Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 20 February 2018 28 April 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 childminder and her assistant provide a welcoming environment where children are happy and confident. They provide a wide range of toys and resources that stimulate children's interests and enhance their play and learning.  The childminder communicates with parents on a daily basis to share information about children's care. In addition, parents have access to an online facility that ensures that they are fully informed about the progress that their children are making.  The childminder is committed and dedicated. She diligently evaluates every aspect of her practice, taking into account the views of parents, children and her assistant.  The childminder works hard to ensure that children settle quickly in her care. She appreciates the need for children to feel safe and secure before they are left with her for any period of time. Parents appreciate this flexible approach.  Children behave well. They are familiar with the boundaries of the setting and learn to

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This provision is good

value and respect each other. Both the childminder and her assistant act as good role models for children. They are responsive to children's individual needs and are calm, friendly and reassuring in their manner.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder is yet to establish effective partnership working with outside agencies and professionals to further improve outcomes for children and their families.  The childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents about how they can support their children's learning at home.

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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 to further develop partnerships with outside agencies and professionals that raise outcomes for children even further  enhance systems to provide parents with more guidance and ideas about how to support their children's learning at home.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder, her assistant and children during activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder and her assistant 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 her assistant 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

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant are fully aware of the procedures to follow if they have any concerns about the welfare of a child. The childminder ensures that children are kept safe and secure at all times. They are well supervised and thorough risk assessments are in place to minimise potential hazards. The childminder supports her assistant very well, ensuring that she remains suitable to work with children. Both the childminder and her assistant value opportunities to gain further skills and knowledge through a variety of training opportunities. The childminder is currently undertaking major improvements to her property that will increase the areas that are available to children. In addition, she intends to enhance the range of opportunities for children in her garden. Parents state that they are very pleased with the care and learning opportunities that their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is knowledgeable and experienced. She understands how children learn through play. For example, she provides opportunities for children to experience different cultures during snack time. They enjoy tasting a variety of Chinese food and decide which they prefer. This is followed by an opportunity to experiment using chop sticks to lift noodles into containers. To make the activity more exciting, the childminder has hidden animals representing the Chinese New Year in the noodles for children to discover. The childminder follows the children's lead as they decide to explore the texture of the noodles. They delight in discovering that the noodles are different lengths and the childminder encourages them to make comparisons. They talk about long and short noodles and thick and thin noodles. This helps to extend children's vocabulary and supports their early mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a familiar, well-structured routine and supports their developing self-care skills and emotional well-being. For example, they know that before it is snack time, they must go to the bathroom and wash their hands. Even very young children confidently place their paper towels in the bin provided. Children develop a good understanding of their own safety. They listen carefully to why they must not bounce on the settee and that they must go up the stairs very carefully. The childminder helps children to understand the importance of healthy and nutritious food. She talks to them about the contents of her organic vegetable box after it is delivered.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress in their learning from their initial starting points. The childminder identifies any gaps in children's learning and helps to ensure that these are quickly closed. Children are provided with opportunities that stimulate their desire to gain new information and to learn. Children are developing key skills that will assist them as they move to the next stage in their learning or on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467604 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1102677 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 12

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 28 April 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Barton Seagrave, Northamptonshire. She operates her provision all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early years 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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