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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are excited to see what outdoor activities are on offer when they arrive. They rush outside and delight in using watercolour paints to explore colour mixing. Later, they investigate the sounds different utensils make on metal pots and pans. Children invite their friends to come and see what they have found out. They share with their friends well and smile when they are praised by the childminder for doing so. Children's behaviour is good and they are kind to their friends. The childminder has high expectations of the children she cares for.

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The provision is good

Children go on a range of visits. They talk animatedly about their weekly visit to a riding stable. They learn about how to take care of horses and what they eat. They visit local country parks. Children collect wildflowers to make flower crowns.

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The provision is good

Children feel safe and secure. They are able to access resources to help them settle. For example, children use visual clocks with photographs of their parents and carers on so they know what time they are going to be picked up. They are able to show their parents the activities that are on offer in the garden.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out from parents about the experiences that children have at home. She provides opportunities to broaden these. For example, children show an interest in finding out about the plants that bees like. Children visit the local garden centre to buy plants that encourage bees to visit. The children observe the bees using magnifying glasses and paint pictures of them using watercolour paints. n The childminder plans exciting activities for the children based on their interests. She considers the next steps in their learning. She adapts activities according to the children's needs and challenges them. The childminder asks the children questions about their learning. However, sometimes, not enough time is given for children to consider their response before the childminder moves on. n The childminder gives children a wide range of opportunities to develop their early reading skills. They share books with the childminder. They talk animatedly

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about what they can see in the pictures. Children visit the local library to borrow books that interest them. They tell visitors to the childminder's home about their library card and how they have to scan books out to borrow them. n Parents are positive about the setting. They comment about the wide range of outdoor activities children take part in. They know what their children's next steps are. The childminder suggests activities that they could do to help their children at home. Parents say that they feel the childminder knows their children really well. n The childminder encourages children to be independent. For example, children

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7 June 2021 put their own shoes on before going into the garden. However, some opportunities are missed for children to develop their independence skills. For example, they are asked to tidy up but some children are not sure what to do. n The childminder is very attentive towards the children. She knows the children well. Relaxed conversations take place between the childminder and the children. Children go to the childminder if they need reassurance. The childminder spends time showing children how things work. For example, she shows them how toy pedals and a steering wheel can be placed onto a plastic crate to make a car. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to learn about numbers through their play. For example, they match objects with numbers. Children try to count to eight and the childminder praises them for having a go. She shows the children how to count, pointing to each picture. Children then have a go

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need to do better?

themselves and are helped if needed. n The childminder has completed a number of training courses since she registered. She has adapted the activities she provides to incorporate a range of natural resources. She knows how she wants to continue to improve her provision in the future.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder's home is safe for the children she cares for. Safety gates are fitted so that children cannot go into the kitchen area without an adult. Children are supervised well at all times. When taking older children to school, children know they must hold the childminder's hand when near the road. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs and symptoms of abuse. The childminder knows who to report concerns to. Her safeguarding policy has clear procedures to follow. She completes regular safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge is always kept updated. She holds a paediatric first-aid certificate.

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should:

n allow children time to consider their responses to questions before moving on n review routine activities, such as tidy-up time, so that they could better promote children's independence skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY551496 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10133795 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

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. She lives in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire. The childminder provides care for children between the hours of 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder is trained in paediatric first aid. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3 and provides funded early education for three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The childminder and inspector discussed how activities are planned and organised. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of persons working and living in the household. n The inspector spoke with children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

7 June 2021 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

7 June 2021 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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