Childminder EY542501

Inspection date 6 February 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 provides children with a wide range of activities, in her home and on outings, that engage them well. n Children are learning the skills to help secure future success in the next stage of their learning, including school. n Children behave well. They learn to consider each other in their play, including when waiting for a turn to play with a favourite toy. n The childminder has established a network with other childminders. She uses this network to help her reflect well on aspects of her service. n The childminder provides children with enthusiastic praise and encouragement. She develops children's self-esteem and confidence well. The childminder points to her displayed photographs of children taking part in activities and she reminds children of their past achievements. n Although the childminder completes accurate assessments of all children's development, she does not track their progress regularly enough to help her fully

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This provision is good

support the areas of learning where children are less confident. n The childminder does not consistently focus her teaching strategies enough on raising younger children's speaking skills to the highest level.

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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 track children's progress even more rigorously to help children close any emerging gaps in their development as quickly as possible n focus teaching even more sharply on helping younger children to further develop their speaking skills.

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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 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 spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written and verbal feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder updates her knowledge about child protection. She knows the appropriate reporting procedures to follow in the event of any child protection concerns. The childminder reflects on her provision and seeks the views of parents to help her improve. As a result, she has developed the range of resources and activities available in her garden. Children have strengthened their understanding of growth and decay through gardening activities. The childminder's training helps her to meet requirements in legislation. She has gained an appropriate first-aid qualification. The childminder uses research to help develop activities that help younger children to explore using their senses. She shares information well with parents about their children's activities and care.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her observations of children's play to help her provide activities that help children to learn. For example, she helps older children to count and recognise their written names. The childminder supports older children's language skills well. She provides simple explanations that children understand. This helps to support their thinking skills well. The childminder helps all children to use their exploratory skills effectively. They learn that ice melts in warm water. She demonstrates equipment to help develop children's play. For example, children learn how to use water wheels. Children persevere well to use a toy hammer and tweezers to chip away at ice as they uncover model animals. The childminder is attentive to younger children as they explore. She encourages children to use toys in many different ways. For example, younger children push a toy car along the floor. They press the buttons on the toy car to make sounds,

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

and then they place it in water to see if it will float.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is very calm and patient. For example, when children are feeling unwell, she provides continuous attention and cuddles. She regularly checks their temperature and contacts parents to take them home. The door is often open from the playroom to her garden. Children have frequent opportunities for fresh air and physical exercise. The childminder provides resources and activities that help teach children about their community and the wider world. She helps children develop good levels of independence. She works closely with parents to help children learn to use the toilet.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children learn to stay safe and healthy. They know that they have to wash their hands after helping to feed the chickens. Children are learning to listen to each other. Two- year-old children are starting to initiate conversation. Babies are learning to take steps and walk. They develop their standing skills to reach attractively presented activities. Children are willing to engage in new experiences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542501 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10092461 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Barton Seagrave. She operates all year round, Monday to Friday, except for 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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