Childminder EY406480

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 help themselves to the wide range of resources in the playroom as they make their own choices in their play. They enjoy daily outings, including trips to stay-and-play groups. The childminder focuses particularly sharply on children's interests and unique preferences to help to support their learning. Babies who are exploring a mirror learn to recognise themselves and develop their sense of self. Young children learn to match shapes and recognise colours while exploring puzzles. Older children gain mathematical skills during their energetic play. They count their steps and enthusiastically act out number rhymes. This all contributes to the positive attitude that children demonstrate to their learning and play.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She helps older children to include younger children in their play. Older children demonstrate patience as they wait for their turn to thread objects on to a piece of string. Children show that they feel happy and safe in the childminder's care. They follow her advice to help to prevent accidents. Children who are learning to walk benefit from high levels of supervision and support. This helps them to have the confidence to take steps to support their early walking skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder uses information gained from parents about their children's experiences at home to help to enrich children's lives. For example, she makes sure that all children have the opportunity to explore materials to enhance their sensory development. Children demonstrate pride in their creations and they strengthen their creative skills. Children learn words that describe the texture of the materials they explore, such as 'bumpy'. Parents give feedback to the childminder about how they appreciate this. n The childminder ensures that children are offered a broad range of activities that cover all areas of learning in the curriculum. These activities are planned to build on children's previous learning well. For example, during a toy farm activity, the childminder encourages children to talk about their visit to the farm. She helps them to use the new words they have learned, such as 'stables'. Children

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recognise numerals and count the animals to match these numbers. They are gaining the skills they need for the next stage in their learning, including school. That said, during some activities, the childminder does not support older children to extend their thinking fully. For example, she misses opportunities to help children to consider why and how things happen. n Overall, children's communication and language development are supported well. The childminder helps children to learn songs. She comments continually on children's play. The childminder reads to children in a lively and engaging manner. However, she does not always help younger children to say what they

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13 February 2020 would like to play with and what they need, in order to support their developing speech. n The childminder reflects on her practice to make improvements that help to strengthen aspects of children's learning. For instance, she has improved her support for parents to help them continue their children's learning at home. She sends home resources and ideas, such as to practise writing their name, to help them to develop their children's communication and early writing skills. The childminder keeps parents well informed about their children's progress. She works in partnership with other professionals to help close any gaps in children's development effectively. n The childminder has built a very good rapport with children and supports their emotional well-being effectively. She is calm in her interactions. The childminder encourages children to be independent and take responsibility for small tasks,

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such as dressing themselves and tidying up. She provides reassurance and comforting cuddles when needed. n The childminder helps children to understand the importance of developing good personal hygiene. Children explain that they must wash their hands before eating to prevent illness. The childminder works closely with parents to help children to learn to use the toilet independently. All children are achieving the expectations for their age in their self-care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge and first-aid training. She knows the signs and symptoms of the different types of abuse. The childminder knows the reporting procedures for any concerns for child's safety or welfare. She knows the procedures to follow in the event of any allegation made against her or a household member. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of her home to help to ensure that it is safe for children to play in. She makes sure that her house and garden are secure.

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should:

n encourage the younger children to talk about what they want and need in order to support their developing language skills n help older children to develop and explain why and how things happen to support their thinking skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY406480 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10074426 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 4 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection 12 January 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Wilby, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector and the childminder viewed the areas used by children. n Throughout the inspection, the childminder outlined her approach to the inspector for caring for children and supporting their ongoing learning and development. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children during activities and assessed the impact these have on children's learning. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder and spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and other household members. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from information provided by the childminder. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including children's records, the childminder's training certificates and some policies.

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Inspection activities

13 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

13 February 2020 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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