Childminder, Out-of school day care in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date 17 December 2018 Previous inspection date 9 December 2015

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement Personal development, behaviour and welfare Good 2

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The childminder does not carry out regular or accurate assessment of older children's skills and learning to help plan suitably challenging activities and identify any gaps in their development. n The childminder has not developed robust systems to assess children's starting points in learning. This means that some younger children wait half a year before being accurately assessed for some prime areas of their development, such as, communication and language. n The childminder does not routinely share information with parents about their children's levels of development. In particular, she does not always provide the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. n The childminder does not use her accurate self-evaluation effectively enough to address areas of weaker practice to improve outcomes for children. n The childminder has not fully developed information sharing practices with other

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This is a provision that requires improvement

settings that children attend, to ensure a consistent approach to children's learning.

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It has the following strengths

n The childminder is particularly skilled at helping children whose growing sense of will and determination may result in feelings of anger and frustration. She is very calm and consistent in her approach to supporting children's behaviour and emotions. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to protect children's welfare. She completes effective risk assessments to keep children safe. n Children settle well. They have fun and follow their own ideas

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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 use the information gained from observations and assessments to ensure that activities are sufficiently challenging, in particular for older children, and are based on children's next steps in learning, in order to support them to make the best possible progress 29/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

gather precise information from parents about what children already know and can do when they first start, to accurately establish children's starting points on entry 29/01/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

provide parents with the progress check for children aged between two and three years and keep them regularly informed about their children's levels of progress. 29/01/2019

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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 use self-evaluation more effectively to address areas of weaker practice. n improve information sharing with other settings children attend to provide higher levels of continuity in their learning.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation and spoke to the childminder about how she evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching. She and the childminder jointly evaluated the effectiveness of the childminder's interactions with children. n The inspector checked the evidence of the childminder's training. n The inspector considered the views of parents that were presented by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder is aware that aspects of her practice requires improvement. However, the childminder has not sufficiently planned to address these weaknesses in a timely manner. The childminder has established some basic links with other settings children attend. However, she does not share detailed information with them to help fully support continuity for children's learning. The childminder shares information daily with parents about their children's activities and routine care. She tailors her practice around their suggestions, such as, when helping children to use the toilet independently. Parents are very complimentary about the care the childminder provides. However, due to weaknesses in assessment she does not consistently share information about children's levels of progress. The childminder does not provide the required progress check for children aged between two and three years. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

attends training to support her safeguarding knowledge and skills. The childminder has a clear understanding of what action to take in the event of a child protection concern.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

The childminder does not make routine assessment of older children's development. As a result, she does not plan well enough to meet their individual learning needs. The childminder does not identify starting points for some younger children, meaning that she is unable to precisely check their development. That said, she provides a range of interesting activities that engage younger children well. Children enjoy making marks using water, exploring battery-powered toys and listening to stories. The childminder identifies intended outcomes for younger children that help them achieve the basic skills they need to support future learning.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder uses her intuitive teaching skills well in her spontaneous interactions to support children's abilities to explore, create and think. The childminder gets to know children's individual personalities well. Children benefit from her effective support to play well together and build friendships. The childminder teaches children to clean their hands before eating. She provides children with healthy food to eat and she ensures they play outside each day.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in assessment means the childminder is unable to ensure older children make the progress of which they are capable. That said, the childminder observes that they are developing their social skills to support their entry to school. They learn to share, to take turns and develop independence. Younger children learn to walk and use single words. Two-year-old children follow instructions well and demonstrate secure listening skills as they enjoy looking at books. Young children are curious, motivated and show a positive attitude towards learning. Children enjoy their time in this welcoming setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY425181 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10071765 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection 9 December 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Brackley, Northamptonshire. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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