Childminder EY248856

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 9 October 2017 13 March 2013

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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

 Since the last inspection, the childminder has continued to improve her service. She has completed training in specific areas that has helped her to successfully support children and their parents. The childminder has a reflective approach to her work and makes changes as required to ensure she continues to meet children's needs.  The childminder provides many opportunities for children to widen their experiences of nature and the outdoors. They take part in apple and blackberry picking, they explore muddy puddles and visit local farms where they can see cows and sheep.  Strong partnership working between the childminder and other settings the children attend results in children receiving a consistent approach to their care and learning.  Parents are happy with the care their children receive at the childminder's home. They comment on how she supports their children to be confident, say children take part in a

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This provision is good

wide range of fun activities and about the rapid progress their children make.  Children's care routines are managed effectively. The childminder knows them well and she recognises when they are tired or hungry. Children settle to sleep readily and they wake happily, ready to play after a cuddle with the childminder.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, children do not have the opportunity to consider their response to questions asked by the childminder before she moves on with the conversation.  Children have fewer opportunities to develop a secure understanding of the benefits of following good personal hygiene habits.

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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

 focus more precisely on giving children time to think about what they want to say before moving on with conversations  extend children's growing understanding of how to manage their own personal hygiene and self-care.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during a range of activities 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. She looked at relevant documentation and checked 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 through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe and protect their welfare. She has completed updated training and she is aware of the procedures to follow in the event of any concerns. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home and outings, and she takes steps to minimise identified hazards. Children are supervised well and begin to learn to be aware of their own safety through discussions during activities. For example, she talks to them about being careful of their toes when they use the rocking horse. The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date and continually looks at her own practice to see how she can extend children's interests and adapt activities so that all children present are able to take part.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children enjoy the childminder's positive involvement in their play. They are eager to take part in the activities as the childminder plans around their identified next steps and their current interests. The childminder's teaching is good. She demonstrates to children how things work and she uses opportunities that arise during play to promote all the areas of learning. For example, children learn about colours and numbers during discussions, as they play with toy food, cups and pots. The childminder uses assessment effectively to show where children are in their development. She values input from parents and other settings when considering future activities. For example, she successfully complements children's learning at pre-school as she extends children's experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children clearly demonstrate that they feel safe and have a sense of belonging in the childminder's home. They are familiar with the daily routines and they know where to find the toys they want. Children are confident to ask for items they want and the childminder is successful in soothing and reassuring children who are upset. Children behave well. The childminder has a calm, gentle and consistent approach which helps children to understand what is expected of them. Children's awareness of healthy lifestyles is mostly promoted well. They are able to develop their large physical skills during the outdoor activities. They are provided with healthy snacks and have access to drinks at all times.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning important skills that help them to be prepared for the next stage in their learning and for starting school when the time comes. They begin to learn to share, to work together and to consider others. They are developing independence as they choose what they want to play with and sit together at mealtimes. Children make good progress from their individual starting points. They enjoy a wide range of activities that supports their communication and language, and their understanding of the world.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248856 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1064388 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 13 March 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in Hartwell. She operates all year round from 7am until 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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