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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy and safe in the care of the experienced childminder. They confidently greet visitors and invite them to come inside the childminder's home. Children have very close attachments to the childminder. They seek comfort from her when they feel unsure. Children enjoy playing with their friends. For example, they work together pretending to change dolls' nappies and negotiate roles. They agree that one child will put the nappy on the doll and one will clean the doll with wipes.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. They understand that they should have 'kind hands and kind feet'. When children forget to do this, the childminder swiftly reminds them. Children respond positively to the childminder, and soon remember to do what is asked of them. They give the childminder a beaming smile when she praises them. Children play together well and share toys.

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The provision is good

Children take part in exciting activities to develop and extend their skills. The childminder knows the children very well and plans activities for them that match their interests. For example, the childminder notices that children are interested in different textures and provides different objects for children to investigate. Two- year-old children enjoy exploring a tray of natural objects. They use language such as 'spiky' and 'bumpy' to describe the texture of pinecones.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out about the experiences children have at home. She plans activities to broaden the opportunities children have. For example, children tell the childminder about a cow they have seen in a story they have read. The childminder takes the children on a walk in the local area to find cows. This leads on to a discussion about what cows eat and drink. Later, children go to the local library to borrow non-fiction books about farm animals to extend their learning further. n The childminder encourages children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She provides opportunities for children to be energetic in the garden. The childminder and the children go on many walks around the local area. This provides children the opportunity for them to develop their physical skills. Children learn about healthy eating through discussions that the childminder has with them. The childminder talks to children about oral health and the importance of brushing their teeth.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has positive relationships with parents. She finds out information from them about children's likes and dislikes. The childminder uses this knowledge to plan activities for children when they first start with her to help them settle in to the setting. Parents say that the childminder provides activities and ideas to help to support their children's learning at home. They

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need to do better?

28 March 2022 feel well informed about their children's development and what their next steps are. n The childminder interacts well with all children throughout the day. There is a good balance of adult-directed activities and independent play. She supports two-year-old children to develop their communication and language skills well. For example, she models the correct pronunciation of words to children when their speech is unclear. However, one-year-old children who are quieter and less confident do not receive such strong interactions. This is because the childminder can sometimes be distracted by older children around her. n Overall, the childminder promotes children's independence appropriately. However, occasionally, she completes tasks for the children that they are able to do themselves. For example, the childminder tidies toys away for children, even though she has identified that they can do these tasks without support.

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need to do better?

n The childminder has attended a range of training since her last inspection. She has adapted her practice as a result of this. For example, she has recently completed a course about being creative outdoors. The childminder now provides more opportunities for children to collect natural objects from the woods they visit. Back at her home, children spend sustained periods of time making their own creations with them.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder accesses regular safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge is kept up to date. She understands her responsibilities for safeguarding children and who she should report her concerns to. The childminder is aware of the possible signs and indicators of abuse. She completes accurate and detailed accident records and makes sure parents are informed of any injuries. The childminder carries out regular risk assessments of the home to identify and remove any hazards. She supervises the children at all times to ensure they are safe.

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should:

n strengthen opportunities for younger children to develop their communication and language skills n provide greater opportunities for children to develop their independence skills even further.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY433991 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10074916 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 4 Date of previous inspection 20 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Desborough, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Wednesday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-year-old children.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider 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 provider. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence to demonstrate the suitability of household members.

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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

28 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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