Hardwick, Tracey Beverley

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 April 2018 29 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

 The experienced childminder helps babies settle quickly. She gains a wealth of information from parents and quickly gets to know babies' particular ways of communicating. She uses this information to sensitively interpret and quickly respond to their wants and needs.  The childminder provides a range of stimulating activities that engage children well. All children make good progress from their starting points. Children with weaker communication and language skills quickly catch up with their peers as a result of her skilled support for this area.  The childminder is warm and nurturing in her interactions with children. She follows children's lead and encourages them to express their own ideas and preferences. Children are very self-assured and happy in this warm and welcoming setting.  Self-evaluation is effective. The childminder includes the views of the local authority and parents to help her make effective improvements.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not sharply consider children's identified next steps in her daily planning of activities to provide them with more focused opportunities to make the very best progress they can.  The childminder has not yet developed highly successful strategies to help support parents to extend their children's learning and development further at home.

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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

 focus the planning of activities more specifically on helping children gain the specific next steps in their learning  develop highly successful strategies to help parents extend their children's learning and development at home.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder follows the Local Safeguarding Children Board guidelines. She regularly updates her knowledge of child protection issues. Safeguarding policies reflect local authority advice. The childminder supervises children well. She carries out effective risk assessments to minimise hazards to help keep children safe. For instance, the childminder checks unfamiliar places for any possible dangers before she visits with children. She uses her assessment tracking to identify any areas where children make weaker progress. The childminder undertakes professional development opportunities that strengthen her knowledge and skills. For example, she has enhanced opportunities for children to gain physical development skills. Parents are very positive about the service she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder captures children's interests well as she plays alongside them. She comments, makes suggestions and asks questions that help develop their learning. The childminder is skilled at involving children of different ages and stages of development in the same play activities. For instance, toddlers enjoy exploring pasta using their senses as they empty and fill containers. The childminder uses the opportunity well to promote older children's mathematical thinking. She encourages them to consider the size of container and predict the outcomes of their actions. The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their understanding of the world. She provides simple explanations that help them develop their thinking. For example, she points out that although an animal looks like a cow, it is a yak.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively promotes children's emotional and physical well-being. She teaches children to consider each other in their play. She supports children to develop a strong sense of belonging and self-confidence. Children ask for toys and confidently direct the childminder in their play. Toddlers are able to help themselves to their comfort toys when they feel they need them. The childminder teaches children to value each other's differences. For example, children visit play groups and socialise with others from a range of different backgrounds and cultures. The childminder ensures children eat healthy food and play energetically.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop the skills needed for the next stage in their learning, such as moving on to school. Older children learn to read their names and recognise number and shape. Children gain positive attitudes to learning. They are motivated and independent learners who confidently lead their own play. Children behave well and develop supportive relationships. Toddlers learn to walk and babble enthusiastically, and make a range of sounds.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374423 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1104787 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 8

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 29 September 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the village of Brixworth, in Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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