Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date 14 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 evaluates the quality of the provision to make ongoing improvements. She seeks the views of parents, to help improve outcomes for children and their families. Parental feedback about the childminder is positive. They find her caring, supportive and feel involved in their children's learning. n The childminder ensures that her premises are safe and secure. She conducts regular risk assessments to minimise hazards in the play environment. The childminder carries out frequent fire evacuation procedures with the children. Children learn what they need to do in an emergency. n The childminder supports children's developing language and communication skills well. As children play, the childminder asks purposeful open-ended questions to help children extend their vocabulary and thinking skills. n Settling-in procedures are tailored to the individual needs of each child and their family. Children form secure bonds with the childminder. They are happy and settled in her

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This provision is good

care. n Children's emotional well-being is well supported. The childminder focuses on building children's confidence, for instance, through giving plenty of praise and encouragement. n Children make good progress in their learning from their starting points. They display the positive attitudes and skills needed for the future, including when the time comes for starting school. n The childminder does not always make the most effective use of assessment, to precisely identify the skills children need to learn next. n The childminder does not consistently use opportunities that arise to build on children's knowledge and understanding of why healthily eating is important.

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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 assessments to identify even more precisely children's next steps in learning to support rapid progress n make best use of opportunities that arise to support children's understanding of healthy eating.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 spoke with the childminder and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members over 16 years of age and checked evidence of the qualifications of the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder is aware of the possible signs of abuse and is familiar with wider safeguarding issues that could affect children and families. She is clear about the correct procedures to follow should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. This helps to keep children safe. The childminder attends meetings with other childminders and completes relevant training to keep her skills and knowledge up to date. This has a positive impact on the quality of care she provides.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a good range of activities, in and out of the home, which supports all areas of their learning. She responds well to children's interests and choices. Opportunities to develop early mathematical understanding are plentiful. As children enthusiastically play with construction toys, the childminder supports them to count and use language in relation to size. The childminder reads stories in an engaging manner. She encourages children to find different characters in the illustrations. Children confidently recall events from the story. This helps to support children's early literacy skills and promotes their enjoyment of books. Children keep trying when presented with a challenge. When completing an inset jigsaw, the childminder gently encourages children to turn the pieces around until they fit. Children are delighted when they succeed.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very calm and patient. She is a good role model. Children are polite and behave well. They share, take turns and say 'please' and 'thank you' without reminders. Children have frequent opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. They enjoy playing in the childminder's garden and going on trips to the local park. Children move confidently as they jump over obstacles and use climbing equipment. The childminder provides children with a wide range of experiences in the local community. Children enjoy attending local toddler groups. This helps to promote their social skills. They learn to respect and embrace each other's differences. The childminder provides resources and activities that help teach children about other people, their community and the wider world.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good levels of independence. They confidently move around the childminder's home and complete age-appropriate tasks. Younger children eagerly help to tidy away toys when they have finished playing with them. Older children learn to manage their own self-care needs. They wash their hands before eating and confidently put on their own shoes. Children show an interest in other children's play. They listen to one another as they initiate conversation. Children talk confidently and are willing to try new things, showing a can-do attitude. They are curious and motivated learners who spend sustained periods engaged in their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540610 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10084575 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 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Irchester, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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