Childminder EY394506

Inspection date 28 November 2018 Previous inspection date 4 August 2014

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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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This provision is good

n Since the last inspection, the childminder continues to reflect on and improve her service to respond to children's changing needs. She keeps her knowledge up to date through training courses which has increased her awareness of how best to support children's learning and well-being. n The childminder provides children with a good range of activities and play materials. They confidently choose the toys they want and eagerly help to tidy away when they have finished playing. n Children are safe in the childminder's home. She supervises them very well and talks to them about how to keep themselves safe. She carries out risk assessments and takes steps to minimise identified hazards. n Children enjoy the positive involvement of the childminder during their play. She plays alongside them, talking to them about what they are doing and making suggestions to help them extend their own play and interests. n Occasionally, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities to further

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This provision is good

extend children's interest in colours and how they change when they are mixed together. n Children have fewer opportunities to explore and be curious about materials of different textures and functions.

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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 more precisely on extending children's interest and curiosity about colours n extend the opportunities for children to explore and experiment with a wide range of materials.

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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 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 in the household. n The inspector spoke with children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke with one parent on the day and also took account of written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe and promote their welfare. Regular refresher training in child protection ensures her knowledge of the procedures to follow is up to date. Suitable recruitment and ongoing monitoring ensures that the assistant has the required knowledge and skills to support the children. The childminder is very reflective and makes changes to continually extend her service. For example, she continues to improve the play opportunities in the garden.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder demonstrates good teaching skills. She successfully engages children in a good range of activities that is planned to take account of their interests and identified next steps in learning. Children are excited to join in with all the activities. They enjoy exploring paint to make pictures and they get involved in role play, caring for and putting baby dolls to bed. The childminder encourages children to learn about mathematics. They scoop up dry pasta and pour it between different sized containers. Children are supported to lead their own play. The childminder encourages them to use their imagination as they make pretend cakes and put them in the toy oven. The childminder knows each child very well and she makes good use of observation and assessment to plan activities that help children make progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children benefit from the effective partnerships the childminder develops with their parents. From the outset, she values information provided by parents to ensure she can meet their needs and offer a consistent approach. Parents are very happy with the childminder's care and her professional and friendly approach. Children clearly show they have a sense of belonging and that they feel safe in the childminder's home. They arrive happily and quickly settle to play. Children are familiar with the daily routines and their behaviour is good. The childminder helps children to begin to learn about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress. They enjoy taking part in a wide range of experiences that covers all areas of learning and continually builds on what they already know. Children are encouraged to be independent as they make choices about what they do, feed themselves and clean their hands before eating and after messy activities. Children are learning to be respectful and to recognise differences and diversity. These are key skills that help ensure they are well prepared for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY394506 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10069656 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection 4 August 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Corby. She operates for 48 weeks of the year from 8.30am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays. The childminder 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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