Childminder EY394554

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 6 October 2017 23 May 2016

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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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 worked hard to address the actions raised at her last inspection. She has accessed training and acted upon advice received from her early years adviser. This has had a positive effective on raising outcomes for children and on the quality of the service she provides.  The childminder knows the children well. She has a good understanding of what they can do and what they need to learn next. She makes effective use of children's observations and their current interests to help her to progress their learning.  The childminder supports children to develop their communication and language skills. She commentates on what they are doing as they play and introduces them to new words to extend their vocabulary. She listens to what they have to say and encourages them to talk about their thoughts and ideas.  The childminder supports children's social skills and understanding of the world they

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This provision is good

live in. She provides children with many opportunities to make new friends and explore the areas in which they live. For example, children go on walks in local parks and visit a range of different groups.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not fully considered how she can best support older children's interest in letter recognition.  The childminder has not considered how her professional development can be more precisely focused to raise the quality of her teaching to the highest level.

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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

 provide more opportunities for children to enhance their interest in letter recognition and the sounds that letters represent  focus professional development to help build further on the knowledge and skills to raise the quality of teaching 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 and spoke with children during the inspection.  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 took account of the views of parents from feedback provided by the childminder for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of how to protect children and understands the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder reflects on her practice and takes positive steps to evaluate the service she provides. She seeks the views of parents and acts on these to identify areas for further development. She regularly meets with other childminders to exchange ideas and share good practice. The childminder implements effective risk assessments to ensure that children are protected from harm and any hazards are minimised. She works in partnership with parents and other settings, such as schools to promote continuity in children's care and learning. For example, she regularly exchanges information about children's progress, including ideas on how learning can be continued at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans interesting activities and makes learning fun for children. Children listen carefully to her as she explains and models how to do new things. She encourages children to have a go and allows them time and freedom to explore their own ideas. The childminder encourages children to ask questions about the things they see. For example, she explains why some children use sign language to communicate. Children progress well with their mathematical understanding and independently use this in their play. For example, they count the number of bricks they have when building a train. When they miss a number the childminder prompts them to try again, and praises them when they get it right. Children learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, they accurately recall the number they need to call should they need help from the emergency services.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled, and the childminder meets their individual needs well. They understand boundaries, such as putting away their toys before getting more out and they respond well to the encouragement they receive from the childminder. Children behave well. They listen to instructions, use their manners without prompting and learn to share resources. Children demonstrate confidence and independence in their surroundings. They spend time each day playing outdoors and being active. For example, they enjoy making pretend dinners in the role-play kitchen and serving them to the childminder and visitors. Younger children's physical skills are promoted well, for example, they learn to pull themselves up and walk around using the furniture for support.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children progress well in their learning. They gain a broad range of skills that prepares them well for their future learning and their eventual move on to school. They demonstrate a strong desire to develop their independence and complete tasks for themselves. They grow in confidence as they develop the skills they need to manage their own self-care. Children use the correct language to describe colour, shape and size.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394554 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1058392 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the Delapre area of Northampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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