Crofts, Donna Michelle

Inspection date 16 November 2018 Previous inspection date 18 June 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 provides a warm, friendly and well-resourced environment for children to learn and play in. They are comfortable in her care and have built positive relationships with her. n The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents and keeps them up to date about their child's routine, activities and stage of development. n Children develop good social skills and build friendships with other children. They regularly mix with new friends at local toddler groups. Children are happy, sociable and behave very well. n The childminder has built up strong relationships with other settings that children attend. She shares a regular two-way flow of information regarding children's care and learning. She makes good use of this knowledge to plan and complement children's experiences. Children make good progress and are well prepared for school. n The childminder regularly evaluates her practice. She seeks the views of parents,

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The provision is good

children and professional colleagues. Honest reflection helps the childminder to identify key strengths and targets to improve. n Children have good opportunities to gain knowledge and understanding of other cultures and faiths. For instance, the childminder plans activities around religious festivals.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n On occasion, older children do not have enough opportunities to be fully challenged in their learning. n The childminder does not offer enough opportunities for children to explore different types of technology.

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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 even more challenge for older children to extend their learning n extend learning opportunities for children to explore different types of technology further.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities indoors and assessed the impact of teaching on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector and the childminder jointly evaluated an activity and assessed the impact on children's learning. n The inspector viewed a sample of documents used by the childminder, including policies, procedures and children's learning journals. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the home. n The inspector took into account the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder has kept her knowledge up to date and is aware of the various types of abuse, including more complex issues. She understands the signs, symptoms and indicators of abuse and has clear procedures to follow should she have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder occasionally works alongside an assistant. She understands the need for ongoing professional development and ensures training is completed to help further develop her and the assistant's knowledge and skills. She provides a safe and secure environment and teaches children how to keep themselves safe. For example, during outings she talks to children about road safety. The childminder monitors children's development closely, making good use of details from parents about children's achievements away from the setting. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder and comment on her strong

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

relationships with children and the good learning opportunities she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder knows children in her care well. She offers activities that interest them and supports their continued learning. Children's early communication and language skills are well supported. The childminder extends their vocabulary and uses skilful questioning while engaging in their play. She helps children to link creations to experiences, for instance, as they use the play dough to make ice creams. She introduces new words and repetition to extend speech. For example, children are introduced to new words, such as 'squidgy' when exploring play dough. Children are learning about early mathematical concepts, such as size, number and sorting. They happily count fruit and arrange it according to size and colour.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is attentive to children's needs and children happily approach her for comfort and reassurance. The childminder is a good role model for children. She gently reminds them about her expectations and they are extremely well behaved. The childminder takes children on many different outings within the local community. These help them to gain a deeper understanding of the local area and support their confidence and self-esteem away from the setting. Transitions to other settings are very well managed. The childminder provides healthy snacks for children and supports their healthy lifestyles further by ensuring they have daily fresh air and exercise.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age. Children are happy and content in the care of the childminder. They confidently access the areas of the home organised for their play and learning, and eagerly lead their play. Children display independence and a sense of self-belief. They learn to share and be kind to each other. Children build on their language and numeracy skills through enjoyable activities. All children are acquiring skills for their future learning and eventual move to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 141509 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10059515 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 - 9 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 18 June 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2000 and holds a relevant qualification in childcare. She lives in Cosgrove, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. She offers care to children on Monday to Friday all year round and occasionally works with an assistant.

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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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