Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 29 March 2018 16 January 2013

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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 are clearly happy and comfortable in the childminder's care. She provides a welcoming and safe environment. She builds warm and nurturing relationships with children.  The childminder uses her good knowledge of children to plan activities she knows will interest and engage them well. All children make good progress relative to their starting points.  The childminder helps children build links with their local community and she fosters their sense of belonging. For example, children enjoy joining their friends at the local nursery for an Easter parade. They enjoy bus rides and visits to the local church and library.  The childminder establishes positive partnerships with parents. She seeks their views and keeps them well informed about their children's time in her care. The childminder supports parents to extend their child's development at home. For example, she works closely with them to help children use the toilet independently.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not fully reflect on her practice to precisely identify where improvements can raise children's outcomes to even higher levels.  The current arrangements for professional development do not focus precisely on strengthening the childminder's knowledge to help raise teaching to consistently outstanding levels.

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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

 reflect more on the impact of practice and identify more specifically where improvements may help children reach the highest levels of achievement  target professional development opportunities more and enhance the quality of teaching even further.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times.  The inspector looked at a range of documentation and spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision.  The inspector observed the quality of teaching and she and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children.  The inspector checked the evidence of the childminder's training.  The inspector discussed the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge. She is alert to signs that may indicate a child protection concern. She knows the procedure to follow to report any such concerns. The childminder carefully observes, assesses and tracks the progress children make. This helps her to plan for their future learning and address any areas where further support is needed. For example, targeted support in communication and language has had a positive impact. She regularly meets with other childminders to develop expressive arts and design activities and to keep her knowledge up to date. Parents say that they are very happy with the service she provides. The childminder has established effective partnerships with other providers, helping to provide children with good continuity in their care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder follows the children's lead well as she interacts to support their learning. She comments on their choices and play, helping them to engage well and think about what they are doing. She effectively encourages children's early mathematical and literacy skills as they play. For example, as children paint, she points out the marks they make, and labels the 'lines' and 'circles'. She encourages children to look at books and talk about the illustrations. She helps younger children develop their speaking skills. For instance, she asks them questions and encourages them to choose objects using their words. Children have many opportunities to gain the physical skills expected for their age and stage of development. Older children enjoy climbing at parks and younger children enjoy using their senses to explore a range of media and materials.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively promotes children's physical and emotional well-being. When children start, she gains information regarding their preferences, specific medical needs and personality. She uses this information to help children quickly settle. She teaches children the importance of good health and hygiene. Children learn to wash their hands before mealtimes and after using the toilet. The childminder provides consistent encouragement for good behaviour. This helps children learn to share and take turns. She supports children to value each other's differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning the skills to help secure success in their future learning, including at school. Younger children lead their own play and demonstrate confidence in playing and exploring. They learn to be sociable with other children and they demonstrate confidence when approaching unfamiliar adults in their environment. Children who are slower to achieve the speaking skills expected for their age and stage of development, catch up. Children gain confidence in their physical skills and self-care, such as using an open cup with minimal spilling.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY430542 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1065710 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 16 January 2013

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in the Far Cotton area of Northampton. She operates flexible hours all year round from Monday to Friday, except for family holidays, agreed in advance.

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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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