Childminder EY497710

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 11 May 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

 Children behave very well. They are happy and thoroughly enjoy spending time with the friendly childminder. They are familiar with the childminder's routines and they learn to value and respect others.  The childminder is skilled at supporting children's emerging speech and language skills. She constantly engages children in meaningful conversation and repeats words back to them to help their pronunciation. Children who are learning English as an additional language are particularly well supported to swiftly learn new words and phrases.  Partnerships with parents and other professionals are strong. The childminder values the importance of sharing information with parents and other providers to promote consistency in children's care and learning.  The childminder recognises the importance of evaluating her practice. She seeks the views of parents and children to help her make changes that will benefit the children.

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This provision is good

For example, she has recently reviewed her outdoor provision with the help of the children and provided them with more learning opportunities.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not obtain enough detailed information about children's prior achievements when they first start with her.  The childminder does not always identify children's next steps in learning precisely enough to help them make the best possible progress.

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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

 obtain more detailed information from parents about children's capabilities when they first start to help target their learning more precisely from the outset  focus more precisely on identifying children's next steps in learning to help them make the best possible progress.

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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 took account of the views of parents 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 childminder has a good knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibility to keep children safe and protected. She is able to identify the signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder has a range of written policies and procedures that underpin and strengthen her good practice. She carries out daily risk assessments of her home to minimise any possible risks or hazards. The childminder regularly networks with other local childminders and values the support she receives from her local authority adviser. This helps her to keep up to date with any changes in legislation and provides her with ideas to develop her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The well-qualified childminder is knowledgeable about child development. She uses her observations of children's play to plan a range of exciting activities that motivates their interests and enhances their learning. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. For example, as children play she names colours and encourages them to count and recognise numbers. Children show their excitement as they engage in sensory experiences. They practice their physical skills as they fill and empty containers with water. They demonstrate their small-muscle skills as they skilfully use a range of tools, such as paint brushes and small rollers. Children display their imagination skills as they pretend to be doctors and use a stethoscope to listen to the childminder's heart rate.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build strong bonds with the childminder. She promotes their self-esteem at every opportunity to ensure they feel appreciated and valued. Children are confident to explore their environment and make independent choices about their play. They settle quickly and show they are content and happy in her care. For example, children develop confidence with their self-care routines and learn skills, such as washing their hands. The youngest children show determination and independence with putting on their coats and shoes. The childminder promotes children's healthy lifestyles. Children have daily opportunities to be physically active and are provided with healthy foods at snack and mealtimes. Children enjoy frequent trips in the community. For example, they visit local country parks and socialise with other children at different activity groups.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and are developing the skills they need for when they start school or pre-school. Children are self-motivated and independent learners. They recognise their names and familiar letters. Children develop good listening skills and follow instructions. Young children spontaneously sing their favourites songs and show happiness in giving meaning to the marks they make.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497710 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1050484 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 1 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Daventry, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Saturday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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