Childminder in West 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 Good

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The provision is good

Children receive a warm welcome from the childminder when they arrive at her home. They know the routines of the setting and confidently take their shoes and coat off as they arrive, before putting them away in the correct place. The childminder has high expectations of the children. As a result, they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans activities around the children's interests and she adapts and changes these regularly. For example, children are invited to feed their dollies alongside the childminder as she feeds younger children their breakfast. Children observe how to feed a baby carefully and smile and laugh as they feed their dollies. Children know what is expected of them, as the childminder has clear and consistent routines. Children are engaged and motivated to learn.

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The provision is good

Children praise each other and delight in their peers' achievements. For example, when younger children have a go at brushing their teeth, older children clap their hands and say 'well done'. The childminder provides the children with mirrors so they can check their teeth are clean. She talks to them about the importance of cleaning their teeth and which foods should only be eaten sometimes. This supports the children's development of a healthy lifestyle.

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need to do better?

n The childminder recognises the different experiences children have at home and finds out about these from their parents. Children are given a range of opportunities to broaden their experiences. For example, when children show curiosity about buses from reading familiar books, the childminder takes them on the bus to visit different parks around the town. She also takes children swimming, which supports their physical development. n Children are supervised well and learn how to keep themselves safe. For example, when using a beater and drum, the childminder reminds children not to put the beater in their mouth in case they fall. Children are encouraged to be independent. After eating their breakfast, they place their plate in the sink ready to be washed. When it is snack time, children remember they need to wash their hands. n The childminder encourages the children to display good behaviour at all times

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need to do better?

and she has clear expectations. She talks to them about positive behaviour and gives examples of what they have to do to earn a sticker. Older children have a good understanding of the needs of younger children and make sure they are always included. For example, older children make sure everyone has a shaker when using musical instruments. n Children show a positive attachment to the childminder. They ask her questions

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need to do better?

21 January 2020 and go to her when they need comfort or reassurance. When they are feeling tired, they cuddle up to the childminder and find their favourite blanket to wind down. n Children's imaginative play is supported well and they enjoy dressing up in a range of costumes the childminder provides. Older children are keen for younger children to join in and find costumes for them to wear. Children use play resources to make pretend cups of tea and are keen to share these with the childminder and visitors to the home. n The childminder has developed effective partnerships with parents. She finds out about the children's likes, dislikes and their favourite toys. She follows the routines parents have at home and is adaptable to each child's individual needs. Parents say the childminder is 'approachable and friendly' and speak highly of her. The childminder provides support to parents and suggests activities they

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can do at home to support their child's next steps. n Children learn to count objects and identify shapes as they choose to independently access a shape sorter toy. The childminder collects items in a box and supports children to understand the concept of 'big' and 'little'. However, on occasions, opportunities are missed to extend children's thinking and understanding. n The childminder is positive and enthusiastic with the children. She regularly reflects on her practice and adapts the experiences she is providing. The childminder plans activities that follow the children's interests and support the next steps in their development. However, she would benefit from undertaking more training to promote her professional development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder ensures her safeguarding knowledge is updated regularly. She understands the 'Prevent' duty guidance and knows how she would report concerns related to these wider safeguarding issues. The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures she would follow if she had concerns about a child's welfare. She completes regular fire drills and risk assessments of the outdoor area to ensure the learning environment for children is always safe. The childminder holds a current paediatric first-aid certificate and keeps a log of any accidents.

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should:

n provide opportunities for children to extend their thinking skills even further n undertake training opportunities to enhance professional development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY396757 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10074292 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 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 16 June 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the Rectory Farm area of Northampton. She operates all year round from 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

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 to gather 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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Inspection activities

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