Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date 8 November 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 sets high standards for her provision. She works well with the assistants and they provide children with a good range of enjoyable activities that promotes their learning. n Children show that they feel safe and a sense of well-being in the childminder's home. Older children are confident to ask for assistance when they need it. The childminder and both assistants are able to soothe babies when they are tired and upset. n Children's care needs are managed effectively. The childminder seeks detailed information from parents about their baby's daily routines for sleeping and feeding, and follows these as closely as possible. This partnership working results in a consistent approach for children. n Children enjoy choosing from the wide range of toys and they benefit from the positive interaction they receive from the childminder and the assistants.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n The childminder has robust procedures for the recruitment of assistants. However, she has not developed highly rigorous performance management to promote their individual, ongoing professional development. n Although the childminder checks individual children's progress, systems for analysing the progress made by different groups of children are still being developed.

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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 extend the monitoring of each assistant's ongoing professional development to ensure the good standards of teaching practice remain consistently strong n build on the arrangements for comparing the progress made by different groups of children and checking that all groups receive the support they need, to increase the potential for them to achieve at the highest possible levels.

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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 inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector spoke to the assistants and the children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder and both assistants demonstrate an understanding of how to keep children safe. They complete training in child protection and regularly discuss and review the policies and procedures to ensure they are up to date. Risk assessments are effective and the steps taken contribute to children's safety. The childminder has developed an effective reflective approach to her work and continually considers how she can use the available space and resources to promote children's interests.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder has developed a key-person system for the children, which is effective. She and the assistants make good use of observation and assessment to identify where each child is in their learning and to plan suitable activities, following children's interests that help them continue to make progress. The childminder spends time playing with children. She and the assistants demonstrate good teaching skills as they talk to children about what they are doing and show them how things work. Children show curiosity as they use a variety of containers, pouring rice from one to the other. They learn about numbers during outdoor play as they find matching foam shapes. Children are encouraged to lead the play. They are keen and eager to take part in all the activities that are available to them.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder works well with parents from the outset to ensure she and the assistants can meet children's needs effectively. She values information from home about children's achievements and care routines, and parents provide positive and complimentary feedback about the service they receive. Children's behaviour is good. They remain busy and occupied because they are interested in the activities and they play well together. The childminder and assistants are effective in promoting children's developing awareness of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. For example, they take part in physical play outside in the fresh air and enjoy healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are learning useful skills that help prepare them well for the next stage in their learning and for starting school. They develop independence as they find their coats and shoes, they make choices about what they do and they are encouraged to use cutlery at meal times. Older children show care and concern for babies and all children are supported to develop respect and kindness. Children make good progress in relation to their age, ability and individual starting points.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537665 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10079159 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 - 3 Total number of places 18 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Northampton. She regularly works with assistants. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 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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