Childminder EY537484

Inspection date 12 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 The quality of the childminders teaching is good, and in some instances outstanding. n The childminder promotes children's language development extremely well. She skilfully engages children in meaningful discussions using consistently rich and varied language. Children are articulate and routinely use complex words and sentences in their conversations with the childminder and visitors. n Children are happy and demonstrate high levels of concentration and perseverance in their play and learning. They are motivated to engage in activities, which are led by the childminder and also confident to explore their own play ideas. n Children behave well. The childminder acts as a positive role model and sets clear expectations for children's behaviour. For example, children know they should use 'kind hands and words' when playing with their friends. Children routinely use their manners, saying 'please' and 'thank you' without prompting and take turns in their play.

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The provision is good

n The childminder has established strong partnerships with parents and other early years settings that children attend. She regularly shares children's progress with parents and works closely with other settings to help promote consistency in children's care and learning.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not yet precisely focused her professional development to help her acquire new skills and build on her existing knowledge to raise the quality of her teaching to an even higher 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 focus professional development opportunities more precisely to help raise the quality of teaching and learning to the highest level.

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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 had 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.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder recognises the signs that indicate a child may be at risk of neglect or harm. She is aware of the procedures to follow to report any concerns to ensure that children's welfare is promoted. The childminder effectively reflects on her provision and recognises the importance of including parents and children's feedback in evaluating her practice. She uses this information well to help her improve the service she provides. Parents are very complimentary about the childminder, and comment on the good progress their children have made since starting with her. The childminder welcomes support from her local authority adviser. She acts on their advice to help her further improve and develop her practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides a stimulating and well-resourced learning environment. She has a good understanding of how children learn and uses this knowledge to help her plan activities based on children's interests and next steps in learning. Children show excitement as they actively explore using all their senses. They routinely use mathematical language in their play and conversations. For example, they talk about the 'triangle' shapes they are cutting out to make a rocket. They count spontaneously and use their imagination skills well. On a pretend shopping trip, they name and count the different foods they are going to buy and how many they need. The childminder uses effective questioning to extend children's understanding and progress their learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is caring and responsive to children's individual needs. She develops secure relationships with the children and this helps to build their positive emotional well-being. The childminder provides children with lots of praise and encouragement. Children are extremely independent and demonstrate a real 'can do' attitude in their play and learning. They are also happy to ask the childminder for extra support when they need it, such as doing up a 'tricky' zip on their coats. The childminder promotes children's physical development very well. Children spend lots of time playing and being active outdoors. For example, they visit local parks and practice their coordination skills as they steer ride-on toys around the childminder's garden.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well supported to develop the skills needed for their next stage in learning and are extremely well prepared for their move on to pre-school or school. They are confident and capable communicators. Children show a keen interest in books and this helps to develop their early reading skills. They delight in choosing their favourite stories to read with the childminder. They treat books carefully and turn the pages independently. They point to the pictures and recite familiar words and phrases.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537484 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10077149 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Long Buckby, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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