Childminder EY431740

Inspection date 8 August 2018 Previous inspection date 2 April 2015

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 Effectiveness of leadership and management Good 2 Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2 Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2 Outcomes for children Good 2

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The provision is good

n The childminder is very enthusiastic in his interactions with children. Children respond by engaging wholeheartedly in their play. The childminder provides children with a welcoming and stimulating environment which they freely explore. n The childminder is particularly skilled at supporting children's communication. He comments on children's play, introduces new words and asks many skilled questions. The childminder gives children time to talk and he values their responses. n Children develop their social skills well. The childminder makes the most of opportunities to help younger children learn to share and take turns, such as when picking strawberries in the garden. All children are making good progress and are gaining the skills that will support their future learning. n The childminder effectively evaluates and develops his practice. For example, his co- childminder observes him and makes suggestions to improve, and he seeks the advice

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The provision is good

from the local authority. He has introduced a self-service snack where children enhance their self-help skills.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always focus the planning of activities precisely on extending children's learning. n Although the childminder greatly values his good partnerships with parents, he does not always fully involve them in his assessments of children's learning, to gain a comprehensive knowledge of children and fully target support for their learning.

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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

n refine the planning of activities to focus even more precisely on what children need to learn next n involve parents more consistently in the assessments of children's learning and skills, to build a comprehensive knowledge of the children and plan for their developmental needs.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n 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. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers through verbal feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder works well with his co-childminder to help safeguard children. He updates his child protection knowledge regularly and ensures his policies and procedures reflect the latest requirements. The childminder is alert to any signs that may indicate a child protection concern. He knows how to report any such concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder uses risk assessments well to identify and minimise any potential hazards to help ensure children play in a safe environment. The childminder provides parents with a wealth of information about their children's care and learning. Parents highly praise the childminder for the care he shows towards their children. Good links are in place with other settings that children attend to help support continuity in their care. The childminder uses his assessments of children's learning to identify and address any gaps in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder effectively helps children to follow their own play choices. He provides many interesting activities that contribute to children's understanding of the wider world. For example, children enjoy going on walks in the local woods and parks. They look at the animals and birds, and the childminder helps them to explore objects of interest that they find. The childminder skilfully helps younger children to develop their imagination and literacy skills well. For instance, he reads stories in a lively way that captures their interest. The childminder helps children to develop their early pretend play, based on their favourite stories. He uses pictures to help children identify and name food items, such as apples, raspberries and bananas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder successfully promotes children's health and emotional well-being. Children settle well and build trusting relationships. The childminder is alert to children's physical and emotional needs throughout the day. Children freely approach him when they need help, demonstrating a secure confidence that he will meet their needs. The childminder praises children and supports their self-esteem well. He provides healthy food for children, and supports them to gain an awareness of the importance of good hygiene, such as when they wash their hands. Children have many opportunities to engage in physically exerting activities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good literacy skills and listen well to stories. They are active learners who demonstrate good attention skills. Younger children are beginning to count and name colours. Children are beginning to build for a purpose using construction toys, such as when they start to create a digger from blocks. Some children are starting to recognise numbers. All children develop good relationships with their peers. Older, school-aged children play sensitively with the younger children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY431740 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10060593 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection 2 April 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Ecton Brook, Northampton. He holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 5. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. He works alongside a co-childminder. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Registers

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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Registers

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