Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date 9 January 2019 Previous inspection date Not applicable

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Not applicable 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 and her assistant focus well on helping children to feel comfortable, secure and happy. They quickly respond to children's changing physical needs during the day. n The childminder works very well with parents to support continuity of care for children. Parents express their delight in the service she provides. They appreciate the reading books she sends home to support children's language and literacy skills. The childminder regularly shares children's learning records with parents. n The childminder effectively checks children's progress to help ensure that they achieve the milestones expected for their age and stage of development. All children make good progress relative to their starting points. n The childminder considers the views of parents, her assistant and the local authority when reflecting on her practice. She makes improvements that help support good outcomes for children. The childminder has acted on professional advice to strengthen

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This provision is good

her safeguarding policy and supervision arrangements for children. n During children's self-chosen play, the childminder and her assistant do not consistently help older children to fully extend their learning. n The childminder and her assistant have not developed an expert knowledge of how children learn and a deep understanding of the curriculum, to help raise teaching to outstanding levels.

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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 reshape activities more to reflect very high expectations of what each child can achieve, particularly for the older and most able children. n extend the programme for professional development to focus more on gaining an expert knowledge of how children learn and a deeper understanding of the curriculum.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during the inspection and evaluated the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector completed two joint observations with the childminder, including one of her assistant's practice. n The inspector looked at children's records, policies and procedures, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other adults in the household. n The inspector had a tour of the areas of the setting that are used for childminding. n The inspector spoke to the assistant, children and childminder when appropriate.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder and her assistant have a clear understanding of their responsibilities to safeguard children. They know the procedures to follow if they have any child protection concerns. The childminder uses her well-considered policies to underpin practices that help keep children safe. She observes her assistant to help ensure she embeds these policies in her practice. The childminder and her assistant discuss children's next steps and ideas for activities. The childminder works closely with parents and health professionals to meet children's additional needs very well.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder and her assistant help younger children gain skills to support their future learning, such as walking and using single words. Toddlers enjoy exploring using their senses. They splash water, hold ice cubes and explore sand. The childminder and her assistant comment on children's play and repeat words. This helps children develop their vocabulary and learn new words. The childminder plans activities based on children's interests and themes to explore. This helps children achieve the identified next steps in their learning. The childminder uses regular outings to enrich children's understanding of the world. Children enjoy hunting bugs and building dens during visits to parks. The childminder provides adult-led activities that help children learn to read and write their name, count and identify shapes.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder and her assistant work very well together to help children stay safe. They identify possible hazards, such as spilt water, and quickly take action to minimise risks. The childminder and her assistant are kind and nurturing in their interactions with children. Children confidently express their wants and needs and the childminder sensitively responds. The childminder enthusiastically praises children for their achievements. She ensures they successfully learn to share toys and take turns. Children receive encouragement to adopt healthy practices. They wash their hands after using the toilet and before eating. Children enjoy energetic play outside each day.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop skills in readiness for the move on to school. They learn to use the toilet independently. Older children listen well to each other and make choices in their play. They enjoy and recall stories. Children gain confidence in their physical skills as they use tweezers to pick up objects. Toddlers develop their crawling to take steps and walk. They babble with enthusiasm in response to the childminder's interactions and they start to copy words.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY539731 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10089494 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 12 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Grendon, Northampton. She works with an assistant. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and 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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Registers

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