including those who have English as an additional language, are making good progress from their initial starting point. Children are confident, motivated and engaged in their play. They are developing a positive attitude towards learning and are developing good social skills. Children are very well prepared for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY486150 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1009780 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 0 Number of children on roll 3

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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 all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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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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