Childminder EY282035

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2018 3 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

 The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to her ongoing professional development. She accesses a range of training opportunities to continue to develop her knowledge and enhance her teaching skills.  Children make good progress from their starting points. The childminder knows them very well. She uses her observations to accurately assess their stages of development and plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder builds strong partnerships with parents and practitioners at other settings that children also attend. She exchanges information with them effectively to promote a collaborative approach to children's care and learning.  Children demonstrate that they feel settled and happy in the childminder's care. They form a strong, positive attachment to her and clearly enjoy her cuddles and interactions.  The childminder provides a good range of activities that helps children to develop hand-

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This provision is good

to-eye coordination and physical control. For example, children manipulate construction pieces to build with them and enjoy aiming and throwing a ball into holes in a pop-up target. They trace letters and shapes, gaining the dexterity they need for writing.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 At times, the childminder does not give children enough time to think and respond to questions that she asks or to find their own solutions to problems that they encounter as they play.

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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

 give children time to think of ideas, respond to questions and work out their own solutions to simple problems that they encounter.

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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 activities with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household.  The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.  The inspector took account of the views of parents through 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 protect children. She knows the procedures to follow to report any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder continually checks that children play in an environment that is safe and she takes steps to remove any hazards swiftly. For example, she quickly mops up spilt water so that children do not slip. The childminder reflects on her practice and encourages parents to share their views about her provision. She places a high priority on offering a flexible service to meet children's and families' needs. The childminder mentors her assistant well. She provides coaching to help her develop her practice and is supporting her to gain a formal childcare qualification.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is very enthusiastic in her role and in her interactions with children. She joins in with their play and nurtures their growing imaginations, for instance, as they pretend to prepare dinner in the role-play kitchen. She talks with them about what they are doing, engages them in conversations and extends their vocabulary. Children have good opportunities to make choices about what they do. For example, the childminder involves them in selecting resources and choosing games to play. She successfully builds on their interests to further their learning. During play and activities, she models counting and names numerals and shapes, promoting children's mathematical development.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's personal, social and emotional development well. She gives children clear and consistent guidance about her expectations for their behaviour, helping them to behave well and respect one another. She provides lots of opportunities for them to socialise and make friends with other children and their childminders and to visit local farms, country parks and play areas. These help to broaden their experiences and gain an understanding of the wider world. The childminder gives children plenty of praise that helps to build their confidence and sense of self-esteem. Children learn about healthy foods and how they contribute to their good health, for instance, as they play a 'tummy ache' game.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children demonstrate a positive attitude to learning. They are gaining important skills in readiness for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. Children learn to cooperate with others, share and take turns. They manage their personal needs independently. They join in with games, showing their enjoyment as they ask to play again. Older children begin to link sounds to the letters that they represent and they confidently use signing to show the initial letter of their name. They learn to hold a pencil correctly and begin to write their own names. Children enjoy using a wide range of interesting instruments to create different sounds. They relish this sensory experience, maintaining their focus on their investigations for a sustained period of time.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY282035 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1104180 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 2

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Wellingborough. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She sometimes works with an assistant. She provides funded early education for 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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