Bovingdon, Jill Lucy

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 show that they enjoy attending the setting as they rush inside when they arrive at the childminder's home. They safely access a broad range of toys and activities, which quickly capture and hold their interest. There are clear routines that help children to feel secure as they know what is happening now and next. Children know to take their shoes and jackets off and put them away. They engage in imaginative play with their friends. They negotiate roles successfully and decide who will be a superhero and who will be a policeman. They sustain their interest in activities for prolonged periods of time. Children benefit from thoughtfully planned activities that match their interests and next stages of learning. For example, children show an interest in floating and sinking. The childminder plans for children to make boats using different materials to work out whether they sink or float.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. The childminder has high expectations of what children can do. At lunchtime, children take a cup and are reminded by the childminder to pass them to their friends to ensure everyone has one. When children begin to use a loud voice inside, she speaks to them quietly and they quickly recognise that their voices have become too loud and lower them. Children say 'please' and 'thank you' to the childminder and each other without being prompted.

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The provision is good

During the COVID-19 pandemic, the childminder kept in touch with children by reading stories online to them, and suggesting activities that they could do at home with their parents. When returning to the childminder's home, children settled quickly as they and childminder had maintained contact.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out about the experiences that children have at home before they start in her care. For example, children talk to each other about films they watch at home. They show an interest in going to the local cinema. The childminder takes children to visit the cinema to watch a film. Children excitedly share this experience with those who were not able to attend. This helps children to develop their knowledge of the world. n Parents are positive about the care the childminder provides. They say the childminder is 'kind and caring'. Parents say that messages between home and other settings that children attend are always passed on. Parents comment that the childminder suggests activities that they can do at home. This enables parents to support and continue to build on their children's learning and development at home. n Children have opportunities to develop their skills in early mathematics through

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need to do better?

everyday activities. For example, at lunchtime, children comment that their

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need to do better?

28 April 2022 bread is a circle shape. Children cut their sandwich in half and tell their friends they now have two halves. Occasionally, the childminder does not fully extend children's mathematical learning as much as she could. For example, when children cut their sandwich in half again, the childminder does not share that they are now in quarters. This means that children do not always have the chance to deepen their mathematical understanding further. n The childminder supports children to develop a healthy lifestyle. Children have many opportunities to go on walks in the local area. At lunchtime, children enjoy trying new foods, such as hummus. The childminder talks to children about foods they like or dislike, and whether foods are healthy or unhealthy. Children develop good hygiene habits. They know to wash their hands before eating and after using the toilet. Children know to use their own towel in the bathroom to

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need to do better?

stop germs from spreading. n The childminder interacts with children throughout the day. She provides consistently strong interactions. The childminder models how to say words correctly back to children. For example, when they ask for a 'na na' at lunchtime, she responds by using the whole word 'banana' so that children learn how to say words correctly. This helps children to develop their communication and language skills. n The childminder supports children to understand about oral health. After lunch, children have the opportunity to brush their teeth. Children share their experience of going to visit the dentist with their family. The childminder talks to the children about how to keep their teeth strong and healthy. n The childminder knows the children she is caring for very well as individuals. Children feel valued and confident to share their experiences with the childminder. For example, children share books about going to school and talk

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows who to report her concerns to, including if an allegation is made against herself or a family member. The childminder supervises children closely to ensure they are safe. She completes visual risk assessments of the indoor and outdoor areas of her home before children access them. This means that hazards are reduced. The childminder completes accident records if a child receives an accidental injury at her home. She makes sure to inform parents so they are aware.

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should:

n extend children's learning further during mathematical activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY422935 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10074713 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 7 Date of previous inspection 10 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Desborough, Northamptonshire. She offers care all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant qualification at level 2. The childminder provides funded early education for three- and four-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 inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's 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 Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation and reviewed evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

28 April 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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