Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date 4 March 2019 Previous inspection date 9 July 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 well qualified and uses her good knowledge of child development to support children's learning. She plans thought-provoking activities that link to children's interests and which children thoroughly enjoy taking part in. n The childminder's friendly nature helps to form warm and caring relationships with children. This helps them to develop a strong sense of belonging and boosts their self- confidence. n The childminder makes regular observations of children's play and learning. She uses this information to make accurate assessments of children's progress and development. The childminder supports children to gain the skills they need for their future learning and their eventual move on to school successfully. n The childminder provides children with lots of praise and encouragement. She promotes good manners; children take turns in their play and show respect and kindness towards one another. Children behave well.

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This provision is good

n The childminder has established effective partnerships with the local school. She knows the teachers well and they share a two-way flow of information to support children's continued care and learning. n The childminder does not always include the views of parents when evaluating her practice and the service she provides. n The childminder has not considered fully how she can share information with parents in order to help promote their children's learning at home.

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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 strengthen the processes in place for evaluating practice and take account of parents views when identifying any future improvements n build on partnerships with parents to help encourage and further support children's learning at home.

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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 and spoke with children during the inspection. 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.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder accesses regular training to refresh her knowledge and keep her skills up to date. She is aware of the indicators of potential abuse and knows the procedure to follow to report any concerns about a child in her care. This includes identifying and reporting where children may be at risk from extreme views or behaviours. The childminder checks her home regularly and assesses risks during outings. She encourages children to learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, she reminds them not to climb on furniture as they could fall and hurt themselves. Overall, the childminder reflects on her practice to identify areas for development. For example, she has successfully gained a relevant level 3 qualification and this has had a positive impact raising outcomes for children.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is consistently good. She promotes children's communication and language skills well. For example, the childminder joins in with children's play and commentates on what they are doing. She introduces new vocabulary during children's play and this helps to broaden their understanding. The childminder inspires children's learning in mathematics and encourages children to use mathematical language in their play. For example, she supports older children to count up to 20 and recognise corresponding numerals up to 10. She helps younger children to identify shapes, such as 'triangle' and 'oblong', and correctly count the number of sides they have.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder promotes children's physical development and builds on their social skills. For example, children enjoy visiting parks, stay-and-play groups and other places of interest. The childminder supports children's growing independence and encourages good hygiene routines. Older children attend to their own self-care needs and help to tidy away the toys after activities. Younger children learn to wash their hands themselves and all children feed themselves at mealtimes. Overall, the childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. When children first start, she gains detailed information from them about their children's previous learning. This helps her to meet children's individual needs and plan for their learning from the outset.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points, including those children who receive funded early education. Children are confident and capable communicators who demonstrate determination and concentration in their play and learning. Children are keen to engage with the activities that the childminder provides. They develop their early literacy skill. For example, they enjoy making marks and drawing using a wide range of materials. The childminder supports younger children to develop good pencil control and encourages them to recognise shapes as they draw. She supports older children to recognise familiar letters, such as the letters that make up their name.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY332065 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10065175 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 - 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 9 July 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2006 and lives in the Wootton area of Northampton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides funded 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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