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 move around the play space confidently and independently. Changes to the learning environment enable children to self-select toys and resources easily and safely. Children persevere at activities of their own choosing and demonstrate a positive attitude to their learning. For example, they skilfully dress their 'babies', wrap them in blankets and place them in baby carriers.

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The provision is good

Children begin to show an interest in numbers. The childminder supports this learning, as she introduces counting during activities and daily routines. Children count coins as they match them to picture cards. They assess how many large floor bricks they will need to build an imaginary bed. Children demonstrate what they already know as they use their fingers to show their understanding of quantities.

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The provision is good

Children take responsibility for their personal care, using the toilet and washing their hands afterwards. They learn to care for their environment as they help to tidy away toys once they have finished playing with them. Children of all ages consider others' needs, share and develop firm friendships. They understand how to behave because the childminder is a positive role model and has clear expectations for behaviour. Children enjoy healthy snacks and meals, which they eat at the table. They are encouraged to be independent as they collect their own lunch boxes, plates and cutlery.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has made positive changes since the last inspection. She has reviewed and significantly improved her provision for children. The actions raised at the last inspection have been addressed. She is implementing further improvements to what she offers to the children. n The childminder observes children to find out what they can do. She uses this information to assess children's progress and to identify their next steps in learning. The childminder organises her curriculum in themes to help to engage children in learning. Activities are repeated frequently to help children to embed the new skills they learn. n Children enjoy many first-hand experiences. They learn about their wider community as they visit the local fire station and engage with people who help us. Visitors to the setting, such as the postman and a local community nurse, help children to widen and consolidate their learning.

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need to do better?

n The childminder plans and provides focused activities which capture the children's attention well. Children remain focused and engaged in what they are doing, and they take an active role in their learning. For example, children show good levels of engagement as they measure and mix flour and milk to make pancakes. However, children often wait to be told what they are going to do

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need to do better?

2 March 2022 next. They are less confident to lead their own learning or develop their own thoughts and creative ideas. n The childminder provides good support for children's language and communication skills. She introduces novel words, which children enjoy using. The childminder engages them in discussions and gives them enough time to respond to questions. Children happily listen and interact during daily stories and group activities. The childminder supports children effectively in remembering what they have learned and helps them to recall past events. For example, when prompted, children recall the bus trip they went on the day before. n Children demonstrate a love for books. While the childminder reads familiar stories to children, she actively encourages children to talk about what they can see in the pictures. Children enthusiastically remember familiar characters. They confidently talk about the different features they remember and recall that the

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need to do better?

'Gruffalo' has purple prickles on his back. n Children develop good hygiene practices and an important awareness of what keeps them healthy. They have daily opportunities to be outside, where they exercise and dress appropriately for the weather. Children talk about the healthy foods they eat and are encouraged to drink plenty of water. They engage in activities to teach them how to care for their teeth. n Parents speak highly of the childminder. They state that their children make good progress in their development and join in a wide range of activities. The childminder shares daily information and ongoing assessments with parents. This supports continuity in care and learning. n The childminder talks to children about how to keep safe. Children are reminded not to run indoors, and they learn about road safety. For example, when walking to and from school, they help to find safe places to cross busy roads. However,

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need to do better?

the childminder has not considered ways to further enhance children's knowledge about how to stay safe when using electronic devices and accessing the internet and social media.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

Since the last inspection, the childminder has significantly improved her safeguarding knowledge and practice. She has attended additional child protection training and demonstrates a secure understanding of possible signs that a child is suffering from harm. The childminder maintains a written child protection policy, which includes procedures for dealing with any potential allegations. She understands who to contact if allegations are made against persons living or working on the premises. The childminder ensures that children are appropriately supervised when on outings. This ensures that their individual needs are met and they are kept safe.

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should:

n provide more time for children to lead their own learning and develop their own thoughts and creative ideas n support children to develop a deeper understanding of how to stay safe when using electronic devices, particularly when accessing the internet and social media.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY548282 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10202942 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 16 Date of previous inspection 28 June 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Kettering, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 6.15am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector had a learning walk of the setting to understand how the provision and the curriculum are organised. n The inspector looked at a sample of the childminder's documents. This included pertinent policies and evidence of the suitability of all those living or working at the setting. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and the children at appropriate times throughout the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint observation and evaluated this with the childminder. n The inspector took account of parents' written feedback.

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Inspection activities

2 March 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

2 March 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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