Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date 4 December 2018 Previous inspection date 6 October 2017

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Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good 2

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement Outcomes for children Good 2

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder lacks a clear understanding of wider safeguarding issues and how to reflect these in her procedures. In particular, she has not kept up to date with changes that occur in government legislation with regard to the 'Prevent' duty. n The childminder does not review risk assessments regularly to ensure that all areas children have access to, are safe and secure. This is with particular regard to the side gates. n At times, the childminder's observations and planning are not as precise as possible to help her to support children as well as she can so they make even further progress. n Other than mandatory training, the childminder does not fully target professional development opportunities to further enhance her skills.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder has made some positive changes since her last inspection. The trampoline is no longer accessible to children and she has ensured that plants in the garden do not pose a hazard. n Parents comment that they appreciate the childminder's service and are happy with what she provides. n Children are confident and form positive relationships with the childminder and each other. All children settle quickly and show good independence as they make choices in their play from the good range of accessible resources.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date develop a secure knowledge of the 'Prevent' duty guidance, to protect children who may be at risk of extremist ideas and behaviour 01/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

review how risk assessments are used to ensure that all areas, indoors and outdoors, are consistently safe and secure. 01/01/2019

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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 enhance the use of observations to identify and plan more precisely for children's next steps in learning to help them make the best possible progress n extend the programme of professional development, to further increase knowledge and skills and raise the quality of teaching to a higher 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 indoors and outdoors and assessed the impact this had on children's learning. n The inspector evaluated the range of activities on offer with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children, the childminder and the co-childminder, during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures and checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and the suitability of all adults who live on the premises. n The inspector had a tour of the premises. n The inspector took account of parents' views through verbal feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder does not consistently secure the side gate to the garden when children are present. This means there is a risk of unknown persons entering the premises without her knowledge. However, she, and her co-childminder, always ensure that children are supervised during outdoor play. Additionally, when children play in the cabin within the garden, the childminder ensures this is secure. The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder understands the steps to follow should she have concerns regarding a child's welfare. However, she is not secure on wider safeguarding issues, such as the 'Prevent' duty. Although she has devised a policy, which links to this, she is not entirely sure of what would give her cause for concern with regard to a child's welfare. The childminder maintains good relationships with parents. She makes effective use of daily diaries and verbal feedback to keep them up to date

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

with their children's daily experiences.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Children are happy and settled and excited to take part in the range of activities on offer. The childminder knows them well and supports them during their play. She makes observations on what they do and mostly uses this to plan interesting and appropriate activities. As a result, children make good progress. Children love to explore the accessible play space and engage in lots of opportunities to be creative. They use their imagination well as they stick cardboard boxes together and paint them to make their own designs. Children really enjoy getting messy as they use their hands to create patterns on paper. They are showing good progress in their speaking skills. The childminder ensures she talks to children as they play and introduces songs and rhymes to build on their increasing vocabulary.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Due to weaknesses in leadership, children's safety is compromised. The childminder has developed strong, trusting relationships with children. This helps them to feel secure in her care and supports their personal, social and emotional development. The childminder reminds children of the importance of turn taking and sharing as they play. When children face conflict, the childminder comes down to their level and reminds them of the importance of being kind. Children begin to learn about the importance of good health. In partnership with parents, the childminder ensures that children are offered a healthy and balanced diet. She ensures they have daily access to the outdoors where they can learn to run, jump and climb in safety. Children benefit from a variety of appropriate trips in the community. These opportunities help children to develop their social skills and an awareness of the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are well-prepared for the next stage in learning, such as school. They show good independence as they put their shoes on for outdoor play and take them off again after. Older children begin to use numbers in their play when counting the number of play characters lined up. Younger children show good levels of confidence as they approach and include visitors in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY400908 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10084766 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 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 6 October 2017

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Long Buckby, Northamptonshire. She works with her daughter, who is also a registered childminder, in her daughter's home. The childminder operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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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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