Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Childminder report 11 Kings Close, NORTHAMPTON NN4 5AH

p.1

Inspection date 8 October 2018 Previous inspection date 14 October 2014

p.1

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

p.1

The provision is good

n Children benefit from a well-organised and stimulating environment. The childminder provides lots of interesting resources that inspire children's curiosity and promotes their engagement in learning. She offers a good balance of planned activities as well as opportunities for children to initiate their own play ideas. n Children are settled and happy in the childminder's care. They show their strong attachments towards her as they enjoy lots of cuddles. The childminder offers children lots of reassurance and praise which helps to promote their emotional well-being. n Partnerships with parents are well established. The childminder provides parents with regular updates on their children's progress and suggests ideas on how they can further support their child's learning at home. n The childminder is conscientious about the service she provides and regularly reflects on how she can further improve this. She completes training to further develop her

p.1

The provision is good

knowledge and skills, which helps to improve outcomes for children.

p.1

It is not yet outstanding because:

n Occasionally, children's next steps in learning are not identified precisely enough to help them make the best possible progress. n The childminder is not always successful in establishing effective partnerships with other early year's settings that children attend to help promote continuity in children's care and learning.

p.1

What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

p.2

What the setting needs to do to improve further

n focus more precisely on identifying children's individual next steps in learning, to help them make the best possible progress n strengthen partnership working with other early years settings that children attend to help promote continuity in children's care and learning.

p.2

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 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 for the inspection.

p.2

Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures to help her to safeguard and protect children from potential harm. She undertakes regular safeguarding training to keep her knowledge and skills up to date. The childminder has a good understanding of the possible signs that indicate a child could be at risk of abuse. She knows the procedure to follow to report any concerns about a child in her care. The childminder carries out thorough risk assessments to identify potential hazards and takes appropriate action to remove or minimise these to ensure children's safety.

p.3

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminders teaching is good. She supports younger children's attempts at early communication very well. For example, she engages in children's play and commentates on what they are doing. When children babble she repeats the sounds they make back to them and introduces them to new words to extend their vocabulary. The childminder supports children's understanding of shape, size and counting. For example, she encourages children to build small towers using different sized pots and counts as they stack them on top of one another. Children smile and laugh as they knock them down and quickly try stacking them again. The childminder promotes children's sensory and exploratory play well. Children delight in investigating the texture of jelly. The childminder enhances their enjoyment and learning, as she encourages them to explore using all their senses.

p.3

Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with plenty of opportunities to be physically active and gain fresh air daily. She encourages younger children to develop the muscles in their legs by pulling themselves up on the furniture. She makes good use of local facilities. For example, children frequently go for walks to parks and take part in 'Rhyme time' activities at the library. These visits help children to socialise with other children and supports them to learn more about their local community. The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour well. She is calm in her approach and speaks respectfully to them. This has a positive impact on the good behaviour's children learn. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and works closely with parents to support children's individual needs and routines. She encourages children's independence, for example, she provides younger children with a spoon so they can have a go at feeding themselves.

p.3

Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and develop the skills needed in preparation for their next stage in learning and their move on to pre-school or school. Children are motivated to make choices in their play. They are active learners who are willing to try new things. For example, younger children enjoy repeatedly pressing the buttons on interactive toys so they can listen to the sounds they make.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number EY463900 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10069657 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 14 October 2014

p.4

Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Northampton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

p.4

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.

p.4

Registers

procedures set out in the guidance Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted, which is available from Ofsted's website: www.ofsted.gov.uk . If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk . achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

p.4

Registers

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Registers

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open- government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Registers

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: www.ofsted.gov.uk/user .

p.5

Registers

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.ofsted.gov.uk

p.5