Childminder EY378015

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2017 20 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 provides a welcoming environment where children are happy and confident. He provides a wide range of toys and resources that stimulate children's interests and enhance their play and learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of what children know, understand and can do. He effectively uses this information to help him plan activities to support their future development and help them make good progress in their learning.  Children are extremely confident and at ease in the childminder's care. They are independent and play well together, making up games and taking turns in their play.  The childminder establishes positive relationships with parents and other providers involved in the children's care and education. He regularly exchanges information to promote continuity of care and learning for each child.  The childminder supervises the children well and regularly checks his home and garden

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This provision is good

to ensure that any potential hazards are minimised. He teaches children to gain an awareness of keeping themselves safe through their play, daily routines and discussions.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not make the best use of opportunities to talk with children about healthy eating and to help them make informed choices about the foods they eat.  The childminder's professional development is not yet specifically focused on raising the quality of his teaching to an outstanding 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

 make better use of opportunities to help children develop a deeper understanding of how a balanced and nutritious diet can have a positive impact on their health  extend the programme of professional development to focus on opportunities to raise the quality of teaching and learning to an even higher level.

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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 and spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector spoke to the childminder and co-childminder at appropriate times during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views 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 child protection issues. He knows the procedures to follow should he have any concerns about a child in his care. The childminder and his co-childminder work positively together. They regularly review their practice and the service they provide, to help identify ways to further improve. They obtain feedback from parents and use this to help them to raise outcomes for children. The childminder ensures that he keeps up to date with mandatory training and he reads guidance to help him keep up with current legislation. A range of policies and procedures strengthen and underpin his good practice. For example, he implements secure procedures to help keep children safe on outings.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder's teaching is good. He supports children's language and communication skills well. For example, he engages children in conversation and introduces them to new words to extend their vocabulary. The childminder takes advantage of opportunities to promote children's early mathematical skills. For instance, he encourages the children to recognise shapes and patterns in their play. Children are given time to explore resources by themselves. The childminder supports their play well, he asks appropriate questions and allows them time to think about their responses. Children develop their small-muscle skills in preparation for early writing. For example, they enjoy manipulating dough and using a variety of tools and different cutters.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children gain confidence in a range of social situations. The childminder helps the children to manage any changes in their routines and encourages them to communicate their needs and wants. Children behave well and treat each other with respect and consideration. They gain a good understanding about the world around them and learn to respect the similarities and differences between themselves and others. The childminder promotes children's independence well. Children are encouraged to follow good hygiene routines, such as regular handwashing, and they are keen to help to tidy away their toys. Children have regular opportunities for physical exercise. For example, they spend time in the childminder's garden and go on walks to the local parks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and enthusiastic in their play and learning. They develop good social skills and learn to play cooperatively together. Children enjoy sharing books and reading stories. They play games, take turns and use their manners appropriately. All children make good progress in their learning and acquire the necessary skills to succeed in the next stage of their development. Children are well prepared for their move on to school and more formal learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY378015 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1102132 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 January 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Daventry. He operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. He regularly works with a co-childminder.

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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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