Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 August 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 takes account of the views of children, parents and her assistants when developing her practice.  The childminder has developed a good partnership with parents. Parents value the time the childminder spends talking to them when they drop off and collect their children.  The childminder observes children as they play. This helps her to make accurate assessments of their current developmental stage and plan next steps in their learning.  Parents are offered a flexible settling-in procedure. The childminder spends time getting to know children's daily routines as well as their likes and dislikes. This helps to ensure that children settle quickly and develop confidence in the childminder's care.  Children form close attachments to the childminder and her assistants. They enjoy playing in their company. The childminder and her assistants know children well. This

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This provision is good

helps them to support children's emotional needs and promote their self-esteem.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder encourages older children to help her to decide the 'house rules'. They learn that rules are in place to help to keep them safe.

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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.  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

 develop an ongoing programme of professional development to raise the quality of teaching to an even higher level  provide parents with more ideas and guidance to help them to support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching of the childminder and one of her assistants, 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 and one of her assistants. 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.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is very well organised. Children are welcomed into a homely child-centred environment. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistants have a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms to look out for should they have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder closely supervises the work of her assistants. She ensures that they remain suitable to work with children. Policies and procedures are regularly reviewed and effectively implemented in practice. Detailed risk assessments help to ensure that risks to children are minimised. Children enjoy a broad range of activities and opportunities that are interesting and provides them with appropriate challenge. The childminder has established good links with the school that children attend. Parents are very happy with the care and opportunities that their children receive. They particularly enjoy their children's learning journals that illustrate the progress that their children are

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder and her assistants have a natural flair for encouraging children to become involved and engaged in their play. They understand the process through which children learn. Children are provided with lots of opportunities to explore, experiment and investigate. They have fun as they mix sand and water together, attentively observing how the texture of the sand changes the more water is added. Meaningful conversations support children's early language skills. Practitioners talk to children about the marks that they are making with chalks. They use the opportunity to encourage children to identify different colours and shapes. Children show perseverance as they attempt to pick up a selection of dried peas and beans with large tweezers. This helps to develop their fine-motor skills and their hand-to-eye coordination.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident. They are relaxed in the company of visitors and willingly interact with them. The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of healthy lifestyles. Children are taught to follow good hygiene routines and benefit from regular opportunities to play outside. Snacks that the childminder provides are healthy and nutritious. Children are supported to become independent. For example, older children are encouraged to help with tasks, such as assisting with the preparation of fruit for their snack. Children have lots of opportunities to explore their local environment. They walk to the local park and attend a variety of groups where they can socialise on a larger scale.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their initial starting points. Any gaps in children's development are identified and quickly closed. Children are eager and enthusiastic learners. They are gaining key skills that will prepare them for the next stage in their learning or move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487439 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1008049 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 14

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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. She lives in Wootton, Northampton. The childminder operates all year round, Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, except for bank holidays and family 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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