Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 April 2018 21 March 2015

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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 and her husband, who is her assistant, work very well together. They have a good understanding of the statutory requirements and ensure they are meeting these at all times.  Children play happily in the bright and well-resourced playroom. The childminder provides a range of activities based on children's interests. Children use a choice board at the beginning of each day to show the childminder what they would like to play with.  The childminder and her assistant form strong bonds with children. They are attentive to their needs, kind and caring. Children are relaxed and happy in their care and confident to explore the activities on offer.  Children who are learning English as an additional language are well supported by the childminder. She learns basic words in their home language, which ensures they feel settled. They make good progress in all areas of their learning and are well prepared

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This provision is good

for school and the next stage of their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 Although the childminder completes the progress check for children aged between two and three years, she does not ensure the information is as precise as possible or clearly reflects any emerging concerns about children's development.  The childminder does not consistently consult with parents about children's current achievements when they first attend to help her establish children's starting points and inform her initial planning.

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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

 increase the precision of the progress check for children aged between two and three years to focus more sharply on how to address any emerging concerns in children's development  consult parents about what children can already do when they first attend to involve them in establishing clear starting points for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the childminder engaged in activities with children.  The inspector observed children's play with the childminder and discussed their learning and development.  The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at appropriate times during the inspection.  The inspector looked at a range of documents, including children's records.  The inspector took account of the views of parents' written comments as well as speaking to some parents on the telephone during the inspection.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder attends regular child protection training to ensure her knowledge and understanding is up to date. She is confident in identifying the possible signs of abuse and knows who to contact if she were to have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder works with an assistant. She supports his practice and ensures that he has an appropriate first-aid qualification and has attended safeguarding training. The childminder has started to monitor children's progress to recognise any gaps in their learning and development. The childminder evaluates her setting and regularly seeks feedback from parents and children to continually develop her practice. The childminder has recently identified that she would like to further develop the outside space for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She completes regular assessments of their development. Parents enjoy looking at scrapbooks with photographs of the activities that their children participate in while they are with the childminder. Children enjoy playing with small-world figures and toys. The childminder sits on the floor with children and supports their play. Children pretend to give their toy dolls and teddies medicine to make them better. The childminder asks questions, such as why their toys are poorly to help extend their communication and language skills. The childminder regularly attends a range of training courses and professional development opportunities. She uses her good skills and the new knowledge she gains to promote positive outcomes for children.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate a strong sense of belonging. They are confident to speak to visitors and happily say 'hello' and welcome them into their play. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model for children and they understand the expectations she has of them. Children follow good health and hygiene routines and enjoy a range of healthy snacks and meals. Children often choose to play in the garden on the slide and other large play equipment. The childminder and her assistant supervise children carefully at all times to ensure they are safe and that any hazards are minimised. Children become independent and manage small tasks for themselves. For example, the childminder encourages them to locate and put on their coats and shoes when going outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress and are well prepared for school. They are becoming confident communicators. They talk confidently with increasing clarity and use a wide vocabulary. Children concentrate and persevere with their chosen activities well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY413948 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1094452 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Age range of children 2 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 21 March 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Northampton. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. She works with an assistant.

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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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