Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 17 October 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 works hard to provide children with a warm and caring environment in which they can make good progress.  The childminder spends time carefully reviewing the quality of her practice. This helps her to consider areas for future development.  Parents make positive and complimentary comments about the childminder. They stress how happy they are with the care and learning opportunities that the childminder offers their children.  The childminder observes children as they play. She evaluates what she sees to help her to assess children's current developmental stage. This, together with knowledge of children's interests, helps her to plan appropriate next steps in their learning.  Children form strong attachments with the childminder and are happy and well behaved. The childminder helps children to be kind and to understand the needs of others.  Children have lots of opportunities to play alongside other groups of children. This

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This provision is good

helps them to develop confidence in social situations.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents of how they can support their children's learning at home.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to work in collaboration with outside agencies to further improve outcomes for children and their families.

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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 parents with even more ideas of how to support their children's learning at home  strengthen the partnerships with outside agencies to further improve outcomes for children and their families.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and looked at relevant documentation.  The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder supervises children well. She carries out risk assessments of her home to help minimise potential hazards to children. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child. Parents receive regular information to ensure they are aware of the progress that their children are making. In addition, they are kept informed about their children's personal care through the use of a daily diary and text messages. The childminder completes online training and meets with other childminders to support her in continuously developing her skills and knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a natural rapport with children. She understands how children learn through play. Resources are easily accessed and are plentiful. This helps to support children to initiate their own ideas and learning. For instance, children show imagination as they narrate a story to themselves, using toys as props. The childminder skilfully differentiates planned activities to ensure that they provide interest and challenge to all ages of children. For example, older children count how many conkers have been hidden in a tray of leaves that they collected the previous day. Younger children enjoy feeling the texture of the leaves and dropping the conkers through cardboard tubes. The childminder speaks clearly and slowly to children to help support their early communication and language skills. Children are developing an interest in books. The childminder responds to their request to read a story. She uses the opportunity to expand their vocabulary,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

explaining to them the meaning of the word 'flood'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children settle quickly into the care of the childminder. She constantly praises them for their achievements. Children listen carefully to the childminder as she helps them to understand how to keep themselves safe. For example, she explains that too many toys on the floor are dangerous. She suggests that they clear away some of the toys before they get any more out. The childminder teaches children to do things for themselves, such as putting on their coats and shoes. Children are learning the importance of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder ensures that meals and snacks that she provides are nutritious. Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air. The childminder takes them for walks where they can observe the changing seasons.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress from their initial starting points. The childminder is able to identify and swiftly close any gaps in their learning. Children are developing a positive attitude towards learning. They are confident, motivated and show enthusiasm and persistence when confronted with challenges. Children are acquiring skills that will prepare them for the next stage in their learning or move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY491053 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1023409 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Kettering. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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