Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date 5 December 2018 Previous inspection date 9 January 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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This provision is good

n The childminder provides a cosy and welcoming environment. Parents comment that they appreciate the 'home-from-home' feel of her provision. Children settle well. n The childminder focuses her support particularly well on children's physical development. She works very closely with parents to help children successfully learn to use the toilet independently. Children enjoy planned activity time where they learn to move in many different ways to music. n The childminder uses her assessments, observations and planning well to ensure all children make good progress. She quickly addresses any areas where children may benefit from increased support. Children are working comfortably within the range of development typical for their age, taking account of any lower starting points. n The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's activities and care. She encourages parents to jointly celebrate children's successes.

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This provision is good

n The childminder does not always gather fully detailed information when children first start to help her quickly establish links with other professionals involved in supporting children's individual needs. n The childminder does not provide many opportunities for older children to explore and use technology for a particular purpose.

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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 gather more specific information when children first start to help develop links as quickly as possible with other professionals involved in supporting children's care n increase opportunities to help children learn how to use a wide range of technology.

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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 discussed the learning outcomes of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as children's records, suitability and qualifications, attendance records and policies and procedures. n The inspector took account of the views of parents by discussions with parents and reading their written comments.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant update their safeguarding knowledge, for example, through completing training and accessing information online. The childminder knows the local referral procedures to follow if she is concerned about a child. The childminder successfully implements the required policies and procedures that help to meet children's needs and ensure the efficient management of her provision. She seeks the views of parents as part of her self-evaluation procedures to help her make well-planned improvements. The childminder and her assistant are committed to improving their knowledge and skills. Her occasional assistant has gained an appropriate early years qualification at level 6.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is an effective teacher. She is sensitive to the opportunities in children's play that arise to help them achieve what they need to learn next. For example, she encourages children to involve each other in pretend play. As a result of her suggestions, children listen well to each other and respond to each other's ideas. She provides a commentary on children's play. The childminder introduces simple explanations and asks skilled questions. The childminder reflects on children's levels of interest and engagement to tailor activities well. She effectively helps older children gain secure early literacy and mathematical skills. For example, children learn to count accurately, using their fingers when they sing number rhymes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is particularly skilled at supporting children's very good behaviour. Children respond very well to her gentle and calm manner. She explains clearly the reasons behind her expectations. The childminder effectively supports children to build strong relationships with herself, her assistant and each other. She encourages children to keep their bodies healthy. They learn to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. The childminder provides advice for parents to help ensure their children eat a healthy, balanced diet.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children gain the skills they need to help them with the next stage in their learning and their eventual move on to school. Children sustain a real interest in books in response to the enthusiastic and skilled reading of them. They recall the main events and discuss characters with support. Children enjoy drawing letters in their name on the chalkboard. Children learn how to be independent, for example, they put on their coats and shoes and use the toilet independently. Children listen very well to instructions and talk confidently to each other.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY279308 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10071104 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 2 - 7 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 9 January 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2004. She lives in Kettering. She operates all year round, from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except during bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a relevant qualification at level 3. The childminder occasionally works alongside an assistant.

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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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