Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Childminder report 2 Church Lane, Alderton, TOWCESTER, Northamptonshire NN12 7LP

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Inspection date 16 October 2018 Previous inspection date 19 May 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 is well qualified and the quality of her teaching is good. She uses her knowledge and experience to provide children with interesting learning opportunities. n The childminder promotes children's early speech and communication well. She constantly commentates on what children are doing and extends their vocabulary as she repeats single words back to them. n Children behave well. The childminder acts as a positive role model and sets clear expectations. She provides children with lots of praise and encouragement and helps them to learn what is expected of them. n The childminder establishes good relationships with parents and other early years settings. She regularly shares information about children's progress and suggests ideas on how learning can be further promoted at home. This cohesive approach helps to promote consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder recognises the importance of reflecting upon her practice to help her

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The provision is good

identify further improvements. She obtains and evaluates feedback from parents to help with this. She engages in training and reading to keep her knowledge and skills up to date.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has not fully considered the different ways to encourage younger children's interest in sensory play and mark marking. n The childminder does not always use information gained from her assessments of children's progress to precisely identify their next steps in 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 provide more opportunities for younger children to broaden their experience of sensory play and explore making marks n build on the already good assessment system and identify even more precisely what children need to learn next to help them make even more rapid progress.

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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 has on children's learning. n The inspection looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. 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 has a good understanding of child-protection concerns and wider safeguarding issues. She is aware of how to make a referral should she have any concerns that a child in her care is at risk of harm or neglect. The childminder has a range of policies and procedures which she shares with parents and which help to underpin and strengthen her good practice. She completes thorough risk assessments to help her identify and minimise any potential hazards to help her promote children's safety and welfare. The childminder makes good use of the local area, including visits to the shops and local groups to help encourage children's socialisation and interaction with others. Children also have the opportunity to learn about planting, and growing their own fruit and vegetables in the childminder's garden.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations of children to help her plan for their individual needs. Children confidently explore and follow their own interests. They make decisions about their play and the childminder allows them time to practice and master their skills. Children show a keen interest in interactive toys and enjoy pressing the buttons. The childminder joins in their play and extends their learning. For example, she models how to operate simple mechanisms to make sounds and make the car move faster. Children laugh and giggle as they chase the car and push it back. Children show a keen interest in books and stories. The childminder enthusiastically points to the pictures and captivates children's attention as she makes the noises of different animals. Younger children repeat the sounds back and make connections with what they see and know. For example, they point to a photo of the childminders dog and say 'woof'.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children build strong attachments with the childminder and her family. The childminder promotes children's good health well. She works very closely with parents to ensure that children's individual dietary needs are met. The childminder has an exciting outside area. Children enjoy exploring the fallen leaves and develop their balance and coordination skills as they kick balls and chase after them. They delight at being pushed by the childminder on the rope swings and the childminder provides 'all weather suits' to enable children to fully explore without the worry of them getting dirty or wet. The childminder implements good practices during routines, such as nappy changing. She consistently talks with children to help them understand the importance of washing hands and adopting good hygiene routines.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress in their learning and development. The childminder supports children to gain the skills they need for their next stage in learning and their move on to pre-school or school. Children are confident and active learners. They concentrate and maintain their focus on activities they enjoy. For example, with support from the childminder they learn to climb steps on the slide and after sliding down, they eagerly run round to repeat the activity again.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220502 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10059821 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 1 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 19 May 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 1995 and lives in the village of Alderton, Northamptonshire. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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