Childminder EY499582

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2018 Not applicable

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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 is very warm, welcoming and caring. She is a good role model, treating children with kindness and respect. Children form very close relationships and show their affection for her, helping to support their emotional well-being.  The quality of teaching is good. The childminder provides a supportive environment in, which activities are led by children and based on their interests. Children explore freely and use their imaginations throughout the day.  The childminder builds good relationships with parents. They report they are very happy with the care she provides.  The childminder evaluates her provision well to help her ensure that the service she provides meets the needs of children taking into account the views of parents.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not gather precise information from parents about their children's abilities and interests when they first start to help her plan exciting activities.  The childminder does not consistently offer children opportunities to learn about other people's similarities and differences.

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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 capabilities when they start attending and use this information to inform planning of activities  increase opportunities for children to learn about different people's backgrounds and diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas used for childminding. She talked to the children and childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection and observed a variety of activities.  The inspector looked at evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder as well as a selection of policies and procedures, including safeguarding. She discussed risk assessments and the childminder's self-evaluation process.  The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. She discussed children's learning and development and sampled their records and looked at planning documentation.  The inspector took account of parents' comments through questionnaires and letters provided.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs that would cause her concern about a child's welfare and the process to follow. The childminder improves her knowledge and skills, such as completing training. This helps the childminder develop the quality of the provision and provide better outcomes for children. A good range of policies and procedures help to underpin the efficient running of her provision. The childminder successfully uses her self-evaluation process to identify areas of weakness and set targets for improvement. For example, she has recently developed further how she tracks children's progress. This helps her identify any gaps in their development quickly and provide the appropriate support.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children have independent access to a range of age-appropriate resources and equipment. This helps them to be motivated and eager to learn. The childminder observes children as they play. She accurately assesses their development and identifies their next steps for learning. The childminder uses this information to plan experiences to build upon children's existing skills. For instance, she provides opportunities for children who are learning to walk to practice and develop this ability. She uses her teaching skills well to encourage children's communication and language development. For example, she reads books to them and points at the pictures. Children repeat keywords, which helps their speaking skills.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to form secure emotional attachments with her, such as offering flexible settling-in sessions. She is calm and attentive to children's needs and ideas. The childminder praises children's efforts, which helps to boost their confidence and self-esteem. She organises her home well allowing children to freely access resources, and make their own choice when to play outdoors. Children benefit from regular outings. They often visit local groups, such as a singing group, which helps to develop their social skills. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she teaches children about road safety and they regularly practise the fire evacuation procedure.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in relation to their starting points. They are gaining the skills that prepare them well for their future learning and eventual move to school. Children show they are becoming increasingly independent and are growing in self- confidence. For example, they choose what they want to play with and access toys without help.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499582 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1050303 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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