Childminder EY484723

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 21 September 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 has a very caring manner with the children. This helps them to make secure attachments to her.  The childminder's home is inviting for the children and they enjoy the wide range of experiences she provides.  Children are given daily opportunities to play outside. The childminder also makes good use of the local environment to extend children's experiences.  The childminder accurately assesses children's learning and uses the information to plan activities. She ensures there is effective two-way communication with parents to support children's good progress, for example, through using an online software program.  The childminder knows each child well. She understands their needs and those of the family. This helps her to meet children’s individual care requirements consistently.  Younger children enjoy mixing with older children, often talking about what they are going to do when they return from school and creating pictures to give to them.

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This provision is good

 Children are confident learners who eagerly engage in their play. They concentrate and persist at their chosen activities for extended periods of time.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not allow children enough time to answer her questions, which limits their ability to develop their ideas and think critically for themselves.

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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

 increase opportunities for children to extend their own ideas and critical-thinking skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the indoor play area and outdoor garden. He completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector looked at children's assessment records, risks assessments and safety records.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training and qualification and the suitability of household members. He discussed the procedure for self-evaluation.  The inspector held discussions with parents and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder is committed to professional development and regularly attends training to ensure her knowledge and understanding is up to date. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a robust knowledge of safeguarding and ensures that children in her care are kept safe. The childminder has formed effective partnerships with parents and this helps her to meet children's individual needs. Parents comment very positively on the quality of care that the childminder provides. They particularly note her flexibility, the quality relationships she forms with the children and the quality of the environment. Parents also feel this has been positive for their children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder communicates effectively with children overall. She supports their communication and language development, and helps to extend their vocabulary. She provides a wide range of interesting activities based on children's interests and the next steps in their development. Children enjoy opportunities to be creative using resources, such as paint. They use balls, pinecones and other materials to cover the paper and create different effects. They also enjoy using shaving foam to add a further effect. The childminder accurately assesses children's learning and plans activities according to the next steps in their development she identifies.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder forms very good relationships with the children she cares for. They make secure attachments to her and this supports their emotional development and confidence to explore. The environment is inviting and welcoming. As children enter, they are immediately given choices about their play. Boxes containing their favourite toys are set up ready for their arrival and this helps them to quickly access these and settle into play. The childminder teaches children about the importance of keeping themselves safe. For example, children talk about all the people that help them when playing, describing the jobs of the police, doctors, nurses and firefighters. The childminder encourages children to learn about the importance of following a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They acquire key skills to support them in their future learning and eventual move on to school. Children develop skills that support their independence, such as toileting and maintaining their own personal hygiene. They are learning to use different tools and equipment with increasing skill and for a range of different purposes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY484723 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1010495 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in Deanshanger. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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