Childminder EY356592

Inspection date 11 October 2018 Previous inspection date 13 August 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 has built strong parent partnerships that she uses well to ensure continuity in children's care. She gathers detailed information when children start to help her get to know children quickly and tailor her provision for their individual needs. n The childminder provides many thoughtful opportunities for children to develop their understanding the world. She helps children talk about some of the things they have observed such as plants, newts and insects in her designated 'nature area'. She helps children learn to care for living things. n The childminder is very warm and friendly in her interactions with children. Children confidently direct the childminder in their play. She offers lots of encouragement for their efforts and achievements. Children demonstrate they are very happy and settled in her care. n The childminder makes regular assessments of what children know and can do and she

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The provision is good

recognises any areas where children would benefit from additional support. n All children make good progress in their learning relative to their starting points.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder doesn't always recognise when children need help to respond to her suggestions and questions to fully extend their learning. n The childminder has not developed an ambitious programme to continually improve her professional knowledge aimed at achieving exceptional outcomes for children.

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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 teaching more on giving children the time and support they need to be able to fully respond to suggestions and questions n establish a targeted plan for continual professional development to enhance 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 checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living on the premises. She also looked at all areas of the childminder's home that are used for childminding purposes, including the garden. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documentation, including her policies, training certificates, medication and accident records and a selection of children's learning records. n The inspector discussed self evaluation and professional development. n The inspector observed a planned activity and jointly discussed the learning intentions and outcomes with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of her role and responsibilities to protect children's welfare. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of any child protection concern. The childminder updates her policies and procedures to reflect recent requirements. Effective risk assessments help keep children safe. She ensures children only have closely supervised and planned access to the area where there is a pond. Self-evaluation is accurate and includes the views of parents. The childminder continually adapts her toys and resources to suit children's personal interest and stage of development. She improves art and craft activities as a result of her own research.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder ensures children can help themselves to the range of resources to support their learning and development. She follows children's lead and she encourages children to be self-motivated in their play. Overall the childminder helps children develop their communication and language skills well. She continually talks to them as they play. The childminder builds conversations around their experiences at home. She supports children to talk about what they see and do in her setting. She provides many opportunities for children to be imaginative. Children enjoy using props to pretend to look after baby dolls and clean the house. They explore making marks using chalks.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children emotional and physical needs well. She helps children develop their independence. She teaches children to adopt healthy practice. For example, children know they have to eat their sandwiches and salad items before they can have their dessert. The childminder is sensitive to children's stage of development when supporting their good behaviour. She helps children who are developing a growing sense of will and determination to manage their emotions well. She teaches children to stay safe during outings and visits to the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children gain the skills that they need to support their future learning and move to school. They demonstrate their emerging self-care skills, such as when they take off their socks and help unpack their lunches. Children are developing their early literacy and mathematical skills well. They enjoy looking at books; they sit and look at the pictures commenting on what they see. Children develop their understanding of shapes as they successfully complete puzzles with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356592 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10065183 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 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 13 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Kettering, Northamptonshire and holds a childcare qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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