Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date 3 April 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 works particularly well with parents to involve them in their children's learning and development. She uses the observations that parents share of their children's learning to extend some of their skills well. For example, she helps children continue the techniques they have learned at home to help them read words. n The childminder demonstrates a commitment to continuous improvement. She acts on the suggestions of the local authority adviser to make well-planned improvements. For example, she has strengthened assessment arrangements to help her quickly address any gaps in children's learning. n All children make good progress relative to their starting points. n The childminder provides a wide range of interesting toys and resources that children access freely. This helps to capture children's imagination and motivates them to explore. n The childminder provides children with lots of praise and encouragement. She talks to

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This provision is good

children about each other's actions. This helps children to learn to consider one another. They take turns in their play, are kind to each other and behave well. n The childminder does not always sharply focus the planning of her activities on helping children achieve the next steps in their learning that she has identified. n The childminder does not fully support older children to count and use mathematical skills to solve simple number problems.

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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 planning of activities more precisely on helping children achieve the next steps in their learning as well as possible n make the most of opportunities to help older children improve their skills in counting and calculating simple mathematical problems.

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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 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 all persons living at the premises. n The inspector spoke with the children present during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through verbal and written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder routinely updates her knowledge of how to safeguard children. She knows the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder understands her responsibilities to report any such concerns to the appropriate authorities. She uses her risk assessments to ensure children play in a safe and secure environment. The childminder encourages children to learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, she teaches older children how to use knives and scissors safely. The childminder has many years of experience working in early years settings. She has gained an early years qualification at level 3. This has helped her to develop a clear understanding of how children learn. This reflects in the many play opportunities where children are encouraged to follow their own ideas. The childminder attends training to help develop her skills. As a result, she has enhanced the support she gives

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

young children to take their first steps in walking.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder supports children's communication and language skills well. She introduces new words to extend children's vocabulary. This helps them to learn the name of items such as the vegetables they put on their pizza. The childminder helps children to be imaginative. She makes suggestions for their role play that help them to imitate everyday actions they see at home. The childminder is skilled at supporting literacy skills for the most able children. She helps them to learn the sounds represented by letters and blend these to read simple words. The childminder sings to children and she encourages younger children to join in songs using gestures. The childminder supports children to learn about shapes and space as they play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children to be independent. For example, she works closely with parents to help children learn to use the toilet independently. The childminder promotes children's emotional well-being effectively. When children are unwell, she provides them with lots of cuddles and reassurance until parents arrive to take them home. The childminder helps children establish good hygiene habits. For example, she helps children to understand the importance of washing their hands before eating. The childminder provides children with daily opportunities to be physically active in their play outside.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children acquire skills to support them in the next stage in learning and their eventual move on to school. Children develop good literacy skills. Some children exceed the milestones in literacy that are typical for their age. They read three-letter words confidently. Older children are learning to read and write their own names. All children develop their physical skills well. For example, older children confidently use knives to cut and spread ingredients during cooking activities. Younger children are beginning to balance blocks to build a small tower. Children make expected progress in mathematics. Children become confident communicators. They are happy and enjoy their play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543665 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10100867 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 1 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Northampton. 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 early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works with a co- childminder.

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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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