Childminder EY540243

Inspection date 31 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 gathers a wealth of information from parents about their children when they first start. She seeks information from previous settings children have attended. The childminder uses her skilful observations to get to know children quickly. This all helps the childminder to quickly identify any gaps in children's development and to settle children well. n Partnerships with parents are strong. The childminder works closely with parents to support any additional needs children may have. She regularly shares her assessments of children's progress and her ongoing observations of their new skills. The childminder provides ideas for parents to extend their children's learning at home. n The childminder identifies what children need to learn next and considers ways she can support them to achieve these specific next steps. All children make good progress relative to their starting points. n The childminder is calm and caring in her interactions with children. Children

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This provision is good

demonstrate that they have established strong relationships with her, including those who have been attending for a short while. This helps to give children confidence to express themselves. n The childminder does not always help children to become deeply engrossed in their play and extend their learning. n The childminder does not always make the most of all opportunities to help children understand her expectations of their behaviour during their care routines to help them cooperate fully.

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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 avoid interrupting young children who are deeply involved in their play, to help extend their play and learning fully n help children understand even more the expected behaviours during their care routines, to help them cooperate as fully as possible.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the children and the childminder interacting with them during activities. n The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of the parents through written feedback. n The inspector sampled various documents, including children's learning records and a selection of policies and procedures.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge of child protection. She knows the signs that may indicate a concern for a child's welfare. The childminder has procedures in place to report any such concerns to the appropriate authorities. The childminder develops her professional knowledge through her research and discussions with other childminders. This has helped her improve the range of activities that support younger children to learn through their senses. The childminder encourages parents to express their views about her provision. Parents are extremely complimentary about the care she provides for their children. The childminder identifies areas to strengthen based on her ongoing reflection of her provision. She regularly checks children's progress to help her identify and address any gaps in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder joins in with children's activities. She comments on their play and makes many suggestions. This helps children to learn. The childminder provides a wide range of toys and resources that support all areas of their learning. She provides activities that help younger children explore a range of materials, such as flour and water. The childminder encourages children to make marks and develop their drawing skills. She recognises opportunities during children's spontaneous play to introduce mathematical ideas. She demonstrates counting and helps younger children build towers as they explore block shapes. The childminder helps children to learn new vocabulary and praises them for their emerging use of words.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder helps children to stay safe and healthy. She provides healthy meals that they enjoy. The childminder ensures that children play energetically outside each day. She helps children to make friends and share toys. She works well with parents to help older children learn to use the toilet independently. The childminder's regular use of praise and encouragement helps children to develop positive self-esteem.

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Outcomes for children are good

Younger children show an emerging interest in looking at books. They hold pencils and make marks in preparation for writing. Children learn about the sounds linked to letters as the childminder demonstrates writing their names. Older children learn how to cross the roads safely. Children develop good imaginations. They explore the different sounds they can make on a guitar. All children develop skills to help prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540243 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10090124 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 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Northampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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