Childminder in North 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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

The childminder has a good knowledge of each child's interests, what they know and can do, and what they need to learn next. She plans appropriate play experiences that help children progress in all areas of their development. Children enjoy the freedom to make choices in their play. They are very happy in the childminder's care and settle quickly after arriving. Children independently access a wide range of toys from the richly resourced playroom.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for what children can learn and achieve. Children persevere well with activities and receive encouragement and praise from the childminder as they play. Children use their imagination as they build castles with high walls and turrets, proudly showing the childminder what they have accomplished. When parts of the castle wall break, the childminder supports children's confidence effectively, helping them solve problems and find solutions so that they can achieve what they set out to do.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder is calm and kind in her interactions with children. She encourages good manners. Children copy these positive attributes. The childminder helps children to learn how to keep themselves safe. She talks to them about why they need to tidy away toys they have finished playing with. Children listen well to the childminder and follow her instructions.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on her practice and evaluates the effectiveness of her provision. Since the previous inspection, the childminder has worked with the local authority adviser to address all actions. She supervises children vigilantly and carries out daily risk assessments to ensure that her home is safe and secure. The childminder maintains accurate attendance registers. This helps to keep children safe. n The childminder incorporates regular outings into her curriculum. She recognises the benefits that these experiences can offer to children to build on their interests and extend their learning. She takes children out on trips, using public transport. For many children, this is the first time that they have experienced riding on a bus or train. n The childminder networks with other childminders in the local area. Together, they visit local toddler groups, parks and soft-play centres. As a result, children

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need to do better?

enjoy opportunities to mix in larger groups. Children develop their social skills and learn about their community. n The childminder encourages children's mathematics skills effectively. She joins in with their play and supports children to use mathematical language to talk about the distance that they can throw a ball. Older children confidently count in

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need to do better?

7 November 2019 sequence up to 10 as they engage in a game of hide and seek with the childminder. n Overall, the childminder supports children's language development well. She reads stories and sings familiar songs and rhymes with children. Children join in with familiar phrases. They are eager to use props to act out the events in stories and they confidently predict what will happen next. However, occasionally, the childminder does not give children adequate time to think and respond to the questions that she asks them. n The childminder supports children to live a healthy lifestyle. Children have fun as they develop their physical skills and coordination. They laugh with delight as they eagerly practise catching, throwing, rolling and kicking balls. The childminder reminds children to drink water frequently and encourages them to eat fruit for their snack. Children talk about the effect that eating healthily has

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need to do better?

on their bodies, they tell the inspector that fruit helps them 'grow strong muscles'. n Children independently wash their hands after using the bathroom. However, the childminder misses opportunities to support children's understanding of the importance of this and the benefits of good hygiene practices. n The childminder has good working partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. This helps to promote continuity of care and learning. The childminder shares information with parents about their children's day and their achievements. Parents speak warmly of the support and high-quality care they and their children receive.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure knowledge of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows how to report any concerns that she may have about a child's welfare to the relevant agencies. The childminder is committed to ensuring that her knowledge and skills are kept up to date. She regularly attends training and is proactive in developing her understanding of wider safeguarding issues, such as extreme views and behaviours. The childminder understands the potential risks to children when using technology and has good strategies in place to keep them safe online.

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should:

n allow children more time to process their own thoughts and ideas and answer the questions you ask them n provide more consistent opportunities for children to understand how good hygiene practices can support their good health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY409944 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10112576 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 21 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Irchester. She operates all year round from 6.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector had a tour of all areas of the premises children use. The inspector observed the quality of teaching during activities 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 meeting with the childminder. She reviewed relevant documentation, including evidence of suitability and qualifications. n The inspector held discussions with the parents and children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. The inspector took account of the views of parents through reading the written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

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

7 November 2019 7 November 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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