Childminder 220415

Inspection date 16 October 2018 Previous inspection date 21 October 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 ensures that children receive a broad range of opportunities covering all areas of learning. Effective assessment procedures ensure any gaps in children's learning are swiftly identified and appropriate support implemented. n The childminder works well other professionals and external agencies. As a result, children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities get the support they need to make the best possible progress. n There is a good exchange of information between the childminder and parents. The childminder regularly shares information with them about their children's ongoing progress and how this can be continued at home. n The childminder and her assistant have a natural and warm rapport with children and the quality of her teaching is good. The childminder organises her home very well to enable children to explore and follow their own ideas as they play. Children make good

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasions, the childminder does not introduce shape and number in meaningful contexts during children's play. This means children have less opportunities to hear and practise what they know to enhance their skills further. n Sometimes, the childminder and her assistant are too quick to help children. This means children have fewer opportunities to be able to learn how to do things for themselves.

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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 use every opportunity to help children to use their developing knowledge of shape and number to challenge and extend their skills even further n increase opportunities for older children to be independent and to learn how to take responsibility for themselves and the environment.

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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 inside and outside and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder, her assistant and children at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the childminder and her assistants, training and suitability. She looked at relevant documentation and discussed the childminders self- evaluation and children's learning. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from their written comments provided by the childminder. n The inspector evaluated the success of activities with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder, and her assistant, have a thorough understanding of the signs of abuse and of the steps to take should they suspect a child was at risk. Both complete regular training to ensure their knowledge is up to date and accurate. The childminder maintains an up-to-date safeguarding policy and procedure as a point of reference and to share with parents. She carries out thorough risk assessments of her home and garden, and talks to children about their own safety. All children take part in the emergency evacuation procedure to ensure they know what to do if the alarm sounds. The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continually develop her practice. She regularly talks with her assistant and seeks the views of parents to help develop and build on her good practice.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children flourish in this secure and well-resourced setting. The childminder and her assistant carry out observations of children as they play to assess their current stage of development. The childminder understands the need to identify any gaps in children's learning and ensures that they are closed as swiftly as possible. Both the childminder and her assistant successfully adapt activities to children's different ages and stages of development. For example, during the parachute game, an older child is asked to identify the varied colours, whereas a younger child is helped to anticipate when the parachute will land. When children try to use cutters to create shapes in the dough, the childminder talks to them about 'pressing down hard', demonstrating as she does this. The childminder and her assistant use language all the time with children, asking questions and repeating words and sentences they use. This helps children to hear how

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively promotes healthy lifestyles. She works closely with parents to ensure children are offered a good balance of meals and snacks. The childminder and her assistant manage children's behaviour fairly and consistently. Children learn to share and take turns as they play. They are praised highly for even the smallest of achievements, which helps support their developing confidence and self-esteem. As a result, children demonstrate positive behaviour and the learning environment is calm. Children enjoy playing outside. Here, they scoop shiny pebbles into containers, make castles from the sand and enjoy splashing in water. They also have opportunities to climb on larger apparatus and wheeled toys. This helps develop their coordination and larger physical skills.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children, including those who receive funding and who have special educational needs and/or disabilities, make good progress from their starting points. Children are learning to play together with their peers and are starting to form friendships. They choose how and what they want to play with as well as whether they want to play indoors or outdoors. Children show an interest in books from a young age as they listen to stories or sit quietly looking through them independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220415 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10065142 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 8 Date of previous inspection 21 October 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1994 and lives in Rushden, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. The childminder occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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