Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Requires improvement

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with this friendly and caring childminder. She plans exciting activities that meet children's needs, and which interest and challenge them. Children are highly motivated and engaged. They laugh loudly, and openly display their fondness for the childminder, her assistant and the other children. They demonstrate a clear awareness of their safety and the safety of others. For example, older children tell the younger children to move out of the way as they come down the slide so they do not get hurt.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and display a positive attitude to their play and learning. They respond to requests and instructions. For example, children are beginning to take responsibility for simple tasks, such as putting their own shoes and coats on.

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The provision is good

The childminder prioritises children's learning and development with enthusiasm. She consistently interacts with and engages children in meaningful discussions. The childminder is skillful in supporting children's language and communication skills. For example, she repeats words and phrases back to children to help support their correct pronunciation. Children are capable and confident communicators. They initiate conversations with adults and other children. For example, they talk about what they know about ladybirds and how the insect is red with black spots.

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need to do better?

n The childminder and her assistant work well together. They reflect on how effective their teaching is in meeting the needs of the children attending. The childminder observes the performance of her assistant and discusses what is working well and what could be improved. The childminder is well qualified and maintains her continued professional development. As a result, teaching is consistently strong. n Younger children display good levels of independence as they practise skills, such as using a spoon to scoop sand into containers. Older children enjoy making marks and are starting to formulate recognisable letters. The childminder uses questions well to develop children's thinking and extend their learning. For example, children count the number of spots on each side of the ladybird and the childminder asks them how many there are all together. n The childminder supports children to develop good hygiene practices. For

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example, children know to wash their hands after playing outdoors and before eating their lunch. Older children wipe their own faces and know how to use the mirror to check they are clean. n The childminder supports children to be confident and emotionally secure. Children are familiar with the routines. For example, older children know to tidy up before having lunch. Younger children feel secure enough to take themselves

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need to do better?

19 September 2019 off for a nap when they get tried. They select their favourite cushion and quickly drift off to sleep. n Parents are kept well informed about how their children are getting on. They value the discussions they have with the childminder and the ideas she provides them on continuing children's learning at home. They positively comment on the 'home-from-home' feeling. The childminder values parents' feedback and involvement in their children's learning. n The childminder knows the children well and has a good understanding of their backgrounds. She provides children with lots of praise and encouragement, which helps to boost their self-confidence. However, she has not fully considered how to raise children's awareness and understanding of other cultures and traditions to support their future learning. n Children develop strong attachments with the childminder and her assistant. They often seek them out for cuddles and reassurance if they are feeling

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anxious. This nurturing approach, and the childminder's positive interactions, help children to manage their feelings and consider the needs others. Children routinely say sorry if they accidently bump into someone. They take turns in their play and are beginning to share their toys. n The childminder encourages children to be physically active. She provides them with daily opportunities to spend time playing outdoors. Children relish exploring the garden as they climb, run and practise their balance and coordination skills. However, the childminder does not always build on opportunities to increase children's understanding of making healthy food choices.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. They know the action to take should they need to report any concerns about children in their care, including them being drawn into extremist behaviour. The childminder ensures that both herself and her assistant keep their knowledge and skills up to date through accessing regular training. The childminder implements a range of policies and procedures that help to underpin her good practice and promote children's safety and welfare. She identifies and minimises potential risks to children's health and safety.

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should:

n enhance opportunities for children to learn about other cultures and traditions that may be different from their own, to support their future learning n provide more opportunities for children to learn about the benefits of making healthy food choices.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY556748 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10090712 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 to 8 Total number of places 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 12 December 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in the Wootton area of Northampton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an early years qualification at level 5. The childminder works with an assistant.

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Inspection activities

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 had a tour of the premises with the childminder. 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 and her assistant. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living and working in the household. n The inspector took account of the views of parents and carers from feedback provided by the childminder for the inspection.

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Inspection activities

19 September 2019 We carried out this inspection 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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Inspection activities

19 September 2019 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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