Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date 21 June 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 reflects on her knowledge and practice and seeks the views of parents to assist improvements. For example, she has strengthened professional links with other registered childminders to further enhance her understanding of assessment and planning for children's learning and development. n The childminder provides a well-organised play and learning environment and implements purposeful next steps to support children's development. As a result, children develop well and make good progress in their learning. n The childminder keeps children safe through robust risk assessments for the premises and when she takes children on outings. n The childminder uses her time effectively to provide children with individual attention. This helps her to develop positive, secure relationships with children and supports their learning. n The childminder organises exciting opportunities for children to expand their awareness

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This provision is good

of the wider community and to extend their social and learning experiences. For example, children have visited a local fire and rescue service station and a veterinary surgery. n The childminder values effective partnership working with parents and the sharing of pertinent information about the children. This provides children with good levels of continuity and consistency for their care and learning. n The childminder does not complete an initial assessment of children's development at the earliest stage possible. n The childminder does not undertake additional training to enhance her already good levels of teaching so that children can benefit from the very highest quality teaching practices.

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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 extend current professional knowledge of children's learning and development to help enhance the overall quality of teaching to the highest possible level n complete an initial assessment of children's development to identify children's starting points at an early stage of their attendance.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and parents. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector considered various policies and records, including those for safeguarding, accidents, qualifications and training, children's learning and development, and risk assessment. n The inspector looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding, including the outdoor area.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

Safeguarding is effective. The childminder takes steps to meet her professional development needs, including training for paediatric first aid and child protection. She understands her responsibilities to comply with the requirements of registration and to protect children from harm. Records, such as those for children's attendance and accidents, are maintained in good order, which supports the efficient and safe management of the setting. The childminder has positive relationships with parents. Parents enthuse about how approachable the childminder is, the personal attention their children receive, and the good range of activities on offer.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder provides children with a balanced range of interesting activities, indoors and outdoors. Children choose where they would like to be and what they would like to do. The childminder listens carefully to children and follows their interests to support their learning. For example, children are inquisitive when they see a spider. The childminder suggests that she and the children go and look for more spiders and bugs in the garden. Children explore the garden area and talk to the childminder about the things they observe, such as a snail in its shell. The childminder assesses children's progress and identifies next steps for their learning. She provides opportunities for children to build on their prior learning and to develop new skills. For example, children make purposeful marks with various materials and begin to develop their ability to cut with scissors when using play dough.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

The childminder is warm and friendly towards children. She forms close bonds with children, helping them to be relaxed and to feel confident and secure while in her care. The childminder attends to the personal care needs of young children promptly. She praises children for good behaviour and encourages their achievements with activities. Children learn about good hygiene and learn how to keep themselves safe, such as handling pet guinea pigs carefully and washing their hands afterwards. The childminder helps children to keep fit and healthy. They benefit from healthy snacks and learn about nature and healthy foods when they plant seeds to grow vegetables and salad foods. Children benefit from fresh air and exercise with regular outdoor play and develop physical skills when they use large equipment, such as a slide and ride-on toys.

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Outcomes for children are good

Children are achieving comfortably within the range of development which is typical for their age and stage of development. They make good progress in their learning. Children develop independence skills and are able to attend to their personal care in preparation for school or their next stage in learning. Children are developing good literacy skills. They enjoy stories being read to them and use books for reference. They follow the narrative of a story and anticipate key events.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY541212 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10090225 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 - 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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