Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date 7 February 2019 Previous inspection date 17 June 2014

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Previous inspection: Requires improvement

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Effectiveness of leadership and management Requires improvement

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Requires improvement

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare Requires improvement

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Outcomes for children Requires improvement

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This is a provision that requires improvement

n The quality of teaching is variable. The childminder does not consistently make effective use of what she knows about children's learning and development. She does not provide challenging activities to move children forward in their learning and raise their outcomes to at least good. n The childminder does not use her observations well enough to accurately assess children's current stage of development. Consequently, she does not always plan for children's next steps in learning to help them make good progress. n The childminder does not consistently share ideas with parents of how they can support their children's learning and development at home. n Other than mandatory training, the childminder does not fully target professional development opportunities to further enhance her skills and quality of teaching.

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It has the following strengths

n Children share positive and warm relationships with the friendly and attentive childminder. They are happy, content and relaxed in her care. n Parents comment that they appreciate the childminder and are happy with the service she provides. n The childminder ensures that the environment is secure and welcoming for children and their parents. She carries out effective risk assessments to ensure that children are safe in the setting.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and Childcare Register the provider must: Due date improve the quality of teaching and ensure that information is used about what children already know and can do to plan experiences that challenge them and help them to make at least good progress 21/03/2019

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

use information gained from observations to accurately identify children's stage of development and plan appropriate next steps so that they are supported in making the best possible progress in all areas of learning. 21/03/2019

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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 provide parents with further guidance of how they can continue their children's learning and development at home n extend the programme of professional development to further increase knowledge and skills and raise the quality of teaching to a higher level.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

Inspection activities n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector evaluated the range of activities on offer with the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children and the childminder during the inspection. She looked at relevant documentation, such as policies and procedures, and checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and all adults who live on the premises. n The inspector took a tour of the premises. n The inspector took account of parents' views through written feedback.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management requires improvement

The childminder receives guidance from the local authority adviser to help to develop her provision. While this has increased the childminder's understanding of how to support children in the setting, this is not fully reflected in her practice. Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the signs of potential abuse and how to report any child protection concerns. She attends mandatory training and has links with other childminders to help develop her childminding. However, she does not actively seek additional professional development opportunities to enhance her teaching practice further. The childminder has begun to reflect on the service she provides. She has identified a number of areas for improvement, such as introducing more toys to support children's problem solving, including puzzles.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

Although children enjoy their time with the childminder, activities offered are very adult led and overly directed. This means that children are not consistently challenged and have less opportunity to use their own ideas to express themselves as they play. While the childminder does observe children, she does not use this information to accurately assess children's progress and to plan for their individual next steps. Furthermore, she does not always encourage parents to continue their children's learning at home. Despite this, children play happily and become engrossed in their play. The childminder supports children to make lists for a pretend picnic. They make marks on paper and place all the items on the list in the basket. This helps support children's literacy skills. The childminder talks to children as they play and initiates conversations to encourage their developing speech. Children enjoy spending time in the local community, such as visits

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment requires improvement

to the park and toddler groups. This helps them to gain an awareness of the world beyond the childminder's home.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare require improvement

Weaknesses identified in leadership and management and the quality of teaching have an impact on how well children achieve. Nevertheless, the childminder shares her clear expectations for children's behaviour. She speaks calmly and kindly to them and helps them to learn about good manners. This supports children's emotional well-being. Children confidently talk about the fire emergency escape plan. They talk about the alarm going 'beep, beep', going outside with the childminder and calling the 'fireman'. This supports their understanding of safety. Children have opportunities to learn about healthy lifestyles. They have access to fresh air and exercise each day and are offered healthy meals and snacks.

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Outcomes for children require improvement

Weaknesses in assessment mean that children, including those in receipt of funding, do not make the progress of which they are capable. Nevertheless, children learn some of the skills needed for their future learning, such as school. They put on their own coats and do up their zips. Children begin to handle and use tools safely as they cut up a banana for a snack. They enjoy looking at books and show confidence as they read their favourite story to visitors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332254 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10092163 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 - 3 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1 Date of previous inspection 17 June 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in Northampton. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for the provision of free early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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