Childminder EY501286

Inspection date 21 August 2018 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 highly qualified. She has a very good understanding of how children learn and develop. Children make good progress across all areas of their learning and development. n Children's communication and language skills are promoted extremely well. The childminder constantly commentates on what children are doing. She introduces them to new words and allows them time to think, respond and develop their own play ideas. n The childminder has established strong bonds with the children and their families. She is calm, kind and caring, and children openly go to her for cuddles and comfort. n The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour very well. She constantly praises children's efforts and fosters their emotional well-being. She encourages children to share, take turns and develop respect for others. n The childminder has established good relationships with parents and other professionals. She shares detailed information about the ongoing progress children

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The provision is good

make. The childminder values parents' involvement and encourages them to continue their children's learning at home. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to her continued professional development. She implements the knowledge she gains from training effectively to help her improve outcomes for children.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not make the best use of all opportunities to gain the views of parents to help her develop her practice 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

n promote further the opportunities for parents to contribute their views to help strengthen practice.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder and spoke with children during the inspection. 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 from feedback provided by the childminder for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly refreshes her child protection knowledge and keeps up to date with any new safeguarding matters. She has a good understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance and knows how to recognise any signs of extreme or radical behaviour. She has a good knowledge of the possible signs of abuse and how to respond to any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder identifies possible hazards in her home and garden and minimises the risks to keep children safe. The childminder works closely with another local childminder to share ideas and good practice. She values advice she receives from the local authority early years adviser to further improve her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is good and, in some instances, outstanding. The childminder knows the children extremely well. She skillfully observes their play to monitor their progress and effectively identifies their next steps in learning. Children play well together and show genuine fondness towards each other. They are happy and demonstrate sustained engagement in the activities the childminder provides for them. For example, younger children become deeply engrossed in looking at books and listening to stories. They eagerly turn the pages and delight in lifting the flaps of the book to see what picture is underneath.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are very well settled and demonstrate high levels of confidence and self-esteem. The childminder promotes young children's growing independence well. She organises toys and resources so that children can make informed choices about what they want to play with. The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to gain fresh air and be physically active. For example, she takes children out for daily walks around the local area and to play parks and woods. Children also visit stay-and-play groups with the childminder, where they have the opportunity to socialise with other adults and children. The childminder promotes children's individual needs well. For example, she knows when they are tired or hungry and responds appropriately. She works closely with parents to ensure children's healthy lifestyles are promoted.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the necessary skills they need for their next stage in learning or their move on to school. Children confidently interact and communicate with visitors. They are eager to explore musical instruments and enjoy listening to the different sounds they make. Children dance and perform the actions to familiar rhymes and songs. Young children are beginning to manage their own care needs, for example, they drink confidently from breakers and feed themselves finger foods.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501286 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10059829 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Oundle, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds early years teacher status. She 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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