Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date 19 December 2018 Previous inspection date 4 December 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 The childminder continues to strive for improvement and identifies well-targeted plans for the future. She reflects on her service and adapts as necessary to ensure she continues to meet the needs of each child in her care. n The childminder is skilled in supporting children to understand what is expected of them. She takes time to explain the reasons why certain behaviour is unacceptable, for safety for example. Her consistent and clear approach results in children's behaviour being good. n Children's personal, social and emotional development is promoted very well. They begin to show care and concern for one another and the childminder helps them to share and take turns when they are playing. n Parents make positive comments about the childminder. They are happy with her effective communication with them and with the good range of activities the childminder provides for their children. n On occasion during activities, the childminder does not make the most of opportunities

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This provision is good

to extend children's developing understanding of numbers and size. n Children have fewer opportunities to explore literacy and develop their curiosity about print. 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 to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to keep children safe and promote their welfare. She regularly updates her training in safeguarding to ensure she knows the correct procedures to follow in the event of concerns. Therefore, the arrangements for safeguarding are effective. She maintains close supervision during play and uses explanation to help children learn about how to keep themselves safe. For example, children eagerly help to tidy toys away when they have finished playing. The childminder remains keen to continue to improve. She is committed to keeping up-to- date through training and she recognises how the increased knowledge and understanding is beneficial to her confidence.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder is effective in her teaching. She is skilled in ensuring children can follow their own interests and ideas. She talks to children about what they are doing and makes suggestions for how they can extend their learning. She shows them how things work and asks well-placed questions, always giving time for children to think about what they want to say in response. Children are excited to take part in all the activities. They play imaginative games, pretending to cook with the play food, working together co- operatively and giggling at jokes with the childminder. Children become fully engaged in art and craft activities. They create their own gingerbread characters as part of a seasonal theme planned by the childminder that successfully covers the different areas of learning. For example, through stories and baking. The childminder uses observation and assessment very well to plan activities that help children continue to make progress.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children are confident and relaxed in the childminder's home. They clearly show that they are familiar with the daily routines. Children's emotional well-being is promoted very well by the childminder. She recognises when children are tired or require a change to the activities. Children approach her for comfort when they are upset and are quickly consoled by her reassurance and cuddles. Children are developing an understanding of the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. The childminder helps them to be independent with their self-care and they eagerly wash their hands when the childminder says it is close to snack time.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their individual starting points. Children make friendships and learn to show respect and care for one another. These are skills that help to prepare them for their eventual move on to school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY330618 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10069651 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 3 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Wellingborough. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays.

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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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