Childminder EY394783

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 5 February 2018 21 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

 Children make good progress in their learning and development. They explore freely and are eager to participate in activities.  The childminder supports children's communication language and skills well. She consistently commentates on what children are doing. She models speech and introduces children to new vocabulary.  Children demonstrate that they feel secure. They settle quickly and form good attachments with the childminder. They openly communicate and share their experiences with others.  Children behave well. The childminder promotes their self-esteem at every opportunity to ensure that they feel appreciated and valued. She is enthusiastic and offers the children lots of praise and encouragement for their achievements.  The childminder develops positive relationships with parents and other providers involved in the children's learning. She regularly shares information about the children

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This provision is good

to support consistency in their care and learning.  The childminder evaluates the quality of the service she provides. She seeks the views of parents to help her identify where to make improvements and sets herself clear goals and targets.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder has not yet fully considered ways to further enhance her professional development, to extend her knowledge and raise the quality of her teaching even further.

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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 professional development more precisely on raising the quality of teaching, skills and knowledge to the highest level.

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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 took account of parent's views from written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a good understanding of her responsibility to safeguard children and protect them from potential harm. She has a secure knowledge of how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. The childminder completes regular training to ensure her safeguarding knowledge is up to date and reflects current guidance. She uses risks assessments effectively to help her identify and minimise any hazards to children. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures, which underpin and strengthen her good practice. The childminder has established close links with other local childminders to engage in professional discussions and share good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder tracks and monitors children's progress effectively. She uses the information obtained from her observations to help her identify what children need to learn next. The childminder successfully plans activities that capture children's interests and encourages their desire to explore. Children use tools and props skilfully. For example, they use tweezers to pick up and transport small pompoms. They enjoy dancing with ribbons, and laugh loudly as they move their arms round and round in big circles. Children develop a real enjoyment of books. The childminder regularly reads stories to the children. They listen intently and join in by predicting what will happen next. The childminder supports children's mathematical skills well. She routinely introduces mathematical language through play to extend children's understanding. For example, she uses positional language and counting during activities to challenge children's learning further.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides a stimulating environment where children can independently access a range of exciting toys and resources. Children visit a variety of activity groups with the childminder. They socialise well with other children and develop special friendships with them. Children learn about healthy lifestyles. For example, they enjoy nutritious snacks and participate in regular physical exercise. The childminder provides opportunities for children to spend time in the community. She regularly takes children for walks in the woods, and visiting a local farm. Children learn where food comes from and, which foods are healthy to eat. With the support of the childminder, they enjoy growing and caring for their own vegetables. Children grow in competence and manage their self- care and hygiene routines well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and are well prepared for when they start pre-school or school. Children are confident speakers, they listen well and follow simple instructions. They display strong social skills and play cooperatively with others. For example, they share and take turns in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394783 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1121224 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 August 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and live in the Duston area of Northampton. She operates all year round from 7am 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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