Childminder EY501238

Inspection date 14 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 experienced and knowledgeable. She conscientiously provides a good-quality, home-from-home environment in which children make good progress in their learning and development. n Partnerships with parents are good overall. The childminder spends time talking to parents each day. She keeps them informed about their children's personal care routines and the activities that they have enjoyed during the day. n The childminder carefully considers ways to continuously develop the quality of her practice. She values the views of parents and takes account of children's preferences and interests when setting targets for future development. n The childminder closely observes children as they play. She accurately assesses their developmental stage and interests. This helps her to plan appropriate next steps in children's learning and to promote their good progress. n Children behave very well. The childminder is a good role model for children. She

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The provision is good

reminds them to share their toys and to say 'please' and 'thank you'. n Children enjoy spending time in the local community, for instance, at the local park. This helps them to gain an awareness of the world beyond the childminder's and their own home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents about how they can support their children's learning and development at home.

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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 provide parents with further guidance and ideas for how they can support their children's learning and development at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities inside and outdoors and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to the children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. Detailed risk assessments help the childminder to ensure that potential risks to children's safety are minimised. The childminder is currently undertaking major improvements to her property that will increase the areas that are available to children. Children are very well supervised at all times, both within the home and on outings. The childminder attends training events to develop her skills further. She regularly meets with other childminders to share good practice. Effective partnerships with other settings that children attend are well established. This helps to ensure that children's learning is consolidated and continuous. Parents state how happy they are with the progress that their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her knowledge and understanding of how children learn to provide well-planned and interesting learning opportunities. For example, children show high levels of engagement as they explore a tray of cereals. They competently fill and pour the cereals from one container to another. The childminder supports children's communication skills by offering commentary to their play. She skilfully introduces early mathematical language, using terminology such as 'full' and 'empty'. The childminder respects children's choices. She enables them to direct activities in accordance with their own wishes. For instance, slightly older children discover pleasure in the sensory experience of crunching the cereals with their feet. Children are learning to enjoy the pleasure to be gained from books. The childminder encourages even very young children to turn the pages and to find the characters in the book that they enjoy.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled. They are confident in their surroundings and familiar with the routines. For example, children anticipate when it is time for their snack. They go independently to the cupboard where they know their plates are kept. Likewise, they know that putting on their shoes means that can enjoy the fresh air outside. Children are developing a good understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder provides children with nutritious meals and snacks. She encourages children to learn to enjoy a variety of fresh fruit and vegetables. The childminder helps children to develop self-care skills. For instance, each child has a photograph of themselves above their towel for easy identification and independent access.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their initial starting points. Accurate assessments of children's learning enable the childminder to identify and close any gaps in their development. Children show engagement and enthusiasm in their play. They are confident and motivated and are developing a desire for learning. Children are gaining necessary skills for the next stage in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501238 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10059819 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Nassington, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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