Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2018 10 October 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 childminder provides a wide range of interesting activities that engages children well. Children are enthusiastic and have fun in their play and learning. All children make good progress relative to their starting points.  The childminder is particularly skilled at encouraging children's communication and language. She builds on children's speaking skills, developing conversations that interest them. She encourages children who are retelling stories to use new words, such as 'flood'. The childminder gives children plenty of time to answer her questions.  The childminder helps children to develop their social skills very well. Younger children develop confidence to play with larger groups of children. She praises children enthusiastically for their efforts and achievements, helping to support their self-esteem.  The childminder encourages parents and children to give feedback on the quality of her

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This provision is good

provision to help her make positive improvements. As a result, she has purchased popular toys and provided more opportunities for children to develop their reading skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently use information gained from her observations and assessments of children's development to plan precisely for what they need to learn next.  The childminder does not make the most of opportunities to challenge older children to solve simple number problems to extend their mathematical skills even further.

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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

 make better use of information gained from observations and assessments of children's learning to plan even more precisely for what they need to learn next  give older children more opportunities to solve mathematical number problems using simple calculations.

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Inspection activities

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

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her safeguarding knowledge regularly. She has a clear understanding of the appropriate reporting procedures for any child protection concerns. She provides a safe and secure environment for children to explore. Her risk assessments are through in addressing any possible hazards. For instance, she makes sure that her dogsare very well behaved around children and that children wash their hands after petting them. She strictly enforces her policies and procedures, such as not allowing smoking on her premises. The childminder checks for any gaps in children's development. She reflects on her practice and she has addressed recommendations from the last inspection successfully. The childminder undertakes professional development to improve her knowledge. Parents are very positive about the care she provides for their children. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's care and

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

learning. This helps to ensure children experience good continuity in their care. She suggests activities to help parents further support their children's learning at home.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder plays alongside children, effectively supporting their attention and ideas. Overall, she effectively prepares older children for school. The childminder helps them to become independent in their play and personal care. She encourages children to help themselves to toys in the light and welcoming playroom. The childminder provides planned opportunities for children to learn to identify letters in their names. She helps toddlers learn to walk. For instance, the childminder provides stimulating activities on tables to encourage them to stand to take part, strengthening their leg muscles. She helps children to play imaginatively. For example, the childminder uses a well-known story to introduce a storyline into older children's pretend play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively supports children's emotional and physical well-being. Children play energetically in the park each day. They eat nutritious snacks and learn the importance of good hygiene practices. The childminder is alert to children's non-verbal communication, such as when she quickly recognises that children may need a little more help. She teaches children to behave well, take turns and share. Children learn how to be safe, such as when they are cutting up the fruit for their snack. Children have many opportunities to learn about other cultures and to value each other's differences.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make choices from the freely available toys and they follow their own ideas. They readily express themselves, such as when communicating their favoured activities. They are creative, for instance, when choosing to mix paint colours to make their favourite colour. Children are happy and settled. Older children learn to count and recognise letters in their name. All children are gaining key skills that help to prepare them well for future learning and their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY369657 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1104747 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 10 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in the village of Wotton, Northampton. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She operates all year round, from 7.15am to 6pm, 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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