Childminder, Out-of school day care in North Northamptonshire

This provision meets requirements

Children settle quickly in this home-from-home environment. They know the routines well when they arrive. For example, children use hand gel as they enter the childminder's home and take their shoes and coats off, putting them away without being prompted. Children are very independent. They know to wash their hands after using play dough and do so unaided. Children tidy away what they have been using before getting new toys and equipment out.

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This provision meets requirements

Children are supported well by the childminder to develop a healthy lifestyle. At snack time, they talk to her about fruit and vegetables being healthy. When the childminder asks children questions to further their knowledge, they consider why chocolate is not as good for you as fruit and vegetables. Children use new words the childminder introduces to them, such as 'vitamins'. They are confident to ask the childminder more about this word, when they are unsure what it means.

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This provision meets requirements

Children's behaviour is exemplary. They say please and thank you to each other. Children sustain their interest for long periods of time during activities. They use magnifying glasses to explore and look at their fingerprints. Children enjoy using different coloured ink pads. They experiment with how much ink to use and how hard to push their finger down. Children exclaim, 'I did it!' when they succeed.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has developed strong links with the school children attend. She finds out about what topics children are learning about at school and plans activities to extend and consolidate children's knowledge further. For example, she talks to the children about positional language as she is aware they have been learning about this. The childminder ensures any messages are passed on from school to parents. This supports communication between school, the childminder and home. n Children are enthusiastic about the range of activities the childminder provides for them. They delight in using play dough to make firework pictures. Children carefully add pom-poms, glitter and sequins to their creations. They rush to show their parents what they have made when they arrive to collect them. Children show pleasure when the childminder says they can take their creations home. This helps children feel valued and respected.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is very attentive towards the children she cares for. She shows genuine interest in the day they have had at school. The childminder asks them thoughtful questions and gives them time to consider their response. Children feel confident to share with the childminder times when they have felt sad, such as a family member being unwell. The childminder helps the children to think of

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need to do better?

8 November 2021 ways they could feel happy. This supports children's emotional well-being. n The childminder has an effective partnership with parents. Parents written comments show positivity on the range of activities children do with the childminder. Parents spoken with say that when they collect their children at the end of the day, they are 'always happy and smiling'. They would recommend the childminder to other parents. n The childminder continually reflects on the provision she provides. Since she registered, she has made a dedicated playroom for the children, with clearly accessible resources. She explains how this has benefited the children by developing their independence. Children no longer need to ask for help to find what they need. The childminder talks about improving her provision through attending a range of training to improve the provision for children. Through, for example exploring how to build on outdoor play opportunities offered to

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to keep children safe. She refreshes her safeguarding training each year so her knowledge is always kept updated. She understands the correct procedures to follow should she need to report concerns about children in her care. The childminder knows what to do should an allegation be made against her or a member of her family. The childminder completes visual risk assessments of the areas used by children, such as the home and garden. This ensures children are kept safe and risks and hazards are minimised.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY553290 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10174459 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 9 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Kettering, Northamptonshire. She operates between the hours of 6.30am and 8.30am before school and 3.15pm to 5.30pm after school, Monday to Friday, term time only. The childminder has qualified teacher status.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector was given a tour of the premises by the childminder. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to parents to take account of their views. She also viewed written feedback. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and evidence of the suitability of people living in the household. n The childminder told the inspector how she plans activities for the children she cares for.

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8 November 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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