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 Met

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The provision is good

Children show they are happy in the childminder's care. Young babies, who have only recently started, smile as the childminder plays peekaboo with them using coloured fabric. The childminder supports children's emotional well-being very well. Children settle quickly when the childminder cuddles them. They demonstrate that they feel safe as they snuggle into her and drift off to sleep.

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The provision is good

Children are supported well to develop in their next stages of learning. For example, the childminder is skilled in providing a range of physical activities for children to develop their core strength. She provides walkers for babies to hold on to when they attempt to walk. The childminder sets out interesting resources for babies, such as textured stones on a bench so they persevere in pulling themselves up to reach them. She encourages children and praises them when they succeed.

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The provision is good

The childminder has high expectations of what children can do. Young babies use their fingers to explore the texture and taste of yoghurt. They experiment with using a spoon and make good attempts at feeding themselves. Babies develop good small-muscle movements when they pick up pieces of poached fruit in their hands and put it into their mouth to eat.

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need to do better?

n Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder has put additional measures in place to help reduce the spread of infection. Parents no longer come into the childminder's home when dropping off or collecting their children. The childminder has adapted her settling-in procedures and meets parents with their children at local parks instead of her home. This means she can still get to know children and families before they start. n The childminder recognises the importance of celebrating and valuing diversity in the world around us. Older children find out about different countries, homes, food and the clothes people wear. Babies play with puppets dressed in traditional Hindu dress and explore the different colours and textures of the clothes. This helps children to find out about people who are different to themselves. n The childminder supports children to develop their communication skills. When young babies begin to say 'da da', she praises them and repeats back 'daddy'.

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need to do better?

This helps children to develop their pronunciation of words. The childminder gives children time to respond and they begin to take turns during conversation. She talks to children in a gentle manner. They turn to her and smile, as she calls their name. The childminder sings songs to children throughout the day. Young babies access different farm animal toys from a basket, as the childminder sings 'Old Macdonald Had a Farm' to them.

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need to do better?

21 February 2022 n The childminder interacts with children as they play. She knows what children know now and what they need to learn next. The childminder plans suitable activities that follow children's interests. However, at times, the childminder introduces new resources to children too quickly. This means children do not always have the opportunity to consolidate their learning before the childminder moves them on. n The childminder helps children to develop their early mathematical skills as they play. For example, as children explore different sizes of wooden elephants, the childminder introduces new mathematical language to them, such as 'big', 'medium' and 'small'. n Parents feel well informed about how their children are developing. All parents, including those whose children have only recently started, comment that they know what they can do to help their children at home with the next stages in

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need to do better?

their learning. Parents comment that the childminder is 'kind, supportive and encouraging'. They would recommend the childminder to other parents. n The experienced childminder has accessed an extensive range of training to help her continue to improve. For example, she has attended training specifically about caring for children who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The childminder speaks to other agencies involved with children's care, to ensure there is a consistent and collaborative approach to supporting them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands safeguarding issues. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse children may present with. The childminder knows what action to take if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She updates her training annually so she is aware of the latest developments to safeguarding practice. The childminder supervises children very well. She ensures her home is safe and secure for the children she cares for. The childminder has effective risk assessments in place, both for her home and for when she goes on any outings. The childminder is trained in paediatric first aid.

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should:

n give children more time to play and explore independently and consolidate their learning before moving on.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY248007 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10132503 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 5 Date of previous inspection 10 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Silverstone, Northamptonshire. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds an early years qualification at level 5.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder carried out a learning walk with the inspector. They discussed how the learning environment is organised and how the childminder plans activities. n The inspector observed interactions between the childminder and children throughout the inspection. n Written feedback from parents was viewed and their comments taken into consideration. n The inspector sampled a range of documentation, including documents to demonstrate the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

21 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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Inspection activities

21 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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