Childminder 220355

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 25 January 2018 14 August 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 childminder provides a range of stimulating activities that she knows will help children achieve their identified next steps in learning and motivates them to explore. For example, children learning to count, engage enthusiastically as they count and thread pasta shapes onto string.  All children make good progress in their learning and development. Parents express that their children make particularly good progress in their personal, social and emotional development as a result of the childminder's effective support.  The childminder is kind and nurturing in her interactions with children. She praises children and helps them achieve her high expectations for their behaviour. Children learn to socialise with larger groups of children and make firm friendships. They demonstrate they are very happy in her care.  The childminder uses professional development opportunities to improve her knowledge

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This provision is good

and skills well. For example, she has improved her understanding of activities and planning for babies' physical development, to enhance their balance and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Occasionally, the childminder does not fully support children to solve the problems they encounter and to manage tasks independently.  The childminder does not always gain fully detailed information about what children know and can do when they first start attending, to build a comprehensive knowledge of children as quickly as possible.

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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

 make the most of opportunities for children to build on their growing independence and problem-solving skills  encourage parents to share more detailed information about what they know about their child's achievements when they first start attending the setting.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation and spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and both she and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector checked the evidence of the childminder's training and suitability.  The inspector considered the views of parents spoken to on the day and their written views.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows how to safeguard children. She demonstrates a good understanding of the reporting procedures to follow in the event of any child protection concerns, including to protect children from extreme views and behaviours. The childminder uses risk assessments of her environment, activities and outings to help keep children safe. She considers the individual abilities of children in identifying and addressing hazards, such as when she considers if children can reach objects. The childminder includes the views of parents in her accurate self-evaluation. She makes improvements that further support children's outcomes. For example, since her last inspection, she has improved opportunities for children to develop their creative choices of materials during their activities. The childminder works closely with parents to ensure children experience good continuity in their care routines. For example, she closely follows

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

parental advice in her care for children who have allergies.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her accurate assessments of children's learning to effectively monitor and support their good progress. On arrival, children settle quickly to their activities. Children supplement these with many choices of toys and resources. The childminder supports children's communication and language well. She asks skilled questions, makes suggestions and checks children's understanding to help them learn. Each day, children experience planned opportunities to explore expressive arts and design. For example, they take part in many art and craft activities. The childminder uses spontaneous moments well to introduce mathematics. For example, she encourages children to count the trains they enjoy lining up.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles for children. She helps ensure children eat healthy foods in her setting. Children have daily opportunities for energetic play in the childminder's garden and in local parks. The childminder ensures children follow hygienic practices, such as washing their hands before eating. She teaches them to stay safe, such as when walking in the local community. The childminder helps children learn how to take small risks, such as when climbing. She helps children to value and respect each other's similarities and differences, such as their different languages. The childminder is alert to children's preferences and changing moods during the day and she tailors her provision to suit. For example, if children are hungry she brings lunchtime forward.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are learning the skills that prepare them well for the next stages in their learning, including school. For example, older children learn to read and write their names and recognise shapes. Younger children learn to play cooperatively and listen well. Children express their needs confidently and demonstrate high self-esteem. They demonstrate good attention levels and join in conversations easily.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220355 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1103210 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 14 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1994. She lives in the Abington area of Northampton. The childminder operates all year round from 8.30am 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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