Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date 8 March 2019 Previous inspection date 13 April 2018

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Requires improvement 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 has addressed the actions and recommendations raised at her last inspection successfully. She has undertaken training to help improve and further develop her practice. This has had a positive impact on raising the quality of her teaching and has improved outcomes for children. n The childminder provides children with exciting activities that promote their interest and motivate their learning. Her effective teaching methods help children to develop keys skills that support their next stage in learning. n The childminder is a positive role model. She helps children to learn important social skills, such as sharing and taking turns. Children are polite and show consideration towards each other. They relish the individual praise and encouragement that the childminder provides. n The childminder helps children to develop good speech and language skills. For instance, she repeats words back to younger children to support their correct

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This provision is good

pronunciation and introduces more complex words and sentences with older children. n The childminder establishes good partnerships with parents. She keeps parents updated on children's progress and supports them in extending children's learning at home. She shares information about the activities that children have particularly enjoyed taking part in. This helps to provide children with continuity in their care and learning. n The childminder observes children as they play. She uses this information to assess the progress children make and to help her identify any additional support that may be needed. However, occasionally the childminder does not identify children's next steps in learning precisely enough to help raise their progress 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 focus on identifying children's individual next steps in learning more precisely, to help them make the best possible progress.

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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. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from feedback provided by the childminder for the inspection.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows what action to take if she is concerned about the welfare of a child in her care. She undertakes regular child protection training to help her understand her responsibilities and to keep her knowledge up to date. The childminder carries out daily checks to ensure that her home is safe for children to play. She continuously reviews her work and makes relevant improvements. The childminder values the support she receives from her local authority adviser and implements the knowledge she acquires through training to aid her in further developing her practice. For example, she has recently attended training to help improve her knowledge of how to promote children's positive behaviour.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder promotes children's early literacy skills during their play. For example, she encourages younger children to describe the marks they are making as they paint. She extends their learning as she counts and names the different colours. The childminder celebrates older children's attempts at early writing. She supports them to develop good pencil control and encourages their interest in writing familiar letters. The childminder promotes children's interest in books. She enthusiastically reads with the children and asks them challenging questions about the story and what they think will happen next. The childminder promotes children's mathematical development well. For example, she encourages children to count and use mathematical language in their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with nurturing care which helps to promote their emotional well-being. She gets to know the children well and adapts her interactions to support their individual needs. Children demonstrate they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. For example, they frequently share cuddles with her and enjoy sitting on her lap to read stories together. The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles and good hygiene routines. She works with parents to ensure children are provided with healthy food options in their lunch boxes. She talks to children about the importance of making healthy food choices. The childminder supports younger children to develop confidence in managing their own self-care, while older children manage this independently. She provides plenty of opportunities for children to be physically active. The childminder takes them on walks to the local park where children enjoy fresh air and the freedom to

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Outcomes for children are good

Children make good progress from their starting points and are well-prepared for starting school. This includes children who access additional government funding. The childminder supports children to have a positive attitude towards their learning. This helps children to develop confidence and boosts their self-esteem. Children are encouraged to be independent and take responsibility for small tasks themselves. For example, the childminder encourages them to tidy away their toys and put their own coats and shoes on.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY450387 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10084870 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 13 April 2018

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Daventry, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year- old children. She holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4.

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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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