Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 September 2017 30 January 2014

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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 and her assistant have a wealth of experience. They are committed to providing children with a homely environment in which they can make good progress in their learning.  The childminder regularly consults with parents and takes account of the views of children, helping her to continuously drive up the quality of her practice.  The childminder has established good relationships with parents. She spends time finding out about their children's individual care routines and interests before they first attend, helping her to meet their needs well.  Children are happy and settled. They have developed a very close attachment to the childminder and her assistant. Children snuggle up to them when they are tired and receive comfort and reassurance.  Children behave very well. The childminder is patient and calm as she reinforces behavioural expectations. She praises children enthusiastically for their achievements,

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This provision is good

helping to support their emotional well-being.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully support the development of young children's vocabulary.  The childminder does not do as much as possible to engage and support parents in guiding 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

 make the most of every opportunity to support young children to develop their early vocabulary even further  provide parents with more support to guide their children's learning successfully at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities inside and outdoors and assessed the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and looked at relevant documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is conscientious. She continuously accesses opportunities to develop her knowledge even further. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a very good understanding of the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder has worked very effectively with multi-agencies to meet the individual needs of children. She implements detailed policies, procedures and risk assessments to help ensure that children are kept safe at all times. The childminder supports her assistant to ensure that he continues to develop his own skills and knowledge. Parents are exceptionally complementary about the care and learning opportunities that the childminder provides for their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder offers children a range of stimulating and interesting learning opportunities indoors and in the garden. She closely observes children as they play and accurately assesses their current developmental stage. She uses this information well to plan next steps in their learning. The childminder interacts successfully with children, encouraging them to try new experiences. For example, when children notice a selection of beads in a tray, she supports them as they discover how to use tweezers to pick them up. This helps to develop children's physical skills as well as their hand-to-eye coordination. Younger children show a particular interest in technology and benefit from playing with toys that enable them to explore and investigate. For example, they delight in learning how to illuminate different coloured lights by pushing buttons and turning knobs.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from the calm and well-organised environment. They are able to make choices as they freely access toys within the childminder's home. For example, older children use a photographic catalogue of the childminder's resources to decide what they wish to play with, contributing towards them becoming independent. Children settle quickly into the care of the childminder. She is vigilant in responding to their needs, such as when they are tired or hungry. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. The childminder supports parents in providing nutritious meals and snacks. Children regularly play in the fresh air and enjoy visits to local parks. The childminder takes children to toddler groups. She encourages them to mix within a larger group of children and develop their social skills further.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy, confident and motivated. They are making good progress from their initial starting points. The childminder quickly recognises and addresses any gaps in children's learning. She ensures that appropriate support is in place to help close these gaps as swiftly as possible. Children are gaining important skills needed for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220785 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1086984 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 30 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2000 and lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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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