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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children receive a warm welcome as they arrive at the setting. They take off their shoes and coats and know where to put their belongings. Children know the routines of the setting and what happens next. As a result, children feel safe and secure. Children settle quickly and begin to explore resources. They are engaged and motivated to learn and sustain their interest for short periods of time.

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The provision is good

Children are given the opportunity to visit a range of playgroups in the local area. They excitedly tell visitors to the setting about the music and singing group they go to every week. Children demonstrate the songs they sing and use musical instruments to keep the beat to the 'hello' song. Children patiently wait until it is their turn to use the tambourine and then politely ask the visitor if she would like to have a go.

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The provision is good

Children behave well. They are encouraged by the childminder to have good manners and say 'please' and 'thank you' to one another. She has high expectations of the children and intervenes when it is appropriate to do so, to remind children to share and take turns. However, on occasions, opportunities are missed to encourage children to consider how they, and others around them, are feeling.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of the opportunities children have at home. She sensitively finds out about these from parents and plans activities to build on these. For example, the childminder takes children on a train journey as they are curious about different forms of transport. The children buy their own ticket and purchase food at the railway station shop for a picnic. Children enjoy eating their picnic on the train journey while looking at the different things they can see out of the window. n The childminder knows each child very well. She plans activities following their interests and keeps accurate assessments of their progress. She knows how to plan for the next steps in their learning. The childminder is enthusiastic and engages with the children in their play, offering high-quality interactions. She asks children appropriate questions to extend their knowledge and thinking.

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However, sometimes the childminder does not give children enough time to explore resources independently and be curious. n Children's literacy skills are developing well. The childminder provides activities for them to learn about the sounds letters make. For example, children enjoy making words with wooden letters and then matching them to a picture. The childminder encourages children to recognise the letters in their name. The childminder speaks clearly to children and reinforces pronunciation for those

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26 February 2020 who need extra support with their speech and language. n Opportunities are provided for children to develop their skills in shape, space and measure. For example, they engage in a game with the childminder matching shape pictures. She talks to the children about the shapes they can see and praises them when they recognise a circle independently. Children laugh as the shape pieces fall on the floor, then carefully pick them up to play again. n Children enjoy playing outside in the fresh air. They run around in the childminder's garden and play football. The childminder talks to them about having a drink of water when they come inside and how this is good for their body. She provides them with healthy lunches and talks to them about foods that are good for them. This supports their development of a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder has undertaken a wide range of training since her last

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inspection. She attends a local childminder support group on a weekly basis. Here, she shares ideas and resources with other providers. Children play with peers of a similar age, take part in activities as part of a larger group and develop their social skills. Where children attend more than one setting, the childminder exchanges information about the child's development. This helps to provide a consistent approach to children's learning. n Partnerships with parents are effective. Parents feel well informed about their child's development and know how they can support their children at home. They comment how well the childminder cares for children if they hurt themselves. Parents say how much progress their child has made since the childminder has been caring for them. They can access up-to-date information about their child using an online system.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding. She has a robust knowledge of what signs and symptoms she may see if a child were at risk of being abused. She knows how to report concerns and her safeguarding policy contains contact details should she need them. The childminder has a strong awareness of wider safeguarding issues such as female genital mutilation and breast ironing. She supervises children well both in her home and when taking them on outings, ensuring children are always kept safe. She completes detailed accident forms if children hurt themselves.

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should:

n encourage children to identify their feelings and consider how others may feel n provide children with opportunities to explore resources independently and develop their curiosity.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY475116 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10138480 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 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 7 Date of previous inspection 29 July 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Thrapston, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 8am until 5.30pm, Tuesday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector held discussions throughout the inspection about how she organises her provision and plans activities to meet the children's learning needs. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with the children and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. 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 one parent on the day of inspection and she took account of the views of parents through written feedback provided.

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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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