Childminder EY257796

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

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

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder does not have a secure understanding of some safeguarding procedures. This is with specific regard to keeping children safe from extreme views and behaviours. Despite this, children show they feel safe and secure. Children show high levels of confidence in the homely and welcoming environment. They develop secure relationships with the childminder and enjoy cuddling up to her as she reads familiar stories to them. They move easily around all accessible areas in the childminder's home and choose what they want to play with from a good range of resources.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She encourages them to show respect for their toys and the home environment. Children are polite and listen well to the childminder. Good relationships are forged between the childminder and the parents of children in her care. Before children begin, the childminder takes time to seek relevant information from parents on children's individual needs. This helps her get to know their interests and care needs. The childminder uses this to plan the environment and learning opportunities that are suited to their skills and abilities.

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The provision requires improvement

The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe in the home and on outings. Children enjoy spending time interacting with the childminder's pets. The childminder teaches children how to look after and care for them. She talks to them about how to stroke them and to be gentle. She explains the need to not tug or pull at the cats as they may scratch.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has completed training in the 'Prevent' duty guidance. However, she is not able to articulate a clear understanding of what this guidance means in practice. For example, she does not know how to clearly identify those children who may be exposed to extremism or radicalisation and of the action to take. n The childminder has made some progress since her last inspection and has addressed the actions raised. For example, she completes the progress check for children between the ages of two and three years in a timely manner, ensuring this is shared with parents. Additionally, accurate registers of attendance are in place to show when children are present and when they are not, supporting children's safety and welfare. n Children show enthusiasm and enjoyment as they play and learn. They scoop pasta from one container to another, watching the pasta fall from the scoops as they do this. However, the childminder misses opportunities during this activity,

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need to do better?

and others, to strengthen their early understanding of mathematics, including

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25 September 2019 counting and size. n Children's communication and language is promoted well. Children chat easily to the childminder and visitors and demonstrate good spoken skills. The childminder talks to children as they play. She introduces new words, such as 'prickly' and 'spiky', when talking to children about hedgehogs. The childminder repeats words that children struggle to pronounce, helping them to hear and practise these words correctly. n Children's literacy skills are promoted well. Children show a love of books and are eager to share these with the childminder and visitors. The childminder encourages children to think about and predict what might come next in a story. Children begin to recognise the initial sounds in their name. They show good pencil control as they practise writing their name and letters familiar to them. When completing an alphabet puzzle, children successfully name letters and

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need to do better?

consider words that these link to. n Children learn about the world around them and develop their social skills well. The childminder takes them on regular outings to broaden their experiences of the local community. She takes them to toddler groups to meet other children, and to parks to further their interest in animals and wildlife. The childminder talks to children about changes in the seasons. During nature walks, they collect items such as pine cones and conkers. The childminder talks to children about what animals, such as hedgehogs, eat and where they live. n The childminder observes and assesses children's learning to help her plan and identify appropriate next steps to support good progress. From this, she plans activities that she knows children will enjoy and have shown an interest in to help them move on in their learning. However, occasionally, she does not use what she knows of children's skills and capabilities to challenge their learning

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Overall, the childminder has a suitable understanding of safeguarding and child protection. She knows what to do should she believe a child is at risk of abuse. She attends regular training to ensure this knowledge is up to date. However, her knowledge and understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance is not robust. She is not able to clearly explain what is covered under this duty and how to identify children who may be exposed to extremism. The childminder keeps her home safe and secure to ensure children have access to safe play spaces.

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Due date

25 September 2019 improve knowledge and understanding of the 'Prevent' duty guidance for England and Wales 2015. 09/10/2019

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should:

n use every opportunity to challenge and build on what is known of children's learning to help them make even better progress n make best use of all opportunities to increase children's understanding of counting and shape, to enhance their early mathematical skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY257796 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10080683 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 2 to 9 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 24 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and lives in Northampton. She operates all year round from 8am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector looked at all areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector had a tour of the setting. She discussed with the childminder how she organises her setting and the play and learning experiences she provides for children. n The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. The inspector and the childminder reflected on a learning experience for children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children present during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed a sample of documents and records required for the safe and effective management of the provision.

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Inspection activities

25 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

25 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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