Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date 24 January 2019 Previous inspection date 20 August 2015

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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 experienced childminder is nurturing and kind in her interactions with children. Children demonstrate that they are happy and secure in her care. She promotes their emotional and physical well-being effectively. n The childminder observes children well to identify their preferred ways of playing and learning. She uses this information to help provide a range of activities that engage children well. n All children are reaching the milestones expected for their age and stage of development. n Parents express extremely complimentary views about the service the childminder provides. She keeps parents well informed about their children's activities and care. The childminder works closely with parents to support children to use the toilet independently. n The childminder takes children on a wide range of exciting outings. Children visit theatres, zoos and farms. She supports children's understanding of their local

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This provision is good

community through many activities. n The childminder does not fully reflect on her provision to help identify improvements to raise practice to the highest levels. n The childminder does not gather fully detailed information about children's existing skills when they first start, to establish a comprehensive knowledge of children from the earliest opportunity.

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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 self-evaluation to identify a clear plan to strive for outstanding quality n gather more detailed information from parents about children's existing abilities when they first start, to ensure initial assessments of their learning are prompt and fully accurate.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed activities and carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector talked to the childminder and children at appropriate times. n The inspector took account of the written views of parents. n The inspector looked at the children's observation and assessment records, the register of attendance and children's records. n The inspector discussed the children's progress and development. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of suitability of all persons living on the premises.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder regularly updates her knowledge of child protection issues. She knows how to report any safeguarding concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder carries out robust risk assessments of her premises and children's activities to help keep children safe. Her qualifications and training help her to provide effective teaching. The childminder has used knowledge gained from training to support children's counting and sorting skills further. She encourages parents to express their views on her provision. The childminder checks for any gaps in children's development to help ensure they make good progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder encourages children to explore the wide range of toys and resources freely. She watches them closely as they play. She makes suggestions and asks questions to extend children's learning. The childminder provides planned activities that help to support children's creative skills, such as through arts and crafts. She uses such opportunities to help children develop their physical skills. The childminder shows children how to use scissors and cut adhesive tape. She makes suggestions for children's drawing. The childminder helps children gain confidence in their communication and literacy skills. She reads children stories in a lively manner that engages them well. The childminder encourages children's conversations and discussions. She supports children's early mathematical skills effectively. She encourages children to use words that describe the size of objects and to count.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder prioritises children's health, safety and emotional well-being. She teaches children to behave well and to develop their social skills. She helps younger children learn to express their wants and needs using words. Older children learn to wait their turn and share toys. The childminder encourages children to develop their independence. Children help to prepare their own snack. The childminder helps children to play energetically outdoors each day and eat healthy food. She ensures that children are confident and motivated to learn.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children develop good foundations for their future learning, including their eventual move to school. Younger children develop good speech and language skills and secure social skills. They show increasing ability to use resources independently. Older children learn to read and write letters and simple words, such as their own names. They count and learn to identify shapes. Older children demonstrate an ability to persevere to learn new skills. They encourage younger children to join in their play. All children learn to value each other's differences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY439680 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10071775 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 9 Date of previous inspection 20 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am until 5.30pm on Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3.

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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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