Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date 13 December 2018 Previous inspection date 1 July 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 well-organised childminder has a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She gains precise information from parents about their child's abilities when they start. n The childminder successfully assesses and plans for children's next steps for learning and she identifies any differences in their development, to help them make good progress. n The childminder places emphasis on children's health and well-being. During the routine of the day, the children learn good hygiene practices. n Children benefit from the strong partnerships that exist between the childminder and their parents. Valuable information is shared to support children's care and education. n Parents are very complimentary about the childminding service they receive. They state the childminder has a lovely manner with the children and is caring, patient and calm. n The enthusiastic childminder accurately evaluates the effectiveness of her good

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This provision is good

provision and she values the views of the children and their parents. This leads to continuous improvement in the childminder's service. n Occasionally, the childminder does not give children sufficient time to think through their responses to questions.

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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 allow children more time to think for themselves and to respond to questions.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities in the childminder's home. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector observed and evaluated an activity with the childminder. n The inspector looked at children's records and the childminder's planning, and discussed the childminder's policies and procedures with her. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is confident in her understanding of child protection procedures and she updates her knowledge to safeguard children. She regularly reviews her risk assessments. Children happily explore in the safety and security of the childminder's home and on outings. The childminder is very keen to build on her existing good knowledge and skills. She reads childcare articles, shares ideas with other childminding colleagues and attends training courses. The childminder puts what she learns into practice. For example, following training, she is keen to develop opportunities for children to use their imaginations and develop creativity outdoors, for example, when building dens.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The enthusiastic childminder provides many worthwhile activities, which are securely linked to children's interests and help to support their next steps in learning. She uses effective teaching skills and children enjoy her playful interactions. Children have plenty of opportunities to develop their good mathematical skills. During a painting activity, the childminder encouraged children to count the paint pots and brushes, identify colours, shapes and size. Children had fun listening to the sounds the paint made as they shook it in the bottles. The childminder introduces many new words to extend children's vocabulary as they play. She helps children to recall events in their home lives and activities they have experienced in her care.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children have close attachments to the caring childminder and they are very happy and content. Children gain confidence as the childminder praises them for their efforts and achievements. They are physically active through a wide range of experiences and outdoor play opportunities. For example, children enjoy walks in the woods, visit the pet shop, farm and zoo. The childminder encourages children to behave well. She gives gentle reminders when they become excited and run indoors. The childminder teaches children to accept and respect others through the experiences she offers them. For instance, children make divas for Diwali as presents for their friends.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points. They are inquisitive and confident learners, who engage well in activities. Children use their imaginations and act out storylines during role play. They enjoy looking at books and making marks with pencils and chalks, which helps to develop their interest in literacy. Children develop good personal skills. For instance, they learn to feed and dress themselves, select toys and help tidy away their activities. Children gain skills that prepare them well for their next stages in learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY362415 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10065186 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 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 1 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007. She lives in Deanshanger, Milton Keynes. The childminder offers care Monday to Friday from 7.30am until 6pm, for most of the year. She holds an appropriate childcare qualification equivalent to level 3.

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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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