Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 July 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 enjoy the time they spend in the childminder's home. They take part in a wide range of activities and the childminder uses the local area to enhance children's experiences further.  The childminder is keen to continue her own professional development. She attends groups and networking opportunities in her local area, and undertakes appropriate and relevant training.  The childminder has developed a close bond with the children in her care. Children are happy and settled, and they demonstrate a strong sense of emotional security and confidence.  The childminder completes accurate assessments of children's progress. She uses the information she gathers to identify the next steps in children's learning.  The childminder works effectively with other early years providers. She shares information regarding children's learning and development to support continuity of care and complement children's learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not consistently provide challenge or extension during children's play to ensure that they make the best possible progress.  Children do not have enough opportunities to explore their own cultures and those of others or to understand similarities and differences between people in the wider world.

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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

 offer children extra challenge in their experiences to accelerate their progress even further  extend opportunities for children to gain a greater awareness of the wider world and maximise their understanding of diversity.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning.  The inspector completed a join evaluation of an activity with the childminder.  The inspector took the views of parents into account through written feedback.  The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of the leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder identifies the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She is clear about the procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder evaluates her practice and undertakes regular training that is targeted to help her provide individualised care for children. She uses local groups and classes to provide children with additional experiences and uses them to help her gain ideas to further children's learning. The childminder ensures her premises are safe and regularly reviews her policies and procedures. Parents comment very positively on the overall quality of care provided by the childminder and feel it has been good for their children's development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has a secure knowledge of how children learn and develop. She encourages children to play and explore, asking good questions that enable children to communicate their own ideas and share their own experiences. Children enjoy playing and mixing sand and water. They experiment with how to fill containers in the most efficient manner and enjoy making sandcastles. Children enjoy recreating their own experiences. For example, they set up a picnic blanket and make sure the corners are weighed down so that it does not blow away. The childminder regularly observes children's learning and uses the information to inform planning. She routinely collects information from parents and other settings that children attend to find out about children's other experiences.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has a very caring manner with the children and they develop very positive relationships with her. She supports their confidence and self-esteem. Children are learning to play together and understand the boundaries set to encourage them to share and take turns. They are developing their physical skills and learning to use tools for the correct purpose, such as using knives to cut their fruit for snack time. Children enjoy the outdoor area and have plenty of opportunities to gain fresh air and are beginning to take manageable risks in their play. They are learning to manage their personal hygiene. For example, the importance of washing their hands before eating snacks and at mealtimes.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development in relation to their starting points. They acquire the key skills to support them in the next stage of their learning and eventual move on to school. Children enjoy counting and use mathematical language in their play. They enjoy listening to stories and ask 'why' and 'what' questions about different parts of the story to try and further their understanding. Children demonstrate that they are eager learners.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499122 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1048494 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 3 - 3 Total number of places 3 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2016 and lives in Wellingborough. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, with flexible times to suit the needs of parents, except for family holidays. The childminder offers overnight care.

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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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