Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date 17 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 is particularly skilled at supporting babies to settle in and develop good attachments. She stays close to them as they play. The childminder is very attentive to babies' non-verbal communication. This helps her to respond quickly and sensitively to their changing needs throughout the day. n Parent partnerships are effective. The childminder regularly shares information with parents about their children's activities and care. This helps to involve them well. The childminder works closely with parents to help children learn to use the toilet independently. Parents are very positive about the service the childminder provides. n The childminder supports children's communication skills well. She simplifies suggestions down to one word, to match babies' levels of understanding. The childminder comments on children's play continually. She repeats words to help embed them in children's vocabulary.

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This provision is good

n All children are gaining skills to support their next stage in learning. Babies learn to walk and use words. n The childminder does not track children's ongoing development precisely enough to help her to fully consider how her activities can help children make the best progress they can. n The childminder does not fully identify precise targets for improvement to help improve the outcomes for children further.

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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 monitor children's ongoing development more precisely to meticulously focus activities on what children need to learn next n reflect more precisely to identify where improvements will specifically raise children's outcomes to the highest levels.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children and assessed the impact of teaching 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 took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is alert to any indications of a child protection concern. She knows the relevant professionals to contact in the event of any such concern. The childminder completes risk assessments for her activities and the play environments to help keep children safe. The childminder is well qualified and she develops her knowledge through training and discussions with the local authority adviser and other childminders. As a result of training, she has enhanced opportunities for children to solve problems when they play outside.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder makes good use of moments that arise in children's play to develop their interest and attention. When babies pick up toys, she talks about the item and demonstrates how to play with it. The childminder helps children become interested in books and songs. She regularly reads to children and sings to them. The childminder encourages children to explore musical instruments. She supports children's emerging literacy and mathematical skills well. The childminder helps older children learn to count and recognise their names.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's physical and emotional development well. She encourages children to be independent. The childminder encourages babies to use cups and feed themselves. Older children learn how to manage zips when they put on their coats. The childminder ensures children play energetically outside each day. She teaches children to behave well and to develop their friendships. The childminder pays close attention to children who are settling in, which means she quickly learn about children's individual personalities.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children develop good attitudes to learning and towards each other. They make their own choices about their play. All children develop a good understanding of how things work. For example, children enjoy playing with a wide range of technology, such as battery-powered toys and water-powered resources in the garden. Older children develop skills that help prepare them for school. Babies explore using their senses. Children are happy and enjoy their time in this warm and welcoming setting.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY537394 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10080075 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Rushden. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Additionally, the childminder offers overnight care by arrangement. She holds an early years qualification at level 6.

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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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