Childminder EY537282

Inspection date 4 October 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 Children develop close caring relationships with the childminder. They are very well settled and happy, which helps to support their emotional well-being. n The childminder monitors and assesses children's progress effectively. She observes children's play and tracks their achievements to ensure they make good progress in relation to their starting points. n The childminder promotes children's mathematical skills very well. She consistently introduces mathematical language through children's play to extend their understanding. For example, children are beginning to recognise familiar shapes, such as a circle. n The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour well. She provides them with lots of praise and encourages them to use their manners, be kind and show respect towards others and their environment. n Partnerships with parents and local schools are well established. The childminder shares information with them to support children's ongoing care and learning. Parents

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The provision is good

can access their children's online learning journal at any time and the childminder makes suggestions on how they can extend their child's learning at home.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has yet to explore ways to further enhance her professional development, to extend her knowledge and raise the quality of her teaching to an even higher level. n The childminder does not fully evaluate her provision effectively enough to precisely identify ongoing priorities to help her to continually improve and develop her practice.

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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 extend the programme for continuous professional development so that it focuses more precisely on raising the quality of teaching, skills and knowledge to an even higher level n strengthen self-evaluation and focus more accurately on identifying targets to support continual improvement.

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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 outdoors, 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.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular training to help her to keep her safeguarding knowledge up to date. She is aware of her responsibility to safeguard children and protect them from potential harm. She understands how to identify and report any safeguarding concerns. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures, which underpin and strengthen her good practice. The childminder has established strong links with other local childminders to engage in professional discussions and share good practice and ideas.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder interacts well with children to support their individual learning. She gives them lots of choice in what they do and follows their interests as they play. The childminder understands how to support children's developing speech and communication. She constantly talks with the children commenting on what they are doing. She sensitively repeats words back to them to help with their correct pronunciation. The childminder extends children's thinking and allows them time to respond to her questions. For example, she asks them what flavour cakes they are cooking, as they role play with the kitchen and play food. When they respond 'strawberry' she asks if they can cut the 'round' cake into 'half' and then 'quarters', so they can all taste some.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder ensures children have regular opportunities to play outdoors and to interact with others to increase their social confidence. For example, children enjoy going on regular trips to local parks, stay-and-play groups and take part in fun French lessons. Children learn good hygiene routines, such as washing their hands before eating and the childminder works with parents to promote healthy eating. Children's independence is promoted well. For example, children use knives safely and skillfully to cut apples and strawberries in to bite-sized chunks for their snack. The childminder teaches children how to carefully use the knife, such as cutting away from them so as not to hurt their fingers.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are confident and capable speakers; they listen and follow instructions well. Children gain the skills they need for their next stage in learning and are well prepared for when they move on to pre-school. They are curious and active learners who enjoy engaging in a wide range of different activities. Children show an interest in books and enjoy sharing familiar stories about their favourite characters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537282 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10076817 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Towcester, Northamptonshire. She operates during term time from 7.30am to 6pm, 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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