Dickens, Melissa Jane

Inspection date 18 March 2019 Previous inspection date 11 September 2014

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Met 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 is passionate about improving outcomes for all children. She assesses children's progress and accurately plans their next steps. She supports children's individual learning well to help narrow any gaps in their development. n The childminder has established strong partnerships with other professionals and outside agencies. This well-coordinated approach helps to ensure children receive the support they need to achieve their full potential. n Children flourish and thrive as they immerse themselves in the exciting activities that the childminder provides for them. Children make good progress in their learning and development based on their individual capabilities and starting points. n The childminder's caring and nurturing approach helps children to form warm and caring attachments to her. This helps to provide children with a strong base to develop their confidence and promotes their emotional well-being.

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This provision is good

n The childminder demonstrates a strong commitment to reflecting on her practice and the service she provides. She includes the views of parents and children in continuing to identify areas for future development. n Partnerships with parents are extremely effective. The childminder gets to know the children and their families well. She values parents' involvement in their children's learning and provides them with ideas on how they can continue their child's learning at home. n The childminder ensures that her mandatory training is kept up to date. However, her professional development plans are not focused precisely enough to help raise the quality of teaching and outcomes for children 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 plans for professional development even more precisely, to build on knowledge and to help raise the quality of teaching and children's outcomes to the highest 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 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 spoke to one parent and took account of the views of parents from feedback provided by the childminder for the inspection. n The inspector had a tour of the premises with the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder understands her responsibility to keep children safe and protected from harm. She has a good knowledge and understanding of the signs and possible symptoms of abuse, and knows the procedure to follow to report any concerns regarding children's safety and welfare. The childminder identifies and minimises potential risks to children's health and safety. She completes daily checks of her home and garden to make sure they are free from hazards and are safe for children to play. The childminder uses additional government funding well to provide children with the support and/or challenge they need to make the best possible progress.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The quality of the childminder's teaching is consistently good. The childminder helps children to develop their language and communication skills extremely well. She adapts her teaching methods to meet the individual needs of each child. For example, she uses a range of verbal and non-verbal communication to help promote children's speaking skills. The childminder provides a running commentary on what children are doing and this helps them to makes sense of their play and learning. She introduces children to new and exciting words such as 'pipette' and 'squashy'. The childminder weaves opportunities for children to develop their mathematical skills through their play. For example, children routinely count and recognise shapes as they explore and make marks in foam.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to be confident and emotionally secure. For example, she provides them with lots of cuddles and reassurance if they are feeling anxious or sad. The childminder promotes children's positive behaviour well. She talks patiently with them and her positive interactions help children to manage their feelings and consider the needs of others. The childminder encourages children to learn self-care skills from an early age, to help them establish good hygiene habits. For example, she helps children to understand the importance of washing their hands before eating. The childminder encourages children to be physically active and to develop healthy lifestyles. She provides children with daily opportunities to gain fresh air and spend time playing outdoors. The childminder works with parents to ensure they provide children with healthy options in their lunch boxes.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are well prepared for their next stage in learning and their eventual move on to school. Some children exceed the milestones typical for their actual age. This includes children for whom the childminder receives government funding. Children use their manners routinely and are beginning to share their toys and take turns in their play. Children demonstrate high levels of motivation and show a strong determination to accept new challenges. They maintain their focus over long periods of time during activities that interest them. Children show a keen interest in making marks and are beginning to recognise some familiar letters.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY356034 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10083380 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 2 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 11 September 2014

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2007 and lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am 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.

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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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