Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 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 is experienced and knowledgeable. She provides children with a warm and welcoming environment. Children have lots of opportunities to engage in activities that help them to make good progress in their learning and development.  The childminder takes into account the views of, both parents and children to help her to set targets that support the future development of her practice.  The childminder has developed positive relationships with parents. She ensures that they are kept up to date with the progress that their children make. In addition, she helps them to support their children's learning at home. For example, she has recently introduced a 'story sack' for parents to share with their children.  The childminder closely observes children as they play. This helps her to make accurate assessments of children's current developmental stage.  Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They have established

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This provision is good

close attachments to her. Children confidently snuggle up to her as she reads a story to them. This helps to promote their emotional well-being.  Children's behaviour is good. The childminder supports children to be kind and respectful to each other and to share their toys.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder identifies next steps for children's learning based on accurate assessments of their current developmental stage, these are not always sufficiently focused to help children make even greater 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

 focus more precisely on identifying children's next steps in learning to help secure the best-possible progress.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact that 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 is fully aware of the procedures to follow if she has any concerns about the welfare of a child. Children are very well supervised at all times. The childminder caries out regular checks on her home and on outings to help to minimise potential hazards to children. Effective partnerships with other settings that children attend help to ensure that their learning and care is continuous and consolidated. The childminder understands how children learn. She works hard to ensure that children receive a challenging and motivating learning programme. The childminder completes on-line training and meets with other childminders to support her in continuously developing her skills and knowledge. Parent's comments outline their appreciation for the care that the childminder shows towards their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Teaching is good. The childminder effectively promotes children's speaking and listening skills. She talks to children as they play and models language to broaden their vocabulary. For example, during a planned activity, the childminder identifies the names of a variety of Christmas herbs and spices. The childminder supports children to take control of their own learning. She shows enthusiasm and offers praise as children decide to make soft dough snowmen, which they decorate with the Christmas herbs and spices. Children have lots of opportunities to develop their imagination. For instance, they spend time having meaningful conversations with 'family members' using the play telephones. In addition, children provide their own commentary as they move a variety of figures around the doll's house. The childminder supports children's mathematical development in everyday activities, such as counting to 10 during a game of Hide and seek.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. They demonstrate confidence and independence in their surroundings. The childminder encourages children to follow instructions, such as helping her clear away the toys after play. Children are learning to develop a healthy lifestyle and to be independent. For example, they know that before they have their lunch they must wash their hands. They confidently move the step, so that they can reach the taps and proudly identify to visitors their individual towels. Children benefit from daily activities in the fresh air. They walk to and from school and often visit the local park. In addition, they regularly attend toddler groups where they have opportunities to socialise within a larger group of children.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress from their initial starting points. The childminder understands the need to identify any gaps in children's learning and to ensure that these are quickly closed. Children are confident, capable and show enthusiasm for the learning opportunities that the childminder provides for them. Children are gaining the key skills needed for the next stage in their learning and eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY493327 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1032649 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4

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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 Rushden, Northamptonshire. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder 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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Telephone number

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