Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 12 October 2017 19 May 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 tailors her provision well around the needs of families. For example, on occasion, she picks children up from their own home when it is more difficult for parents to travel to the setting. She considers parents' aspirations for their children in her planning. Parents are extremely positive about the care their children receive.  The childminder provides a stimulating and welcoming environment. She offers many activities based on children's interests. Children explore freely and follow their own ideas. All children make good progress relative to their starting points.  The childminder is attentive and values what children say. Her effective support helps them to engage enthusiastically in conversations and use new words she has taught them.  The childminder has used training opportunities to improve her safeguarding knowledge and her understanding of how children learn.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 During some activities children become distracted because the childminder has not fully considered how to support them when they find it difficult to share resources.  The childminder is not fully successful in adapting some tasks to extend the learning of children of different ages and abilities when they are taking part in activities together.

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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

 give children even more consistently effective support to help them learn to share toys and resources  reshape activities more effectively to fully support the learning of children of different ages and abilities.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation and spoke with the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and she and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of her interactions with children.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's training.  The inspector considered the views of parents spoken to on the day.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of the signs that would give her child protection concerns. She knows how to report any such concerns to the appropriate agencies, including in the event of any allegation made against herself or a family member. The childminder gathers the views of parents and children and uses these well to make further enhancements to her provision. She regularly reflects on the activities she provides to ensure they help children gain the identified next steps in their learning. Since her last inspection she has improved opportunities for parents to share what they know about their children's achievements and interests. The childminder uses her assessment to identify and address gaps in children's learning and development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a good balance of planned, adult-led and child-led activities. For example, children benefit from planned time each day to listen to stories, count and learn about the sounds letters represent. The childminder effectively helps children to develop their understanding of the world. She provides many opportunities for them to explore the natural world and their local community, such as on park visits and outings. The childminder ensures children develop their creative skills. For example, she talks to them about colours as they paint and encourages them to notice the marks they make. She encourages children to follow a story without pictures, they join in with familiar refrains and engage in simple role play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's physical well-being. She helps them follow a healthy lifestyle and learn to stay safe. Children engage well in good hygiene practices, they play energetically outside each day. Overall, the childminder helps children follow her good expectations for their behaviour. Children receive frequent praise for their efforts. The childminder helps them develop confidence in new activities. She sensitively helps children who experience difficult life events to talk about their feelings.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are inquisitive and keen to start activities. They develop their imaginary play well, such as when they enjoy washing the hair of dolls. Children enjoy taking responsibility for completing simple tasks. For example, they help carry cups to the table at snack time, put away their coats and join in 'tidy-up time'. Children are developing their understanding of how to behave well. All children gain appropriate skills and knowledge in preparation for their next stage in learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY471124 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1102874 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 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in the village of Wootton, Northampton. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, 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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