Childminder EY501308

Inspection date 19 September 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 welcomes children into her home and provides a wealth of interesting opportunities to help them to make good progress in their learning. n The childminder continuously considers ways to develop her practice. She conscientiously takes account and responds to the views of parents and children. n The childminder carefully observes children as they play. This helps her to make accurate assessments of children's current developmental stage. n Children have developed close attachments to the childminder. They show that they feel safe and secure in her care. n Children's behaviour is good. The childminder encourages children to be well- mannered. She reminds them to say 'please' and 'thank you' and helps them to learn to be tolerant to one another, to take turns and to share their toys.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder does not always use information gained through observations and assessments to plan precisely for children's next steps in their learning to help them to make the best possible progress. n Partnerships with outside agencies and professionals are not fully established to promote even better outcomes for children. n The childminder's programme of professional development is not yet focussed on raising the quality of teaching to the highest possible 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 use information gained through observations and assessments to plan more precisely to support children's next steps in learning to help them make the best possible progress n enhance knowledge of outside agencies and professionals to establish even more effective partnership working to promote better outcomes for children n strengthen the ongoing programme of professional development to raise the quality of teaching and learning for children to the highest possible level.

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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 and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to 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 other household members 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 regularly updates her skills and knowledge to ensure that she is aware of the procedures to follow should she have any concerns over the welfare of a child. Thorough policies, procedures and risk assessments help the childminder to keep children safe at all times. Children are very well supervised both inside and whilst on outings, including walking to and from the local school. The childminder effectively monitors the opportunities available to children to ensure that they have access to all areas of learning. Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder supports parents with ideas and guidance of how they can continue their children's learning at home. Parent's comment positively about the childminder. They state how well informed they are of the progress that their children make. They are pleased with the care that the childminder offers their children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children well and follows their interests. She gives children choices about, which toys and resources they would like to play with. For example, the childminder responds to children's request to play with soft dough. She uses the opportunity to develop children's mathematical skills. The childminder helps them to identify the different shaped cutters and to count how many shapes they have created. Children enjoy listening to stories. The childminder encourages children to turn the pages of their favourite books and to discuss well known characters that they can see. Children's early communication skills are well promoted. The childminder talks to children, initiating meaningful conversations and introducing new words and phrases to them. She speaks clearly and precisely to encourage correct pronunciation.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and settled in the care of the childminder. They show confidence and high levels of self-esteem as they willingly interact with visitors. The childminder supports children in becoming independent. She encourages them to do things for themselves, such as knowing where to put their shoes when they come in from the garden. The childminder helps children to develop a healthy lifestyle. Children have lots of opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air, both in the childminder's garden and within the local community. The childminder provides healthy meals and snacks for children. Children listen attentively to the childminder as she reminds them of the rules and boundaries in her home. For instance not to climb on the settee and the need to help to help her to clear away toys before snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning. The childminder skilfully identifies any gaps in children's learning ensuring that they are closed as quickly as possible. Children show confidence in their surroundings. They are developing important skills that will support them as they move to the next stage in their learning or move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501308 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10059820 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder was registered in 2016 and lives in the village of Brigstock, Kettering, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, 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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Registers

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