Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date 21 June 2019 Previous inspection date 18 February 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 childminder warmly welcomes children into her home. She works effectively with her co-childminder to provide children with a wealth of interesting activities that help them to make good progress. n The childminder carefully considers the strengths and weaknesses of her practice. She takes account of the views of parents and children. This helps her to continuously meet the individual needs of the children that she cares for. n The childminder has completed at range of training opportunities. However, she is yet to establish a programme of professional development targeted at raising the quality of her teaching to an outstanding level, in order to improve outcomes for children even further. n The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents. She talks to them each day about the activities that their children have enjoyed together with their achievements. Additionally, she encourages parents to view their children's learning

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This provision is good

journal so that they are able to continue with their children's learning at home. n The childminder observes children closely as they play. This helps her to make accurate assessments of their current developmental stage and to plan appropriate next steps in their learning. n The childminder is patient and caring to children. She praises children for their achievements and understands when they need comfort or reassurance. This helps children to feel safe and secure in her care. n The childminder provides children with lots of opportunities to be physically active in the fresh air, which supports their health and well-being. However, the childminder does not always promote children's awareness of the need to eat healthy and nutritious food.

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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 continue to develop skills and knowledge through a programme of professional development that is targeted at raising the quality of teaching to the highest possible level n further promote children's awareness of the need to enjoy a healthy and nutritious diet.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members, and looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder is aware of the procedure to follow should she have any concerns about the welfare of a child. She demonstrates a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may indicate a child is at risk from harm. The childminder ensures that potential hazards that children may encounter are minimised. She supervises children well at all times. The childminder has secured effective partnerships with local schools. For example, she invites teachers into the setting prior to children starting at the school to promote a smooth and consolidated transfer for children. Parents are extremely happy with the care and learning opportunities that the childminder provides for their children. They are delighted with the progress that their children make.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

Overall, teaching is good. The childminder uses her knowledge and understanding of how children learn to provide well-planned and inspiring activities. She very effectively differentiates activities to ensure that both younger and older children are captivated and engaged in their play. For example, the childminder demonstrates to older children how to thread a piece of string through the hole in pieces of coloured pasta to make a necklace. They show high levels of persistence and perseverance as they achieve the task. Meanwhile, the childminder shows younger children how to drop a straw through a tube. Likewise, the younger children show determination in achieving the goal. The childminder constantly talks to children to promote their developing vocabulary. For example, as children are playing in the sand, she offers commentary to their play.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder provides children with a calm and relaxed environment. She enables children to initiate their own play as all resources are freely available to them. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being very effectively. Children show that they are comfortable and secure in her care. They have formed a close attachment to her. The childminder helps children to develop their independence and self-care skills. For example, even very young children show great ability in feeding themselves during mealtimes. The childminder helps children to learn about safety through their imaginary play. She explains to children that they must do up the straps of the dolls buggies to stop the dolls from falling out. Children listen to her and follow her instructions. The childminder provides opportunities for children to develop an awareness of their local community, such a visits to the fire station and walks in the park.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children are making typical progress from their initial starting points in their learning. They are developing good social skills and interact well with adults and with each other. Children show enthusiasm and enjoyment in the opportunities that are made available to them. They are developing key skills to prepare them for the next stage in their learning, including starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY399072 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10106384 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 0 - 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 18 February 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Kettering, Northamptonshire. She works with her husband who is also a registered childminder. They operate their provision all year round from 6am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder offers overnight care for children. The childminder receives funding for free early years 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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