Childminder EY433785

Inspection date 20 June 2019 Previous inspection date 12 August 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 carefully reflects on her practice. This helps her to identify strengths within her provision and areas for future development. She makes changes that contribute to good outcomes for children. For example, she has enhanced her provision for those children who prefer to learn and play outside. This has helped those children to extend their interest in play activities, such as drawing. n The childminder is nurturing in her interactions with children. She is consistent in her approach to managing their behaviour. The childminder explains to older children the reasons behind her expectations and rules. This helps children behave well and respond positively to guidance from the childminder. n The childminder provides a stimulating environment for children. Children can help themselves to a range of good-quality toys and resources. This helps to support their independence as they make many of their own choices.

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This provision is good

n All children make good progress from their starting points across all areas of learning. n The childminder supports continuity in children's care as they move between early years settings. She provides detailed information for settings that children are about to start attending. This includes information about their preferences, capabilities and the next steps in their learning. n The childminder helps children to develop their understanding of the world. She provides simple explanations that help them to make sense of their local community and the wider world around them. n The childminder does not always give children the time they need to think and respond to her challenging questions and suggestions. n The childminder does not make the most of all opportunities to support parents to extend their children's learning at home.

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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 give children more opportunities to think and respond to suggestions and questions n develop highly successful support for all parents to extend their child's learning at home.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and observed her practice to assess the impact she has on children's learning. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation. n The inspector took into account the views of parents through reading written feedback and taking part in discussions with parents. n The inspector viewed all areas of the home used by the children who attend. n The inspector discussed the childminder's safeguarding procedures and checked the suitability of all household members.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder knows the correct procedures to follow if she has any concerns about children's safety or welfare. She ensures her home is secure and supervises children closely. The childminder's good level of qualification is reflected in her secure understanding of how children learn. For example, she knows that younger children may not concentrate for long periods. The childminder uses this information to help these children engage well in their activities. She gathers feedback from parents about the service she provides. The childminder completes training and seeks ideas for activities from other childminders. This helps her to develop aspects of her practice well. For example, she has used information gained to further support children's mathematical skills. The childminder successfully tracks children's progress to help identify any gaps in their development.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses her accurate assessment of children's capabilities to help her identify the next steps for their learning. She recognises and seizes opportunities during children's self-chosen play to help them achieve these targets. For example, the childminder helps children to use words to indicate the position of their ball in relation to other objects. She successfully helps children to develop their small-muscle skills and hand-to-eye coordination. The childminder helps younger children pour soil from containers without spilling. She encourages them to consider the chalk marks they have made. The childminder encourages older children to manipulate and connect blocks to build structures. She teaches children the meaning of new words, such as 'kettle'. The childminder introduces mathematical language, such as 'full', 'empty' and 'taller', as children play. This all helps to support their understanding of concepts and ideas.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder has established close relationships with children. She works with parents to help their children settle in well. Children demonstrate that they are happy and confident in her care. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, she explains that they must listen carefully to her instructions when they are on outings. The childminder checks children are drinking enough to stay hydrated on warm days. She keeps her routines consistent. This helps children to feel safe and secure.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are working comfortably within the typical range of development for their age and some are exceeding expectations. The childminder teaches children the skills they need to be prepared for school. Older children gain secure mathematical and literacy skills. They recognise numbers and compare heights as they build towers from bricks. Older children confidently recall events in well-known stories. Children include each other in their play readily and demonstrate very good social skills. For example, older children gather blocks that they think their friends may need in their building activity. Younger children are confident communicators. They are developing their use of phrases and words to talk in sentences.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433785 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10071773 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 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 12 August 2015

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates from 7.30am to 6pm each weekday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education to eligible two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds appropriate early years qualifications 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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