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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children enjoy playing with their friends and the childminder. They share toys with each other and visitors. As children leave to go home, their friends hug them goodbye. Older children confidently count backwards as they point at the numbers on the wall. As they finish counting, they shout 'blast off'. Their friends wait for their turn to count. They copy and say, 'I did it.' Younger children enjoy playing outside. They develop their physical skills as they stand confidently and open and close a play car door. The childminder uses this interest to support children's language development and says the words 'open' and 'close' alongside the children as they play.

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The provision is good

Children choose what they want to play with from the wide variety of resources on offer. They spend significant time playing with the water activities that have been set up outside. They turn on taps to release water, which they successfully collect in a small container. The childminder follows children's interests and introduces mathematical words, such as 'full' and 'empty', as children play. Children of all ages join in with singing and remember the words of the nursery rhymes as they sing along. Children ask for the musical instruments which are supplied by the childminder. Younger children enjoy shaking the instruments, and older children enjoy tapping two wooden sticks together.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has addressed the actions raised at the last inspection. She ensures that her home and the outdoor area are safe and suitable for children. The childminder knows what events she needs to notify Ofsted about to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage. n The childminder recognises the importance of continuing with her professional development. She attends a weekly online training session which helps to develop her practice. For example, she has learned to not have children's chairs available when children are playing at low-level tables. This helps children to develop strength in their core muscles so that they can sit at a table and hold pencils in preparation for future learning. n The childminder knows the children she cares for well. She records key moments in children's life, such as when they start to crawl. She uses this information to plan for the children's future learning. For example, when children start to crawl,

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need to do better?

she places items just out of their reach so that children learn to stretch. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. In the outdoor area, older children enjoy balancing on planks and running. Children of all ages enjoy scooping and pouring water from containers. n The childminder provides lots of opportunities for children to hear words so that they develop their speaking skills. She sings to children as they wash their

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need to do better?

28 February 2022 hands. The childminder talks to children about their day and asks them if they have had fun as she changes their nappy. However, on occasions, the childminder does not pause to allow children to answer her questions. She does not always use the correct terminology when talking to children. For example, she says 'ta' to the youngest child rather than 'thank you'. n The childminder is a good role model. She encourages children to try to do things themselves when they are hesitant and praises them for trying. Children stand on a small step so that they can wash their hands in the sink before snack time. The childminder asks children to wipe the table so that it is clean. She asks children to help their friends and pass drinks so that children learn to care for each other. n The childminder reminds children of how she would like them to behave. When they start to run inside, she asks them to stop and asks them why they should

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not do this. Children tell her it is because they could fall over. Children are keen to help their friends. Without being asked, children get a chair for their friend and place this at the table ready for snack time. n The childminder provides children with opportunities to develop their independence. Children are keen to dress themselves in clothes for the outdoors. They keep trying as they successfully place their legs in the outfit but put it on back to front. They try again, eager to have another go.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder knows what her responsibilities are to keep children safe. She attends training to ensure that her knowledge remains up to date. She is aware of the signs which might indicate that a child is at risk of harm. She knows who to contact should she have these concerns. She knows the correct action to take should an allegation be made against her. The childminder has a valid first-aid qualification so that she can respond appropriately in a medical emergency. She records any accidents that children have while in her care. The childminder monitors attendance. In the event a child does not attend as planned, she would contact parents and children's emergency contacts.

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should:

n strengthen knowledge about how to support children's language skills further, particularly by allowing children the time to respond and by using correct terminology.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293592 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10214061 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 8 Date of previous inspection 5 October 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2004 and lives in Broughton, near Kettering, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

28 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

28 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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