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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled in the warm and welcoming environment the childminder provides. They jump up and down in excitement as they blow bubbles with her. Children shout 'pop' and laugh as they catch the bubbles. They demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. Children let her know when they are hungry and need a snack.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is exemplary. The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to be polite and say 'please' and 'thank you'. The childminder supports children to understand about their feelings. They share books with her about sharing and consider how the characters in the story may be feeling. Children share their own experiences of when they have felt happy or sad. This supports their emotional well-being.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages children to be independent. They tidy away toys they have finished playing with. Children are developing good hygiene habits. They know to wash their hands before snack and after they have been to the toilet. Children enjoy healthy snacks and try new foods, such as blueberries. They access the childminder's garden and go on regular visits to local parks to use different apparatus. This supports children to develop a healthy lifestyle.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out information from parents about what their children's likes and dislikes are. As well as this, she is skilled in observing children and listening to comments they make. For example, children share that they have seen a bird in their garden at home. The childminder extends their learning by talking to them about what birds like to eat. Children make bird feeders then take these home and watch for birds eating the seeds in the garden. They share their experience with the childminder and visitors to her home. n The experienced childminder is skilled at developing children's speech and language skills. Children have access to a wide range of books and develop their love of reading. They snuggle up on the childminder's lap and ask her to read them a book. She reads to children in an animated manner and changes her voice for the different characters in the story. Children are keen to find out what

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need to do better?

happens next. The childminder asks them questions about the story to check their understanding. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to be creative and imaginative. They pretend to be different characters when building with bricks. However, at times, when children use different materials to make pictures, activities are too prescriptive. The childminder provides children with an example that she has made earlier. This means, at times, children are not always

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11 February 2022 encouraged to develop their skills in being creative and develop their own ideas. n Children receive praise from the childminder throughout the day. She encourages them when they find tasks difficult. The childminder talks to children about what they are good at and what they need more help with. However, she does not yet help them to think about what makes them similar or different to others around them. This means children do not always develop their understanding of diversity. n Parents are very positive about the care the childminder provides. They say her relaxed and friendly approach has helped their children's learning to develop. Parents are pleased with the childminder's communication, particularly with the other settings their children attend. They say that messages from other settings are always passed on to them. This supports a collaborative approach between all those caring for children.

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need to do better?

n The childminder reflects on her practice. Since her last inspection, she has started a degree in early years to continue to update her knowledge. The childminder explains how this has impacted positively on the children she cares for. She now has a deeper knowledge of how to support children with their learning.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding issues. Visitors sign to say they have read her safeguarding policy. She ensures visitors know who to report their concerns to if they are worried about a child's welfare. The childminder knows what signs may indicate a child is at risk. She completes daily visual checks of all areas used by the children. This means her home and garden is always safe and secure. The childminder talks to children about how to walk carefully down the stairs and not to rush, to minimise trips and falls.

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should:

n provide more opportunities during creative activities for children to develop their own ideas n enhance opportunities for children to develop a better understanding of diversity in the world around them.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY445464 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10071779 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 1 July 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 6.30am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for three-year- old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder 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 spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable.

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Inspection activities

11 February 2022 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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11 February 2022 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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