Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date 18 July 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 has an organised approach to her work. She reflects on her service and makes changes as required to continue to meet children's needs. She has a clear understanding of the type of information that she must inform Ofsted about, in line with the requirements. n The childminder knows how to keep children safe. She assesses the risks in her home and takes appropriate action. For example, she has safety locks on kitchen cupboards that store hazardous items. She keeps children under close supervision as they move around her home. n The childminder has a good relationship with the children in her care. They go to her for comfort and reassurance when required. Children enjoy the childminder's involvement in their play. They are confident to choose resources that they wish to play with. n The childminder supports children with their social development. They are progressing well in her care. Children play together and are able to share and take turns with toys.

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This provision is good

n The childminder provides daily feedback to parents about their children's care routines. Parents provide positive feedback about the service that the childminder provides. They comment on the good range of activities she offers to their children. n The childminder knows the children well. She encourages children to play and to try new experiences. She is effective in her teaching as she talks to children about what they are doing and shows them how things work. n Occasionally, the childminder does not use opportunities that arise during play and the daily routines to extend children's awareness of mathematical language. n The childminder does not always provide opportunities that enable children to be curious and explore a wide variety of resources.

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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 make the most of opportunities that arise during play and activities to promote children's awareness of mathematical language n focus more precisely on extending the opportunities for children to be curious about and explore natural materials.

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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. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder. She reviewed relevant documentation and checked evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Effectiveness of leadership and management is good

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. The childminder knows how to keep children safe and protect their welfare. She is familiar with the procedures for recording and reporting child protection concerns. She completes refresher training in safeguarding to ensure her knowledge remains up to date. The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She plans activities that follow children's interests and that provide appropriate challenges to help them make progress. The childminder continues to improve her service to ensure she responds to children's changing needs. For example, she has made changes to the way she provides feedback to parents.

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Quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good

The childminder uses what she knows about children's interests and her observations of their play to assess their progress in learning. Children's communication and language is developing well. The childminder uses descriptive words during activities to extend children's vocabulary. For example, when children play with a medical kit, she talks to them about the 'stethoscope' and shows how they can use it to listen to their heart. Children are learning about nature and begin to develop their literacy skills. The childminder provides a range of resources covering the different areas of learning. For example, children enjoy playing with toy insects. They are able to match the toy with a picture card showing the insect and its written name.

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Personal development, behaviour and welfare are good

Children enjoy choosing from the good range of toys and activities that are available to them. They know where to find toys and can help themselves. Children show a sense of belonging in the childminder's home. They know the routines of the day. For example, when it is lunchtime, they go into the kitchen and choose where they want to sit at the table. Children are learning about healthy lifestyles. They go for walks to the park and around the village, and play outside in the childminder's garden. The childminder provides healthy choices for snacks and meals. She works closely with parents to find out about their child's needs and any specific dietary requirements. Children enjoy brushing their teeth. Children behave well. The childminder is a good role model for them. She has a calm, clear and consistent approach which helps children understand about the expectations for behaviour.

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Outcomes for children are good

All children make at least typical progress from their individual starting points. Children are keen to join in with a wide range of activities that extend their experiences. Older children's literacy skills are developing. They are confident to make marks, draw pictures and attempt to write their name. Younger children are curious about the properties of different materials. They pick up handfuls of dry rice, allowing it to fall through their fingers. Children fill and empty containers using different sized scoops and spoons. Children are becoming independent. Younger children use a spoon to eat cereal and put the lid on their own drink cup. Children are learning to work together and develop friendships. These are skills that help them to become well prepared for the next stage in their learning and for starting school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY540956 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10089673 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 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Registers

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Kings Cliffe, Peterborough. She operates for 50 weeks of the year from 6am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except 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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