Childminder 220313

Childminder report 11 Carlton Road, Wilbarston, MARKET HARBOROUGH, Leicestershire LE16 8QD

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Inspection date 9 October 2018 Previous inspection date 13 November 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 Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n The childminder has a very gentle and encouraging manner with children. She knows them all well and this helps children to feel confident in her home and to move around freely choosing the activities they want to take part in. n Children enjoy the good range of activities the childminder provides for them. She encourages them to make choices and to take the play in their own direction. For example, she adds scissors and sticky tape to a drawing activity on the children's request and this enables them to extend their own creativity. n Partnerships with parents are good. Parents comment on how much their children enjoy attending and about how flexible and helpful the childminder is in accommodating their specific childcare needs. n Children's safety is given high priority. The childminder completes risk assessments of her home and takes steps to minimise identified risks. Children learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, when walking home from school, they stay close to the

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The provision is good

childminder and walk on the inside of the pavement.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Although the childminder works effectively with the school in general, she does not seek detailed information about individual children's interests so she can offer a consistent approach and fully complement 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 extend the partnership working with the local school to obtain more information about each child's interests to build further on their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed children's play indoors and spoke to the childminder about how she plans activities that meet their needs. 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 spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to one parent during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of the likely indicators of child abuse and she is familiar with the procedures to follow if she were to have concerns about a child. She keeps her knowledge up to date through refresher training courses and she acknowledges the increased level of confidence that comes with extra knowledge and understanding. The childminder shows a commitment to continually improving her service. She successfully adapts the activities for children to ensure they remain interested and engaged now she only provides care before and after school.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children quickly settle when they arrive at the childminder's house after school. They know where to find the play materials and become busy and engaged in their play. Children are involved in the planning of activities, they are confident to ask the childminder for items they want and she knows what they like. This results in children being keen to take part. For example, she knows that some children thoroughly enjoy small world imaginative play with figures, buildings and road ways. As soon as the children arrive they are eager to play. The childminder interacts well with children. She joins in as they invite her to have some pretend dinner they prepare with the play food. Children benefit from the praise they receive from the childminder.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are happy and confident in the childminder's home. They know the routines and develop independence as they put their belongings on their peg in the hallway and make choices about what they do. Their awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle is supported. Children are encouraged to manage their own self-care, they have access to drinking water and the childminder makes the most of the rural location for outdoor play. Children show they have a secure and positive relationship with the childminder as they take part in relaxed conversations. For example, they talk freely about their day at school during a drawing activity. Children's behaviour is very good. They work together very well, negotiating with each other and waiting for their turn. The childminder is a good role model for the children. She speaks clearly to them so they know what is expected and she shows respect and care for them. Older children help their younger friends to

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

find items they want and share ideas for art work.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220313 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10065141 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 4 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 13 November 2015

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The childminder registered in 2001 and lives in Wilbarston. She operates during term time only from 7.30am until 9am and from 3.30pm until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder is a qualified early years teacher.

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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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