Marriott, Hayley

Overall effectiveness Good

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

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The provision is good

Children love being in this setting. They can easily choose what they want to play with and have the space to explore and investigate. Children become engrossed with the toy farm and moving the animals to different places. Other children use their imagination well, making pretend meals and dressing the dolls. Younger children who are just learning to walk can move freely and safely around the furniture and between rooms. The childminder is vigilant about children's safety; she makes sure to sweep up in the kitchen or moves toys to ensure that children do not slip or fall. Children are developing good physical skills. They enjoy dancing along with the characters on the television as well as learning to hold pens and use glue sticks.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. Children readily sit at the table for meals and say 'please' and 'thank you' when offered food. The childminder supports children effectively when there are disputes about toys. The younger children are learning to take turns and the older children are encouraged to help tidy up. The childminder develops good relationships with children. Toddlers happily seek comfort when they need it, while older children are confident to engage with visitors. Children are independent and like to do things for themselves, such as using the bathroom.

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need to do better?

n Parents speak highly of the childminder, about her care and provision for their children. The childminder passes on information about children's learning and achievements at collection time. Parents share information about what their children have been doing so that the childminder can follow these interests when planning activities. n The childminder has a positive relationship with the local pre-school. She shares information about children's development and agrees what they need to do next in their learning. This supports continuity of care and learning. n Children are enthusiastic learners. They eagerly get involved in activities. For example, they spend some time filling and emptying containers with oats pretending to make cakes and pancakes. They readily join in to make Christmas decorations, sticking shapes on paper and adding glitter and sequins. n The childminder plans and provides a wide range of activities for the children

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need to do better?

based on their interests and what they need to do next. Children sing and enjoy stories together. They are beginning to count and use numbers in their play. Children enjoy making collages and painting. They eagerly play with the many different small-world toys. However, on occasions, the childminder does not always check she is planning for all areas of learning in enough depth. Furthermore, the children are not always challenged to do more tasks for

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28 November 2019 themselves or think about new concepts. n Children are becoming confident talkers. The childminder models new words and phrases. She gives clear instructions during activities and asks questions that help children to think. The childminder celebrates children's progress. For example, she praises them when they learn to say other children's names or put two and three words together in a sentence. n The childminder is well organised and ensures that she keeps necessary training, such as first-aid, up to date. She makes effective use of the internet to find out information and help her to improve her practice. She has a clear understanding of her strengths and the areas she wants to improve. n The childminder provides healthy and nutritious food. The children enjoy eating a range of fruit at snack times, including raspberries, mango, apple and pear. Children are also learning about how to take care of their own needs when using

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the bathroom, such as washing their hands and managing their clothes. They go out daily and make good use of the large garden as well as going to visit the horses in the field. n The childminder broadens the experiences that children have at home to support and extend their learning. For example, they visit the supermarket and learn how to pay for the shopping. They also visit the local library to borrow books. The childminder effectively helps children to learn about different cultures and to respect others. They celebrate festivals together and try different foods.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is knowledgeable about possible signs of abuse. She is clear about how to report any concerns she may have about a child's welfare. The childminder understands how to recognise and report signs that children have been exposed to extreme ideas. The childminder uses social media responsibly and safely. While children use technology and access computer games that are appropriate for their age, she supervises them well. The childminder ensures that children are kept safe on outings. She ensures she uses the correct car seats and risk assesses any new venues carefully.

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should:

n check that planning and the provision of activities cover all aspects of the areas of learning in sufficient depth n provide more challenge for children to help them learn new ideas and develop their skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY427620 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10071766 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 13 Date of previous inspection 25 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Market Harborough. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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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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