Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Childminder report 21 Cavendish Drive, NORTHAMPTON NN3 3DH

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Inspection date 14 September 2018 Previous inspection date 22 July 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 knows the children and families well. Children are happy, settled and display confidence in their relationships with the childminder and with other children. n Children are confident and capable communicators. The childminder engages children in conversation at every opportunity. She uses effective questioning and modelling to build their vocabulary and boost their communication. n Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder effectively assesses and monitors children's progress. She plans a wide range of interesting activities that successfully promote children's next steps in learning. n The childminder has established good relationships with parents and other professionals. She communicates daily with parents and teachers to share relevant information to support children's ongoing care and education. n Children's behaviour is managed well by the childminder. She provides them with lots

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The provision is good

of praise and encouragement, which helps to build their self-esteem and promote their emotional well-being. Younger children learn to take turns, share and use their manners with the childminder's reassuring support and guidance.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not yet fully targeted her programme of professional development to help her to raise the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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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 focus professional development opportunities more precisely to help raise the quality of teaching and learning outcomes for children to the highest level.

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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 her co-childminder and spoke with the 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

The childminder effectively reflects on her practice. She seeks feedback from parents to help her to identify further improvements. She meets regular with other childminders to share good practice and activity ideas. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her child protection training. She has a good understanding of the possible signs and symptoms of abuse. She is aware of the procedure to follow to report any concerns about the welfare of a child in her care. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments to ensure her home and garden are safe for children to play. She works well in partnership with her co-childminder. They have their own key children and this helps to support their individual care and learning needs.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets down to the children's level and actively joins in with their play. For example, children engage in imaginative play with farm animals. The childminder makes the noises of the animals and encourages the children to copy the sounds. The childminder introduces children to mathematical language routinely during their play. For example, she helps them to understand about measurement and shape, as they explore different shaped pasta and compare the size. The childminder counts as children spoon the pasta into pots. She skillfully extends their learning offering them further ideas to develop their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to develop an understanding of keeping themselves safe. For example, she gently reminds children to be careful when they drop pasta on the floor, as they could slip on it and fall. The childminder promotes children's independence and praises their attempts to do things for themselves. Children are encouraged to feed themselves and drink plenty of water throughout the day. Children enjoy being physically active and spending time in the fresh air. For example, they regularly walk to the near by pond to feed the ducks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are developing the skills they need for their next stage in learning and for their move on to pre-school or school. Children develop good social skills and enjoy new experiences. They show a keen interest in books and enjoy visiting the local library. They follow instructions well and use one-handed tools with increasing control. They enjoy joining in with singing and rhymes.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY460002 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10067757 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 22 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Northampton. She operates Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 5.30pm all year round, except for family holiday and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder regularly works with a co-childminder.

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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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