Childminder EY467505

Inspection date 22 November 2018 Previous inspection date 2 May 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 Not Applicable

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The provision is good

n The childminder provides a varied and exciting range of toys and resources that interests children well. During school holidays, children enjoy many trips that support their exploration of the natural world. Children enjoy climbing and outdoor cooking opportunities. n Parents praise the childminder highly for the service she provides for their family. They particularly like the home-from-home environment she creates. The childminder keeps parents very well informed about children's time in her care. She seeks detailed information when children start to help quickly identify if children require any additional support. n Children really enjoy their time in this lively setting. The childminder is kind and welcoming in her interactions. She encourages children to follow their own ideas and to take rests after school.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

n Sometimes the childminder misses opportunities to engage younger children fully in conversations and to extend their play. n Although the childminder's skills and knowledge are good, she does not engage in targeted continued professional development opportunities to drive quality even further.

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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 focus interactions even more on extending younger children's play and conversations n plan and undertake targeted ongoing professional development opportunities to help drive quality to the highest level.

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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 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 all persons living at the premises. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through discussions.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The professional childminder has well-planned policies and procedures to help her promote children's welfare effectively at all times. She knows the procedures to follow if she has any child protection concerns. She effectively risk assesses activities and the environment to help keep children safe. For example, she considers the manufacturer's guidance around the use of her trampoline. The childminder is accurate in her self-evaluation. She includes the views of children and parents to make improvements. The childminder has acted on parents' advice to help her enhance the menu she offers their children. She attends mandatory training to refresh her knowledge and skills around safeguarding, food hygiene and first aid.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

When children arrive, they quickly choose toys and resources as they settle down to play. The childminder involves children in the planning of activities, such as when they choose activities from ideas in books. This helps ensure children are interested. The childminder provides opportunities for children to practice the skills they learn at school. For example, children read and write their names and count as they make bird-food cakes. The childminder uses her explanations well to support children's understanding. For example, she simplifies instructions and uses gestures to help them tie knots in string.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children demonstrate they are very happy. Older children are kind and friendly in their behaviour towards younger children. For example, they hold their hands on the way back from school. Children share toys and resources well. The childminder enthusiastically praises children for their efforts and achievements. This helps children try new activities. Children have opportunities to learn about other cultures and ways of living. They learn about different festivals through art and craft activities. The childminder promotes children's independence well. Children come in from school and hang up their coats and belongings. They demonstrate they know the importance of cleanliness. Children patiently wait their turn to wash their hands before eating. The childminder effectively teaches children how to help keep themselves safe. Children listen and look out for traffic before they cross the road safely together.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY467505 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10083085 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 4 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 2 May 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013. She lives in the village of Milton Malsor, Northamptonshire. She provides before- and after-school care only. She works Monday to Friday, except 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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