Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 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 has developed her service and knowledge since registration. She has completed training to ensure her knowledge of how to support children with their learning is up to date. She has a reflective approach and has made adaptations to her service to ensure she can meet children's individual needs.  The childminder understands the importance of checking the suitability of assistants who will be working with her. She supports them to be aware of the procedures and daily routines and encourages them to complete relevant training.  The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and garden. She takes steps to reduce the risks to children. For example, the family dog has a separate area of the garden and children are closely supervised during their play.  Children take part in a good range of activities that they are interested and eager to join in with. The activities provide appropriate challenge and cover all areas of learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 On occasion, the childminder does not allow children time to think about what they want to say before moving on with conversations.  Children have few opportunities to develop their awareness of size and quantity during activities.

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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 more precisely on ensuring that children have time to respond to questions before moving on with conversations  make the most of opportunities that arise to help extend children's developing awareness of comparing size and quantity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities inside and outside and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of the adults living in the household.  The inspector spoke with the children and the assistant during the inspection.  The inspector spoke briefly with one parent during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to keep children safe and protect their welfare. She works within the required ratio of adults to children and organises her care to ensure she provides them with individual attention. She knows that certain changes must be notified to Ofsted and she follows the safeguarding procedures outlined in her policy. The childminder works closely with the newly appointed assistant and supports her to develop confidence in her role. Good partnership working with parents that is based on effective communication from the outset results in children's individual needs being met. Parents are encouraged to share information from home about their children. The childminder uses this in her planning and provides parents with ideas for how they can continue their child's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, children benefit from the childminder's good teaching skills. She knows the children well and responds to their interests during play. She is effective in supporting children who speak English as an additional language. For example, she encourages them to develop English and speaks to them clearly during activities and values their home language. The childminder identifies children's individual starting points and she plans activities that widen their experiences. They enjoy exploring bricks and eagerly build towers, the childminder talks to them about the different colours and counts with them as they play. The childminder makes accurate assessments of children's progress and uses this information to identify their next steps in learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children clearly demonstrate that they feel safe and a sense of belonging in the childminder's home. They know where to find the toys and are confident to choose for themselves. They approach the childminder and the assistant for comfort and enjoy sitting with them, looking at books and talking together. Children develop friendships and play well together. Children's behaviour is good. They respond to the childminder's gentle and consistent approach as she reminds them to share and take turns. Children begin to learn about healthy lifestyles. They enjoy a range of meals and snacks and they know the procedure for washing their hands before eating. They access a decked outside play area and enjoy supervised activities in the garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They learn skills that help prepare them for starting school when the time comes. Children are supported to be independent and confident as they make choices about what they do. They learn to show respect for one another and to work together cooperatively.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541896 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1134504 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 3 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 10

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Northampton. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, 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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