Crask, Sarah Jane

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 19 April 2018 23 September 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

 Children settle quickly, they are happy and make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder uses her observations and assessments to accurately identity what children need to learn next.  The childminder successfully promotes children's language and communication development. She constantly engages children in conversation and asks them appropriate questions to develop their thinking and extend their vocabulary.  Children demonstrate a positive sense of belonging and show high levels of confidence as they make choices and follow their own play interests.  Children regularly spend time exploring the local community. They regularly visit stay- and-play groups, where they interact with other adults and children. They take part in a range of different activities, such as early gymnastics and creative arts.  Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder shares information with parents

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This provision is good

to support children's care and learning. She provides parents with suggestions on how learning can be further extended at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always fully consider the needs of the younger children when planning adult-led activities, to ensure they are consistently stimulated and challenged.  The childminder's professional development is not precisely focused on raising the quality of her teaching even higher.

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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

 enhance the planning of adult-led activities to more successfully meet the learning needs of younger children  focus professional development more precisely to help widen knowledge and raise the quality of teaching even higher.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and spoke with children during the inspection.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household.  The inspector spoke to parents and took account of their views from feedback provided by the childminder for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The experienced childminder has a good knowledge of child protection procedures. She understands how to report any concerns she may have regarding children's welfare, including wider safeguarding issues. The childminder has established good partnerships with other professionals and local childminders. This collaborative approach has a positive impact on children's care, learning and the good progress they make. The childminder reflects on the service she provides and considers what she can do to develop her practice further. The childminder prioritises children's safety and well-being. She teaches children about keeping themselves safe and about how to manage some risks for themselves.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children well. She uses their interests to plan exciting activities and allows the children time to explore and develop their own ideas. Children become thoroughly absorbed in transporting stones from one side of the garden to the other. The childminder successfully promotes children's early mathematical development. She encourages children to routinely count and recognise shapes during their play. Children spontaneously count the number of stones they have transported and compare the differing sizes, shapes and weights. Children show real interest in books and reading. Young children patiently sit on the childminder's lap and listen carefully to stories. Older children are eager to name the different insects in the story, for example, they tell visitors, 'look it's a green cricket'. Children enjoy making marks and experimenting with different colours. The childminder extends their learning, by talking to them about what they are

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

drawing and discussing the colourful patterns they are making.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children establish close and caring attachments with the childminder. She is well organised and provides children with a wide range of toys and resources that they can independently access for themselves. Children behave well, they share, take turns and are kind to each other. They routinely give the childminder and one another cuddles. The childminder promotes children's healthy eating habits. She encourages children to try new foods, for example, they ask her if they are having brioche for snack today. Children spend lots of time outdoors, being physically active and exploring the childminder's garden. The childminder supports children to become independent with their self-care skills. Children know instinctively to wash their hands prior to eating, they feed themselves and put their own shoes on when they play outdoors.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and their move on to school and more formal education. Children are sociable and friendly. They learn new skills, such as how to use a magnifying glass to explore leaves and insects more closely. Children are confident and capable communicators who are eager to share their thoughts and ideas.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY402151 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1105046 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 23 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives Daventry, Northamptonshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides early education funding for children aged two-, three- and four-year- old.

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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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