Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date 3 September 2018 Previous inspection date 3 May 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Inadequate 4 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 has formed positive, caring attachments with the children. This nurtures children's sense of security and confidence, and promotes good behaviour. n The premises are in good order, and contain a wealth of resources. This provides children with an environment that supports their care and learning. n The childminder offers effective support and guidance to children when they are involved with activities. This helps children to make good progress. n The childminder takes children on a variety of outings and this helps to extend their experiences of the natural world. n The childminder knows the children well. She uses regular observation and assessment of their development to provide her with clear understanding of their progress, and the next steps for their learning. n The childminder has good working partnerships with parents. She communicates effectively with them, which helps to support children's care needs, and their learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not develop her awareness of children's home language, where English is an additional language. n The childminder has not fully embedded the arrangements for monitoring the quality of teaching and supervision for assistants.

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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 obtain information about children's home language, and use this to support their communication and language development n improve the monitoring of teaching and coaching of assistants, including individual supervision meetings, to increase opportunities for their development, and to discuss the children's progress and any welfare issues they may have about them.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and parents. n The inspector toured the premises with the childminder. n The inspector observed children's activities and children's interactions with the childminder. n The inspector observed the children and their activities during an outing to a local park. n The inspector considered various policies and records, including those for safeguarding, medication, qualifications and training, children's learning and development, and risk assessment.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder is highly qualified for her role in childcare. She has made effective improvements since her last inspection. The childminder and her assistants complete training, such as paediatric first aid and food safety and hygiene, to support children's well-being. She offers support to assistants in respect of their practice. However, there is a lack structure for coaching, and discussion of any matters relating to children. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a good knowledge of child protection, and knows the procedures to follow when she has a concern about a child's welfare. The premises are clean and tidy. They provide a comfortable and accessible environment for children's play and learning. The childminder supplements children's learning outdoors, with outings to parks and natural woodland areas. Records and policies are maintained effectively. The childminder has positive relationships with

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

parents. Parents comment that their children are well cared for, and refer to the childminder as being passionate about her role.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder regularly observes and assesses what children can do. She links this to her activity planning to inform the next steps in their development. The childminder communicates sensitively, providing a commentary to support younger children's learning. She leaves space for children to process what is being said and allows them time to respond. This helps children to make sense of their world and to develop their language. However, where English is an additional language for children, the childminder does not provide opportunities for them to use their home language within their play and learning. Children show excitement at the prospect of being creative. They use various art materials to shape their ideas when experimenting with paints and textured materials. The childminder encourages children to use numbers in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are interested in playing and exploring. They are enthusiastic learners, showing high levels of concentration during activities. The childminder recognises children's achievements, and consistently offers praise and encouragement. Children respond well to this and show pleasure in their accomplishments. The childminder is a good role- model for children, as she is a calm and clear communicator. As a consequence, children are confident and well-behaved in her care. Children learn how to keep themselves safe, for example, the childminder teaches them about road safety when on outings. The childminder is caring and attentive towards the children. As a result, children of all ages feel relaxed and secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children progress well from their starting points. They develop skills and abilities, which support their next stage of learning, and prepare them for school. Older children recite numbers in order to 10. They say each number out loud as they count objects. Children take responsibility for helpful tasks, for example, an older child voluntarily put a discarded book back into the bookcase. Younger children settle well and confidently explore the environment and the available activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY499674 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10070078 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 11 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 3 May 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Northampton. She regularly works with two assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 6 and early years teacher status.

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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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