Childminder EY415714

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 February 2018 22 July 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 demonstrate a positive approach to learning and make good progress in their development. The childminder is friendly and knows the children well. He uses his knowledge of children's learning needs to plan challenging and enjoyable activities.  Children form close and caring relationships with the childminder. They show they are clearly fond of him as they routinely go to him for cuddles and reassurance. The childminder uses lots of praises with the children to promote their confidence and self- motivation.  The childminder observes children as they play and makes accurate assessments of their learning. He tracks their progress and plans for their future learning well.  Children behave well. They are cooperative, helpful and well mannered. For example, they know to tidy away the toys when they have finished with them.  The childminder and his co-childminder regularly review their provision to identify

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This provision is good

possible improvements. They seek the views of parents to help them evaluate the service they provide. This helps them to further develop their practice and provision.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always find out as much as possible from parents about what their children already know and can do when they first start, to help support learning from the outset.  The childminder has not yet fully considered how he can target his professional development to raise the quality of his teaching to an even higher level.

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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

 gather more information from parents about their children's prior achievements when they first start, to help plan more precisely for their learning from the outset  extend the programme for continuous professional development so that it focuses more precisely on raising the quality of teaching, skills and knowledge to an even higher level.

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Inspection activities

 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 and his co- 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 for the inspection.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good understanding of child protection matters and knows how to refer any concerns about children's welfare. He regularly refreshes and updates his safeguarding knowledge and skills through accessing appropriate training. The childminder uses risk assessments efficiently to minimise any potential hazards and protect children from harm. He implements a range of policies and procedures that underpins and strengthens his good practice. The childminder has established effective partnerships with local schools and other early years providers. This collaborative approach helps to promote information sharing to enhance children's care and learning.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a variety of interesting activities that captures children's curiosity and builds on their existing skills and knowledge. Children confidently follow their own interests and make decisions about their play. They are curious and eager to participate in the varied activities on offer. For example, children become engrossed as they play imaginatively with dolls and pretend to care for them. The childminder enthusiastically plays alongside them to guide and extend their learning. The childminder introduces mathematical language into children's play. He encourages them to count and helps them learn about shapes and colours. The childminder engages children in conversations and introduces them to new words to help promote their language and communication skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are active and motivated learners. They demonstrate good physical skills and coordination in their play. The childminder plans interesting trips and visits. For example, children enjoy walking to the local park, exploring museums and attending events at the local school. These trips help to promote their awareness of the community in which they live. For example, children visit nature parks where they have the opportunity to get up close to a range of interesting animals, such as owls and reptiles. The childminder works well with parents. They speak highly of both of the co-childminders and say they are very happy with the care and activities provided. The childminder provides nutritious snacks and meals to support healthy eating practices, and children show growing confidence in their self-care skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children acquire the skills they need for the next stage in their learning and the move on to school. Children persevere in their play and show pleasure when they achieve. For example, they show persistence when treading string through small holes, and use tools competently to create different shapes and patterns. Children enjoy imaginative play. They make choices about the toys and resources they want to use. They learn to speak clearly and to communicate well with adults and other children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY415714 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1105179 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 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 22 July 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Rushden, Northamptonshire. He regularly works with a co-childminder. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. He provides 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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