Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date 1 May 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 supports children with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) well. She uses her links with parents and other professionals to ensure a fully joined-up approach to help to meet these children's individual needs. n The childminder makes good use of external support to improve her practice. She acts on the advice from the local authority adviser. For example, she has involved parents more in making her initial assessment of their children's abilities. This helps her to identify and address any gaps in children's development from their start. n The childminder supports children's personal, social and emotional development well. She skilfully helps children to include each other in their play. The childminder encourages older children to talk about their feelings. n The childminder offers a range of interesting outings that complement the provision in her home. These help to capture children's curiosity and excitement. For example,

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This provision is good

children recall with enthusiasm their past visit to a local aerodrome. n Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. Children confidently approach the childminder for comfort and cuddles. n All children show a positive attitude to their learning. They develop a range of skills in preparation for starting nursery or school. For example, older children learn to use the toilet independently. n The childminder does not always sharply focus the planning of her activities on helping children achieve the next steps in their learning. n On occasions, the childminder does not fully support children's understanding of shape and pattern. Additionally, she does not make the most of opportunities that arise to help children extend their counting skills.

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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 to help children make faster rates of progress n help older children to extend their counting skills and to expand their understanding of shape and pattern to support higher levels of achievement in mathematics.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

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.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the appropriate reporting procedures to take in the event of any child protection concerns. She risks assesses her home and the activities she provides to help keep children safe. The childminder encourages children to learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, she teaches older children how to use scissors with care. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. This is reflected in her good understanding of how children develop. She uses this understanding to help her observe and monitor children's progress accurately. The childminder researches activities to support children's communication skills. She discusses aspects of her practice with other experienced childminders. The childminder uses the knowledge she has gained to sharpen her support for children with SEND.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder gets to know children well and she provides activities that interest them. She makes suggestions and asks questions that help to support children's play. The childminder provides additional support for children who need it to help them fully join in activities. She skilfully uses signing and gestures to help them to understand her instructions. The childminder engages older children in lively conversations that help to support their communication and language skills well. She provides children with opportunities to create and imagine using a range of materials. For instance, the childminder encourages children to follow their own ideas to make an art collage inspired by a favourite story. She helps older children to think and solve their own problems. As a result of the childminder's support, children recognise they have used too much glue to attach buttons to the card. This helps them to learn about how to join materials

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

together. The childminder supports children's literacy skills well. She helps older children read and write their name. She reads stories with enthusiasm that capture all children's interest.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder supports children's confidence and independence well. She tailors her settling-in arrangements to suit the individual needs of children effectively. The childminder spends time gaining information from parents about children's preferences and routines. This helps her to provide good continuity in their care. Children are able to help themselves to the wide range of resources to support what they want to do. The childminder helps children to develop a healthy lifestyle well. She encourages children to spend time playing energetically outside. She ensures that children eat healthy food and they wash their hands before they eat.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make good progress in their learning relative to their starting points. Children with SEND develop their skills very well. Older children gain secure literacy skills. They develop good pencil control and they read and write their names. Children develop their physical skills well. They use glue spreaders and paintbrushes confidently. Children develop their creative skills well.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY538560 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10089717 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 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Irthlingborough. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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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