Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

The quality of education Outstanding Behaviour and attitudes Outstanding Personal development Outstanding Leadership and management Outstanding Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision is outstanding

Children are enthusiastic learners who love coming to the warm and homely environment created by the childminder. Children's interests and happiness are at the core of every decision the childminder makes. Children become engrossed in activities, especially during craft and creativity play. Children radiate confidence, explaining to the childminder how to draw 'Peppa Pig' on the fairy wings they are creating. Children show their caring nature as they suggest the childminder makes a set for their friends who attends the next day, ready to wear them on their trip to the woods. The children rapidly develop their scissor skills and pencil grip while embedding their knowledge of number, colour, and shapes.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are eager to try things for themselves and are praised by the childminder for their increasing independence. Children know what they need to wear outside and persevere to put on their coats, shoes, and gloves. Children use their knowledge of familiar routines during play. For example, children help a doll get to the potty quickly and exclaim 'Quick she needs a poo!'. They remind the childminder it is important to wash their hands after going to the toilet to get rid of any germs.

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The provision is outstanding

Children feel safe and secure in the setting and develop exemplary relationships with the childminder. They listen intently and demonstrate a deep understanding of her high behavioural expectations. Children are courteous and always use excuse me, please and thank you when sharing resources.

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n The childminder knows the children extremely well. She can explain in great depth their unique personalities and what they need to learn next. The childminder observes children throughout the day and closely monitors their progress. She focusses on any potential gaps in children's learning or experiences. The childminder quickly provides purposeful, targeted support for those children who may need it including planning carefully what resources are in the environment. n The childminder is highly ambitious in what she wants children to learn. She plans activities that expand children's interests and capture their attention. The childminder took the children to a local shop to choose and buy birthday candles. The children explain they have been pretending to put candles on pizza while playing in the kitchen. The childminder enriches children's imagination as they create 'mud cakes' outside, giggling as they sing happy birthday. They learn

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about quantities and develop their counting skills and practise tipping and pouring. The childminder supports the children to recognise what letters the candles are.

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24 February 2022 n The childminders interactions are exceptional and show a deep understanding of how children learn, including how to support their physical skills. The childminder uses highly effective conversation and questioning to support children's speech. She joins the children as they concentrate on their morning exercises to music. The children find the childminders praise highly motivating as they strengthen a variety of muscles and follow the instructions of movement. They hear extensive language as the childminder reminds them to keep 'hydrated', explaining this means they need to drink enough water. n The childminder makes every moment a learning opportunity, such as snack time. The children's curious nature and outstanding attitude towards learning is evident. They create faces with the fruit and salad they independently chop. They ask, 'is this healthy too' as they choose to create eyebrows from banana.

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As the children pour their own milk, the childminder praises them for how strong their teeth will be drinking their milk. n The childminder is very ambitious in what she wants children to learn. She broadens children's opportunities and supports them to discover new interests they may not experience elsewhere. The childminder teaches children about their local community, visiting local country parks to explore nature. She explains how this sparks children's curiosity and encourages them to take risks in a safe manner. For example, children use their determination to climb and balance on natural obstacles. She asks children and their families to share their different cultures, languages, and celebrations. The childminder encourages children to love what makes them unique. n The childminder is reflective. She continually evaluates what she wants children to learn and adapts the environment and experiences to meet the needs of all

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children. She builds secure relationships with other educational providers to make sure learning is consistent and children are well prepared for the next stage in education, including school. The childminder undertakes high-quality training to support her own development including ways to support children manage their own emotions and behaviour. n Parents and carers feel very well supported and including in all aspects of children's care and learning. Parents are extremely complimentary about the childminder and the positive impact she has on children's early education. Parents comment that children 'thrive at the home from home setting'.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a detailed and broad knowledge of how to keep children safe, including from wider risks of harm. She can identify signs and symptoms that a may be a cause for concern and can explain in great depth how, and where to report this information. She demonstrates a full understanding of her responsibilities including checking the environment to ensure it is a safe place for children to play. The childminder checks the suitability of everyone who lives at the premises and has a robust visitor procedure in place. The childminder's policies and procedures are up-to-date, and she refreshes her safeguarding training regularly.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY420691 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10071762 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 4 November 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 8am until 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two- three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 pandemic. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the setting and has taken that into account in the evaluation of the setting. n The inspector looked at and discussed all the areas of the home used for childminding. n The inspector observed and evaluated the quality of learning during play. n The childminder and inspector discussed children's learning and development, including children's interests. n Discussions took place between the childminder and inspector at convenient times during the inspection. n The inspector took parents' and children' views and comments into consideration. n The inspector and childminder evaluated a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector sampled a variety of documentation such as first-aid certificate, policies and procedures, and evidence of the childminder's suitability.

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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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