Childminder EY349854

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 December 2017 16 April 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 experienced and well-qualified childminder understands how young children learn. She effectively evaluates her observations of children's play and learning, and uses these to form accurate assessments. She clearly identifies the progress children are making and what they need to learn next.  Children settle in quickly and form secure and caring attachments with the childminder and her family. Children demonstrate that they are happy and enjoy spending time in the childminder's care.  Children's behaviour and social skills are well promoted. The childminder provides children with lots of praise to ensure that they feel appreciated and valued. From a young age, children follow instructions and show that they are aware of each other's feelings.  Partnerships with parents and schools are good. The childminder regularly shares information about the children to support consistency in their care and learning.

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This provision is good

 The childminder evaluates her service to identify areas for improvement. She gathers the views of parents to help her set targets to develop her practice.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder sometimes misses opportunities to extend children's interest in counting and numbers.  The childminder does not make the most of her partnerships with parents to gather information about children's learning and achievements at home.

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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 more opportunities for children to build on their awareness of numbers and counting, to support their developing interests in early mathematics  gather information from parents about children's learning and achievements at home to complement teaching and support them to make the best possible progress.

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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 with children during the inspection.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. 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 from feedback provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is able to recognise the signs and symptoms of abuse and is aware of the procedure to follow in the event of any concerns about children's safety or welfare. She understands the requirements to notify Ofsted of any changes in her circumstances that may affect her suitability. The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures which underpins and strengthens her good practice. For example, she ensures that her safeguarding procedure is kept up to date. The childminder has a good understanding of how to support the health and safety of the children. She minimises possible risks so that children are able to play safely. The childminder regularly meets with other local childminders to network and share good practice ideas. This helps her to develop her skills and knowledge.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's language and communication development well. Through her effective interaction, she engages children in conversation. She introduces them to new words and repeats words back to them to strengthen their pronunciation. The childminder provides a good range of exciting activities that reflects children's interests. For example, children enjoy exploring paints and confidently talk about the dinosaur in the picture they are painting. The childminder extends children's learning. She describes the colours they are using as, 'Shiny' and asks what they think will happen if they mix two together. Children show their confidence as they lead their own play. Older children play alongside younger children and enhance their experiences. They use their good imaginations to develop their own ideas and test out their theories.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and relaxed in the company of visitors and happily interact with them. They learn about healthy lifestyles as they enjoy nutritious meals and regularly go on walks to local parks for physical exercise. Children are beginning to gain competence with their self-care skills and manage their hygiene routines well. The childminder teaches children about the simple rules and boundaries in her home. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder regularly visits local groups with the children, such as play-and-stay sessions, and the local library. These experiences support children's confidence and social skills outside the childminder's home.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. They are beginning to acquire some of the keys skills that will support them in preparation for when they start school. Children show positive attitudes towards learning. Older children demonstrate good pencil control and show an interest in the marks they make. Younger children enjoy sensory play, investigating and exploring different textures. They are motivated and sustain their concentration well on activities they enjoy.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY349854 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1102073 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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