Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date 5 October 2018 Previous inspection date 11 June 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 works well with parents to help children settle in quickly. She involves them in making her initial assessments of children's existing skills on entry to her setting. The childminder uses this information to plan well for their start. n The childminder provides a wide range of interesting toys and resources that children enjoy exploring. She supplements this with a range of outings into the local community, such as, to stay and play groups, the library and local parks and woodland. She uses such opportunities well to support children's understanding of the world. n All children are gaining the skills that will help secure future success in their learning. Children are confident and motivated in their play and learning. n The childminder is skilled at supporting children's social skills. Children develop very positive relationships with each other. The childminder uses her ongoing commentary

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The provision is good

to encourage children to involve each other in their play.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully developed her programme of professional development to raise the quality of teaching and learning to an even higher level. n The childminder does not always make the most of her links with other early years settings children attend to help ensure the highest levels of continuity for children's learning.

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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 target professional development opportunities more on enhancing teaching and learning to the highest level n share more detailed information consistently about children learning with other settings they attend to help provide the highest level of consistency in teaching and continuity in children's learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector viewed a range of documentation, such as safeguarding procedures and the childminder's paediatric first-aid certificate. She discussed assessment and planning with the childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching. The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children. n The inspector checked the evidence of the childminder's training.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs that may indicate a child protection concern and she knows how to report any such concerns. The childminder considers the manufactures' guidance for toys and equipment in her risk assessments, including for the use of her trampoline. This helps keep children safe. The childminder monitors children's development to identify and address any additional needs. She shares information each day with parents about their children's activities and the care they receive. She keeps parents well informed about their children's progress. The childminder uses her links with other childminders to enrich art and craft activities for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations to identify what children need to learn next. She considers children's' interests effectively to help them engage well in activities. For example, the childminder provides books based on children's interest in trains to support their recognition of numbers. She supports children's communication and language well. The childminder encourages children who are familiarising themselves with her setting to join in and learn about the daily routine. The childminder helps children gain early literacy and mathematical skills. She encourages children to identify letters on signs that have personal significance, such as the initial letters of their name. She helps younger children use their senses to explore. They enjoy filling and emptying containers with water.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and enthusiastic in her interactions with children. She praises them readily for their attempts and achievements. Children enjoy their time in the setting. For example, they squeal with delight at discovering opportunities to play with water. The childminder encourages children to be independent and to persevere with tasks they find challenging. This helps children learn new skills, such as dressing themselves. She encourages children to adopt healthy practices, such as washing their hands before they eat. The childminder helps children learn to behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress relative to their starting points. They gain early mathematical and literacy skills. Older children learn to recognise their names, count and identify shapes correctly. Younger children enjoy looking at the wide range of books on offer on their own and with the childminder. Younger children gain good communication, social and physical skills. They learn to use spoons, build sentences and share toys. Children develop a secure understanding of how to keep themselves safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY217014 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10071102 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 11 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2002 and lives in the town of Brackley, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.45am to 5.45pm, 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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