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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children show excitement as they see the activities the childminder plans for them. Children are well behaved and eagerly listen to the childminder as she explains what they are going to do. The activities are often focused on natural resources and children are highly motivated to take part. For example, children use squeezers to extract juice from lemons. They pour the juice into a variety of small containers. The childminder provides a mint plant for the children to smell and they add the leaves to their mixtures.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for every child. She uses every opportunity to promote their developing independence skills. Children change their own clothes when they get wet during an activity, and they use cutlery to cut bananas, strawberries and grapes. The childminder gives them time to practise and praises them when they are successful.

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The provision is good

Children are happy and safe in the childminder's home. They know where to find toys and are confident to go to the cupboard and choose items, such as trains to add to the track they make. The childminder supervises the children well, and they learn how to keep themselves safe. The childminder talks to them about being careful, for example, when they use a knife to cut fruit and when they use scissors to snip the herbs.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is passionate about her role. She works very hard to continually plan activities that take account of children's interests and their next steps in learning. She is skilful in providing children with a wide range of resources that spark their curiosity. However, sometimes, the childminder does not give children enough time to fully explore the items she sets out with the activity before adding more. n Children benefit from the childminder's positive and enthusiastic involvement in their play. She explains things to children and demonstrates how things work. She knows each child very well. She listens to their ideas and gives children lots of support to enable them to be confident to try new experiences. n Children's communication and language skills are developing well. The childminder speaks clearly to them and uses descriptive words, such as 'squeeze', 'squish' and 'squash' to help extend their vocabulary. Overall, she asks

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questions that help children think about what they are doing and how they can overcome challenges in their play. On occasion, however, the childminder does not allow children to have time to consider what they want to say in response before she moves on with the conversation. n The childminder helps children to learn about a healthy lifestyle. Children are

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20 November 2019 very keen to play outside in the fresh air. They use ride-on toys and run around in the childminder's garden. They comment on their friends' 'rosy cheeks' when they come in from the cold. Children enjoy healthy choices for snacks. n Children show a sense of well-being and belonging in the childminder's home. They have a positive attachment to her. Children ask questions and initiate conversations with her and they approach her for comfort and reassurance as they need it. n Children know about the daily routines and what the childminder expects of them in terms of behaviour. They are polite to one another and develop strong friendships. For example, children call their friends over to join their game with the play dough, and to show them a woodlouse they find on a leaf in the garden. The childminder has a consistent approach with the children and helps them to manage their feelings. This helps children learn about what is right and

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wrong. n The childminder is sensitive when working with parents to find out about the experiences their child has had before coming to her setting. She is skilful in her planning to broaden children's experiences. For example, children go on a bus ride to a different town and they experience lots of natural resources, such as wooden and metal items. They explore herb plants, including mint, coriander and basil. n Partnerships with parents are effective. The childminder provides detailed information for parents about their child's care routines and the activities they have enjoyed. She makes suggestions for activities they can do at home. Parents speak very highly about the childminder. They comment on the high- quality activities she provides that help their children to think. They like the way she promotes their children's creativity and imagination.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of how to keep children safe and promote their welfare. She updates her training regularly. This ensures she is aware of newer aspects of safeguarding and how to record and report any concerns that may arise. The childminder carries out risk assessments of her home and outings to identify and reduce any risks. She understands how to keep children safe online. For example, if children use the internet for research about one of their activities, she ensures she supervises them.

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should:

n provide more time for children to consider what they want to say in response to questions

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should:

20 November 2019 n focus more precisely on ensuring children have time to fully investigate, explore and play with the activities and resources.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY546290 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10104328 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 0 to 6 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Desborough, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder and asked her about the curriculum she offers to children, to help the inspector understand how the childminder organises her provision. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents on the day of inspection and also took account of their views through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

20 November 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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20 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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