Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 August 2017 2 October 2012

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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 has successfully addressed the actions and recommendations identified in her previous inspection. She has welcomed support and guidance from her local authority adviser and acted upon their advice. This has helped her to reflect on her practice and improve the quality of her provision.  The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She engages children in meaningful conversations and uses a variety of different questioning techniques to enhance their speech and broaden their vocabulary. For example, she repeats words back to children to help them with the correct pronunciation for words.  Children are well settled and play happily together. They have established secure attachments with the childminder who is responsive to their individual needs.  Children behave well. They use their manners, take turns and are respectful to each other. The childminder gives lots of praise to boost their self-esteem.

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This provision is good

 The childminder regularly reflects on her practice. For example, she has strengthened the systems for tracking and monitoring children's good progress. This helps her to track children's achievements accurately and to efficiently plan for their next steps in learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to develop children's understanding of the importance of healthy eating.  The childminder does not provide children with enough opportunities to learn about similarities and differences between their own and others' backgrounds.

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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

 extend opportunities for children to learn more about the importance of healthy eating and the effects this has on their overall well-being  build on the opportunities for children to explore and recognise similarities and differences between their own and others' backgrounds and experiences.

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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 to children during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector took account of the views of parents spoken to during the inspection and from their written testimonies.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection issues. She keeps her knowledge up to date by accessing regular training. The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows the procedure to follow should she need to make a referral. The childminder is experienced and well qualified. She demonstrates a strong commitment to promoting a good service and this has a positive impact on the learning experiences she provides. The childminder has established good relationships with her parents. She regularly shares information about children's well-being and learning with them. For example, she completes daily dairies about the children and shares information about their progress, including ideas for parents to continue their child’s learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of how children learn. She plans activities that stimulate their interest and extend their thinking. The childminder actively joins in the children's play and enhances their participation. For example, children enjoy making mini pizzas. They skilfully use knives to spread the base and excitably discuss with the childminder which of the toppings are their favourites. Children enjoy playing board games. They accurately identify the numbers on the dice and confidently move their counters the correct number of spaces. Children enjoy colouring, drawing and writing. The childminder helps children to recognise the letters that make up their names and supports older children to write their name in preparation for starting school.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children confidently make choices for themselves. They independently select the toys they want to play with from the wide range that the childminder provides. Children benefit from regular exercise and fresh air as part of their daily routine. The childminder frequently takes the children on walks to the park and to different sessional groups. These experiences help the children to develop their social skills and to make new friendships. Children gain the skills needed to manage their own personal hygiene. For example, they know to wash their hands prior to eating and preparing food. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, they talk about the possible dangers of playing on larger equipment when visiting the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning and are well prepared for their move on to school. Children are motivated learners who are able to play independently for sustained periods. Children are articulate and expressive in their language and communication. For example, children talk enthusiastically about starting school next term and about the different uniforms they will need. Children who have English is an additional language are particularly well supported. They quickly gain the necessary skills and confidence to become fluent in speaking English.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220828 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1036905 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 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 2 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1996 and lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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