Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 27 February 2018 11 June 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 offers children a homely, child-friendly environment that she uses effectively to help them to make good progress in their learning and development.  Partnerships with parents are very well established. A communication book helps the childminder to keep parents informed about their children's personal care routines and the activities that they have enjoyed during the day. She encourages parents to contribute their comments to help ensure that children's learning is continuous and consolidated.  The childminder carefully considers ways to develop the quality of her practice continuously. She values the views of parents and takes account of children's preferences and interests when setting targets for future development.  Children are able to choose freely from a wide range of resources to help them explore all areas of learning. The childminder closely observes children as they play. This helps

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This provision is good

her to make accurate assessments of their current developmental stage and to plan appropriate next steps in their learning.  Children are learning to develop a healthy lifestyle. They have lots of opportunities to experience the fresh air. Children regularly take the childminder's dog for walks and play in local parks. The childminder provides healthy and nutritious meals and snacks.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder's programme of professional development is not yet sufficiently targeted on raising the quality of teaching to the highest possible 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

 strengthen the ongoing programme of professional development to raise the quality of teaching and learning outcomes for children to the highest possible level.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact 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 childminder is enthusiastic and committed to providing children with a safe and secure place in which to play. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of how to safeguard children through training and her own research. She is fully aware of the procedures to follow should she have any child protection concerns. Children are well supervised at all times. Robust risk assessments help the childminder to minimise potential hazards to children. Since her last inspection, she has improved her links with other settings children attend, such as the local school. Parents value the care and learning opportunities that their children receive.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is qualified and experienced. She has a very good understanding of how children learn through play. The childminder plans activities that inspire children's interest. This helps to ensure that they are engaged and motivated. For example, the childminder's observations of children's pleasure in mixing and pouring led her to offer them an activity to make salt dough. Children listened intently to instructions as they measured quantities of flour, salt and water into their individual bowls and mixed it with their wooden spoons. The childminder skilfully includes children's next steps in learning into the activity, introducing a choice of colours to the dough. This is followed by children identifying the shape of the cutters that they wish to use to cut out the dough. Overall, the childminder supports children's language and communication well. For instance, she introduces and models the correct pronunciation of words and responds positively to their contributions.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder meets children's individual needs very well, which supports their emotional well-being. She is attentive to when they are tired or hungry. The childminder is very calm towards children. She quietly reminds them to be kind to one another and to use good manners. Children learn to share their toys and to take turns. They behave well and love spending time with each other. Children know which areas of the house they can use. The childminder provides simple and clear explanations to help them recognise when something might be unsafe. For example, she tells them that eating the uncooked pasta they have been playing with may give them a, 'Poorly tummy'. Children confidently talk to visitors and happily include them in their play. The childminder helps children to learn to be independent. They have frequent opportunities to participate in activities that encourage physical exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are making good progress. The childminder identifies and addresses gaps in their learning and development. Children are confident and enthusiastic to learn and become engaged in a broad range of interesting activities. They are gaining key skills to help them progress to the next stage of their learning, including for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY469989 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1102823 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 5 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 11 June 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Bozeat, near Wellingborough in Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, during term time. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. 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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