Childminder EY548872

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 feel happy and safe in the home-from-home setting. They settle quickly when they arrive and are keen to join in with the activities the childminder provides for them. Children benefit from the effective working partnership between the childminder and their parents. The childminder finds out about children's likes, dislikes and interests before they start. This helps her to meet each child's needs and to plan activities that are based on children's interests and their next steps. Children thoroughly enjoy role play. They make pretend cups of tea and food in the toy kitchen and talk to each other about what they have made. Children's communication and language skills are supported by the childminder. She plays with children and talks to them about what they are doing.

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The provision is good

Children behave well and listen carefully to the childminder. She has high expectations of the children and praises them when they say 'please' and 'thank you' without being prompted. There are clear routines in place and children help to tidy up. For example, before snack time, children collect the plastic food in a basket and put it back in the toy kitchen. Children help each other, opening the toy kitchen door for each other to put items away.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out about children's experiences at home and plans to build on these. For example, children find out how to look after the childminder's dog and enjoy caring for it. This supports children who are frightened of animals and helps build their confidence. Children also visit the farm to see the animals and go to the local library to borrow books which are linked to their learning. n Children's early literacy development is supported well. They join in with familiar songs and rhymes. Children excitedly choose a finger puppet with ducks on from a bag and start to sing 'Five little ducks'. The childminder sings and shares actions, which children copy. She uses sign language while singing the songs and this supports children's communication skills. n Opportunities are available for children to develop their early number and shape knowledge. Children use paint pouches to draw shapes and guess what shape

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the childminder draws. Children link previous learning to the activity, talking fondly about making handprints and footprints with paint. The childminder introduces mathematical language, such as 'side' and 'corner'. Children confidently count and use numbers in their play. When reading books, they count the number of monkeys in the story and hold up four fingers to represent the number. However, sometimes, opportunities are missed to extend or simplify activities to meet children's individual learning needs. n Children are encouraged to be independent. At snack time, they spread butter and jam onto toast. Children use knives safely with close supervision from the

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5 February 2020 childminder. The childminder provides good-quality interaction, prompting children to observe the butter melting on their toast. The childminder talks to the children about where fruit comes from, and foods that are healthy and unhealthy. This supports children's development of a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder has made links with local childminders in the area. Children have opportunities to play and interact with their peers as part of a larger group. The childminder shares ideas and resources with other providers to enhance the activities she provides for children. The childminder is passionate about continuing to improve her professional development. She has undertaken training about children's communication since she registered. This has developed the childminder's confidence in providing suitable activities for children who need extra support with their communication skills. However, the childminder would

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need to do better?

benefit from continuing to access training opportunities to ensure her knowledge of the curriculum and assessment continues to develop. n Parents are positive about the care the childminder provides. The childminder keeps parents regularly informed about their child's development and what their next steps are. She suggests activities that parents can do at home to help their children. Parents feel able to discuss any concerns they have with the childminder. They enjoy accessing an online application throughout the day to see photographs of their children engaging in activities. The childminder also uses the online application to inform parents if children have hurt themselves and about nap times. Parents say they find this reassuring and that they always feel comfortable leaving their child in the childminder's care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a robust understanding of safeguarding and can identify the signs and symptoms she may see if children are at risk of abuse. She knows how to report concerns and has a policy in place with relevant contact details she may need. The childminder regularly updates her training. She has an effective system in place to record any accidents children may have while in her care, and parents are always informed. Risks assessments are undertaken when children go on visits in the local area to ensure they are kept safe.

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should:

n focus more precisely on how activities can be adapted to meet the needs of all children n consider how training opportunities can continue to enhance knowledge of the curriculum.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548872 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10141981 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 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Rushden, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- and three-year-old children. She holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed the childminder completing an activity with children. n The inspector held a number of discussions with the childminder about how she organises the curriculum and her provision. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons living in the household. n The inspector spoke to two parents on the day of the inspection and took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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Inspection activities

5 February 2020 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

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