Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 14 December 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 completes further training and puts her new knowledge into practice. She is now more able to identify children's emerging needs at an earlier stage. She has a greater knowledge of the support available from other professionals and is better able to support children and their families.  The childminder assesses children well and activity planning is securely informed by their interests and next developmental steps. Children participate enthusiastically in a wide range of activities that aids them in extending their learning and in developing new skills.  The childminder carefully checks children's progress and takes prompt action to address any weaker areas and close any potential gaps in learning. She now offers younger children additional resources and activities that support them in developing their speech and communication.  Children gain an appreciation of their community and learn how to participate in this.

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This provision is good

For example, they enjoy frequent opportunities to use local facilities, such as a nearby farm, museum and woodland areas.  The childminder communicates well with parents and supports them in extending their children's learning. For example, she lends them resources that aid children in developing their early writing skills and in enjoying books.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently extend the daily play opportunities to support children in fully developing their skills in thinking critically and solving problems.  The childminder and her assistants sometimes carry out tasks for children that they could do themselves and so do not always promote their independence.

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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

 enhance the opportunities for children to develop their skills in thinking and solving problems as they encounter them  extend the opportunities that support children in developing their independence.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector talked with the childminder's assistant, the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. She reviewed an activity with the childminder.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability of household members and assistants. She discussed the childminder's self-evaluation information and viewed a range of other documentation, including the safeguarding procedures.  The inspector took account of the views of parents as given in their written feedback to the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The childminder offers her assistants effective supervision and supports them in developing their practice. She diligently evaluates her childcare service and makes ongoing improvements, such as reorganising resources to ensure these are easily accessible to the children as they develop and their needs change. The childminder works effectively with other childcare settings. She shares assessment information with them so that they can work together to promote children's development. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and her assistants regularly complete training to keep their knowledge up to date. They ensure that they are fully aware of issues that could threaten children's welfare and understand the process for reporting any concerns.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plans activities well so that children enjoy their play and extend their knowledge. For example, children have fun and develop their creativity as they make bags of reindeer food. They develop their understanding of mathematics as they weigh the food. They transfer this knowledge as they go on to weigh coloured dough and find number cards that support them in learning to recognise and write numbers. Children enjoy many opportunities that encourage their enjoyment of books and support their early reading skills. The childminder and her assistant use props and puppets as a way of maintaining children's interest. Children eagerly follow the story, introducing their puppet characters at the correct time and joining in with the refrain. The childminder encourages children to use their senses as they explore. Children make cinnamon salt dough and describe the texture and smell of this.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder prioritises children's well-being. She ensures she fully understands their needs by obtaining clear initial information from parents. Children quickly settle and build secure bonds with the childminder and her assistants. Sensitive ongoing discussions and explanations help children to appreciate how their actions affect others. This helps them to learn how to manage their behaviour. Children have many opportunities, such as climbing and balancing on outdoor play equipment, that support the development of their physical skills. The childminder and her assistants praise children for their efforts and achievements, and encourage them to talk about their activities and learning. This builds children's confidence and positive emotional attitudes in readiness for school.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making good progress and are developing the skills that support their learning and prepare them for school. Children learn social skills that aid their communication and interaction. For example, children participating in an imaginary game play harmoniously together. They share resources and talk to each other to organise their play. This environment particularly supports children who speak English as an additional language and they make good progress in developing their use of English.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY490756 Local authority Central Bedfordshire Inspection number 1024916 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 15

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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 Hockliffe. She operates all year round, from 6.45am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with a number of assistants. She provides funded early education 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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Telephone number

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