Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date 31 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 childminder works closely in partnership with other settings that children attend, such as schools. She shares information about children's activities and targets to support good continuity in their care and learning. This helps them to settle quickly. n School-aged children effectively consolidate the skills and knowledge they gain at school. n The childminder is enthusiastic and kind in her interactions with children. Her home is warm and welcoming. Children are able to help themselves from the wide range of stimulating toys. n The childminder has developed her knowledge as a result of advice from the local authority. She has increased her understanding of safeguarding and reviewed her policies to reflect recent legislation. n The childminder makes good use of opportunities to teach children how to stay safe. When children are considering crossing the road, she teaches them to look and listen

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The provision is good

out for cars. She teaches children how to use the park equipment safely.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder misses opportunities to adapt and enrich activities for children to maintain their interest and concentration and to extend their play even further. n Self-evaluation does not fully consider the views of parents or identify how to improve practice, to raise the quality of provision to the highest levels.

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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 reshape activities better to fully engage children's interest and concentration n use self-evaluation more effectively, including the views of parents, to identify highly focused targets for improvement, to help achieve even better outcomes for children.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation and spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. n The inspector observed the quality of practice and she and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of her interactions with children. n The inspector checked the evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults living on the premises n The inspector considered the views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder completes regular training that helps her understand her responsibilities to protect children's welfare. She is aware of the signs that may indicate a child protection concern. The childminder knows the appropriate procedures to report any such concern. She understands her responsibilities to report any significant event to Ofsted. The childminder knows how to check children's progress to address any areas where additional support may be required. Parents express to the inspector that they are very happy with the service the childminder provides. The childminder seeks to improve her knowledge. She gains many activity ideas from other childminders.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

On arrival, children settle quickly to favoured activities. The childminder identifies next steps for children's learning based on observations of their skills, alongside discussions with others involved in their care. She effectively encourages children to develop their early mathematics and literacy skills. The childminder helps school-aged children to write their name on a label for their cup. She supports children to count blocks and recognise two-dimensional shapes as they build models. Children have many opportunities to be imaginative and create. The childminder encourages many conversations, and she continually comments on children's play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder effectively promotes children's emotional and physical well-being. Children and their families come for a series of settling-in visits that the childminder uses to get to know them well. She continues to share information with parents that helps them extend care for their children. The childminder vigilantly passes on any messages from school. She makes use of outings to support children's physical skills and awareness of the local community. The childminder helps children learn to value their similarities and differences. She teaches children to behave well.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are happy and relaxed in the childminder's care. They show high levels of confidence, such as when expressing their choices. Children develop key skills to help guarantee future success in their learning. School-aged children count beyond 20, compare heights and write simple words with support. Children enjoy pretend play and demonstrate vivid imaginations.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY535947 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10079295 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 5 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Higham Ferrers. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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