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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children show confidence as they easily more around the childminder's home. They giggle as they use the toys they have chosen to play with. Children carefully negotiate their way around the toys in the garden. They run round and learn to use swings safely, remembering not to run in front of or behind the swings when they are in use. Children invite the childminder to play with them. They take her a book and snuggle close to look at pictures and smile as they recognise the farm animals.

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The provision is good

Children play cooperatively and behave well. They wait patiently for their turn to roll the cars down the ramp on the garage. They shout 'go' and let the cars move. The childminder expands this play and says 'One, two, three, ready, steady, go'. Children copy these words and actions as they play together.

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The provision is good

Children are eager to learn and take part in well-planned activities. They relish exploring the paint. Children draw circles and straight lines and print with different shaped sponges. The childminder introduces children to new words, such as 'splosh, splat' and 'swirly', as they use the paintbrush in different ways. Children use a toy dinosaur to make footprints with the paint and enjoy making patterns. They extend their own learning as they use their hands to make handprints. Children learn to count and compare sizes of handprints during this activity.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn. She provides a curriculum that encourages children to learn through play. For example, children pretend to make cakes in the play kitchen and stir the mixture using spoons. Babies use a play telephone and turn the dial around using their fingers. These opportunities help children's future learning as they develop their small-muscle skills. n The childminder promotes children's communication and language skills well, overall. She introduces new words for babies to help build and extend their vocabulary. She talks clearly to children to help them understand what is being said to them. However, the childminder often gives the answers to the questions she asks before waiting for children to respond. n Children are keen to do things for themselves. The childminder helps them to gain independence in their personal hygiene and self-care. Children wash their

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hands, know where to put their shoes and tidy away the toys they use. The childminder encourages children to use good manners. Children say pleas' and thank you unprompted at snack and lunchtime. n The childminder adopts a positive and supportive approach to children's behaviour. She interacts with children and joins in their play. Children receive lots of praise for their efforts to build their self-esteem. They are willing to have

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12 August 2021 a go with activities. This is evident when babies and children join in the singing session and do the actions to popular songs. Children lie still as 'sleeping bunnies' and jump up with excitement when prompted by the words in the song. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They report that she communicates well with them. For example, the childminder sends them regular photographs and comments about what they have been doing. Parents say the childminder explains the activities that she provides for their children. She also offers parents ideas of how to continue their learning at home. n The childminder finds out about children's experiences at home and builds on these in her setting. For example, for those children who do not have easy access to outdoor spaces, they help plant and grow flowers with the childminder. In addition, she takes children into the countryside to learn about

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nature. They listen to the birds and pick blackberries. This contributes to their understanding of the world. n The childminder reflects on her practice. She develops her understanding of childcare through reading articles. The childminder has made changes to the garden to help support children's large-muscle skills. For example, children learn to ride sit-on-toys, climb and balance on the slide, and bend their legs to move themselves on the new swings.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of her role in safeguarding children. She attends safeguarding training to keep her knowledge up to date. She has a good understanding of how to protect children and keep them safe from harm. The childminder is confident of the procedures to follow, should she have any concerns about a child's welfare. This also includes if an allegation is made against herself or against a household member. The childminder completes thorough risk assessments for her home to ensure children play in a safe and suitable environment.

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should:

n give children more time to respond to and answer questions for themselves to help extend their language skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY558864 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10190318 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2018 and lives in Crick, Northamptonshire. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays, the week at Christmas and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID–19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the provider. n The inspector completed a learning walk of the childminder's provision and discussed how she organises and implements her curriculum. n The childminder took part in a joint observation with the inspector. The inspector considered the quality of education during activities and the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n Parents spoke face-to-face with the inspector. They expressed their views about the childminder and the care and education their children receive. n The childminder had a discussion with the inspector about her professional development and how she evaluates her practice.

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n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, and evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members.

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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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