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 settle quickly when they arrive. They have excellent relationships with the childminder, who they respond to positively. Children feel safe and secure and go to the childminder for reassurance if needed. Their manners are exemplary. From a young age, children say 'thank you' without being asked. Children are encouraged to share well and be kind to others as the childminder expects high standards of behaviour. They tell visitors to the setting about exciting activities they have done with their friends. For example, making dragons for Chinese New Year. Children comment that they would like to make another dragon, so the childminder adapts activities to follow their interests.

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The provision is good

Children have lots of space to run around outside in the secure garden and develop their physical skills. During the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, children invite their parents into the garden so they can still see activities taking place. This ensures children are kept safe. Children who are new to the setting are still able to have settling-in sessions with their parents in this way. This means the childminder knows children well. She has an understanding of their likes and dislikes before they start.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out about experiences children have at home. She plans to broaden these. For example, she supports children who speak English as an additional language. The childminder respects parents' wishes for their children to learn both English and their home language. She provides familiar books, such as 'The Gingerbread Man', so children can see print in other languages. Other children delight in sharing new words they now know. n Children learn to follow the daily routines of the setting well. They are developing their independence in washing their hands before snack, and tidy away toys when asked. When going outside in warm weather, children know they must have sun cream applied and wear a sunhat. They practise cutting plastic food and talk about food that is healthy and unhealthy. This encourages children to develop a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder knows the children she cares for well. Children talk to her about

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need to do better?

their home experiences and enjoy interacting with her. The childminder plans activities based on children's interests and what they know and need to learn next. When interacting with children, she asks questions to further their knowledge and understanding. However, children are not always given opportunities to explore independently and develop their problem-solving skills. n Children are developing their number and shape skills. They use pictures to copy patterns in shapes. They play missing number games with the childminder and notice which number is missing from 0-10. Children notice colourful posters on

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14 June 2021 the wall with numbers on and count objects confidently. They smile and clap as the childminder praises them. n The childminder reads stories to the children regularly. She links these to experiences children have had to help build their attention span and love for books. For example, children listen with interest to stories about visiting the beach. They share their own experiences of eating an ice-cream at the beach. n Parents feel well supported by the childminder. They are clear on what children know and need to learn next. The childminder shares photographs with parents of their children throughout the day. Parents feel reassured that their children are happy and settled. When parents decide to potty train children, the childminder is fully supportive and follows routines parents have started at home. n The childminder has completed a range of training since she registered. She has developed a range of policies and procedures which cover a vast array of areas.

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need to do better?

The childminder is reflective. She and knows what her strengths are and how she would like to develop her provision next.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear safeguarding policy to follow if she has concerns. She has completed online training relating to safeguarding, including Female Genital Mutilation. This means she is aware of wider safeguarding issues. The childminder has a secure system of storing documents. She knows the importance of keeping any information about children confidential. The childminder knows what agencies she would contact if she has concerns about children. She understands the importance of doing so. The childminder has risk assessments in place to ensure children are kept safe in her home. She has stair gates so children cannot climb the stairs unsupervised.

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should:

n consider how the use of more open-ended activities could develop children's problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY561790 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10191079 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and is located in Rothwell, Northamptonshire. She cares for children from Monday to Thursday between the hours of 8am and 6pm, and on Friday from 3pm to 6pm. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-old children. She holds an appropriate qualification at level 5.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 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 the inspector discussed how activities are planned and organised. n The inspector observed the childminder carrying out an activity with children. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of staff. n The inspector spoke to one parent during the inspection. Written feedback was also viewed to take into account the views of parents. n The inspector spoke to children during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

14 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

14 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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