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 Not applicable

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The provision is good

Children are happy and settled with the childminder. They have close relationships with her. Children go to the childminder when they need reassurance. When visitors come to the setting, two-year-old children say 'up' and lift their arms up to the childminder for her to pick them up. They snuggle into her as she comforts them. Children show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care.

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The provision is good

Children are very independent. They put on their own coat and shoes before going into the garden to play. At snack time, they attempt to pour their own milk into a cup. The childminder shows children what to do. She then lets them have a go by themselves. The childminder has high expectations of what children can do and of their behaviour. Children develop good hygiene habits. They know to wash their hands after touching the family pet cat and before they eat snack.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a well-planned curriculum that matches their interests. They spend sustained periods of time scooping and pouring different cereals into containers. Children persevere as they attempt to pick up chickpeas with a spoon. This supports them to develop their small physical movements. Children show a positive attitude to learning. They are keen to take part in all the activities on offer.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out lots of information from parents about the children before they start. She plans activities to broaden the experiences children have at home. For example, to encourage children to read a range of books, she has recently started a 'lending library'. Children enjoy picking a book from the childminder's library. They take the book home and share this with their family. This develops their love of books. n The childminder talks to children throughout the day. She comments on what they are doing. The childminder repeats words back to children to help them pronounce new and different words correctly. She asks children questions to extend their learning. However, at times, she does not give them enough time to think and respond to her questions. n The childminder provides a good balance of child-led and adult-led activities. She makes sure children have plenty of time to explore independently to develop

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need to do better?

their own ideas. However, sometimes, children struggle to work out problems in their play. The childminder in her enthusiasm steps in to help the children too quickly. For example, children attempt to fit a puzzle piece together. The childminder tells them to turn the shape so it fits. This is before children try to have a go first. This means children do not always have the chance to solve problems for themselves. n The childminder supports children to learn about developing a healthy lifestyle.

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need to do better?

14 March 2022 Children have opportunities to try many new foods. At lunchtime, they tuck into fish, mashed potato and vegetables. The childminder and her family eat with the children. During this time, children engage in relaxed and natural conversations with them. They talk about foods that are healthy and unhealthy. Children have many opportunities to be physically active in the garden. They visit different parks in the local area. n Parents' comments are positive about the care the childminder provides. They say their children settled in well with the childminder. Parents comment on how useful the childminder's newsletter is. For example, she provides information about topics such as children's oral health. Parents also state that they would not hesitate to recommend the childminder to other parents. n The childminder supports children to behave in a positive way. For example, she praises them as they share resources with her and encourages them as they

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help to tidy away the toys ready for lunch. The childminder has clear routines in place so children know what to expect and when. An example of this is when children are learning outside. The childminder explains to them that they will fill the watering can up once more, before they go inside for lunch. n The experienced childminder shows commitment to ongoing professional development. She attends a broad range of training and uses the new information she has gained to have a positive impact on the children in her care. For example, the childminder applies her new knowledge of food and nutrition to plan healthy, nutritious meals for children. She regularly updates her safeguarding training and is trained in paediatric first aid.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of her safeguarding responsibilities. She knows what the signs and symptoms of abuse are. The childminder understands what the 'Prevent' duty is. She knows what to do if she has concerns that a child is being exposed to extremist views and beliefs. The childminder understands the procedure to follow if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She understands who to inform if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder completes visual risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor areas used for childminding purposes in her home. This means any potential hazards are removed.

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should:

n give children more time to think and respond to questions asked n provide more time for children to work out problems in their play independently.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2525007 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10208239 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 6 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. The childminder opens on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 7.30am until 5pm. She provides funded early education for three-year- olds. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 4.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider childminder 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 and the inspector discussed the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n The childminder showed the inspector the indoor and outdoor areas used by the children to show they were safe and suitable. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including the evidence of household members. n The inspector completed a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

14 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

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