Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 October 2017 11 March 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 is experienced and knowledgeable. She continues to develop her skills to help ensure that children are provided with a quality early years experience.  The childminder provides children with a safe and well-resourced environment where they are happy and well cared for. She carefully considers how to continually develop her practice, taking into account the views of parents and children.  Partnerships with parents are good. The childminder chats to parents when they drop off and collect their children. She encourages parents to view their children's learning journals so that they are aware of the good progress that their children make.  Children develop close attachments to the childminder. They behave very well and listen carefully to what she is saying to them. For example, they are attentive as she explains that climbing on the table can be dangerous.  Children are learning the importance of developing a healthy lifestyle. They have lots of

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This provision is good

opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not yet consistently share ideas with parents of how they can support their children's learning at home.  Although the childminder identifies some next steps for children's learning and development, these are not always focused and precise enough to help children make the best possible progress.

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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 further guidance and ideas of how they can support their children's learning and development at home  plan for children's next steps in learning even more precisely to raise outcomes for children to the highest possible level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities inside and outdoors 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is fully aware of the procedures to follow should there be any notable changes to her practice, particularly in relation to household members. She is clear about who to contact about concerns regarding the welfare of children in her care. The childminder embraces the support of her local authority. This assists her in keeping up to date with new legislation and initiatives. The childminder has risk assessments in place to help her to minimise any potential hazards. Children are well supervised at all times.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder observes children as they play. She uses this information to accurately assess their current stage of development. This helps her to provide children with a broad range of learning activities. The childminder interacts positively with children. She supports their communication skills very well. For example, she speaks slowly and clearly to children and offers new words to extend their growing vocabulary. Children have lots of opportunities to explore and investigate. Children initiate their own play experiences as they move freely around the childminder's garden. For example, they discover the fun that can be had jumping over different gradients. The childminder supports young children's interest in technology. She provides them with toys that enables them to see what happens when they push buttons and turn knobs. The childminder helps children to develop their imagination. She joins in with their play in the home area, providing socks to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is a good role model for children. Children are happy and relaxed in her company. For instance, children laugh alongside the childminder as together they try and catch bubbles that are floating away in the air. The childminder praises children for their achievements which helps to promote their emotional well-being. Children confidently chat to visitors and willingly include them in their play. For example, children tell visitors the names of the toy animals that they are playing with. The childminder helps children to become independent. She encourages them to tell her when they are ready for their snack. Children have opportunities to mix with other children. They visit toddler groups and meet up with other childminder’s children. This helps to develop their social skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their initial starting points. They are confident, capable and show a great enthusiasm for learning. The childminder identifies any areas that require extra support and ensures that plans are put in place to help children to catch up. Children are gaining the key skills needed for the next stage in learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220829 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1086985 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 1 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 March 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. She offers flexible hours all year round from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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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