Drewell Carolyn

Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children have warm and friendly relationships with the caring childminder. They snuggle up to her when they need reassurance. When children become tearful, the childminder helps them to find their favourite game to play to help them to settle. They quickly return to laughing and giggling with her as they play games. Children politely say to the childminder, 'It's your turn now'. When children have finished playing, they carefully tidy away after themselves. The childminder has high expectations of what children can do.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. Two-year-olds are beginning to learn about managing their own feelings and emotions. They tell visitors about 'The Colour Monster' book they have shared with the childminder. Children tell the childminder about times they have felt happy, sad and angry.

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The provision is good

Children find out all about being healthy. They share with the childminder what their favourite foods are. She talks to children about different foods, for example asking whether the taste of blueberries is different after they have been cooked. Children have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day. They learn about how to keep their teeth healthy. Children share books with the childminder about going to the dentist and share their own experiences. This promotes their good health.

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need to do better?

n The childminder understands the importance of developing strong links with the other early years settings children attend. She actively shares information with other settings about children's learning and development. This two-way communication supports a consistent approach to how all settings care for children. n Parents are very positive about the care the childminder provides. They say she is 'warm and nurturing' towards the children. Parents appreciate the regular updates they receive throughout the day, including photos of activities children have enjoyed. The childminder speaks to parents daily and supports them with tasks such as toilet training their children. n The childminder is dedicated and committed to her role. She recognises the importance of her continued development and learning. The childminder has accessed a vast range of training since her last inspection. She has considered the impact this has had on her practice. For example, the childminder now

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regularly incorporates books when following children's interests, such as providing books for children about the Queen's Platinum Jubilee. n The childminder uses daily opportunities, as they arise, to support children's mathematical understanding. For example, she encourages children to count the

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10 June 2022 number of raspberries they have on their plate for snack. Later, they count the number of dogs they can see in a book. When children count incorrectly, the childminder encourages them to go back and count again. n The childminder finds out about the experiences children have at home. She recognises that many children travel in cars and do not have the opportunity to walk in the local area. The childminder encourages children to develop their physical strength and stamina by walking to places in the locality. Children visit the local library, explore different equipment at the park and walk to the shops. n Children develop a love of books and reading. They listen intently as the childminder reads to them throughout the day. As soon as she has finished one story, children exclaim, 'Another one please!' The childminder reads to children in an animated way. She encourages them to find out about the world around

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them through books. For example, children find out that after a caterpillar has spun a cocoon, it turns into a butterfly. n The childminder interacts with children throughout the day. She asks questions to promote further discussion and gives children plenty of time to think about their response. Occasionally, the childminder does not support children to use the correct pronunciation of words. For example, she does not always correct them when they say 'nana' instead of 'banana'. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore different media and materials, such as paint and play dough. At times, the activities she provides are too directed. This means children do not always have the chance to develop their own ideas.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of safeguarding. She updates her training every year so she keeps up to date with any changes. The childminder understands what the signs and symptoms of abuse are. She knows who to report her concerns to. The childminder has a good understanding of the signs a child may be at risk of female genital mutilation. She demonstrates a secure knowledge of managing risks in her home and when taking children on outings. The childminder talks to children about risks outside the home. For example, she discussed with them how to cross the road safely.

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should:

n develop children's speech even further by ensuring words are always pronounced using grammatically correct language n provide children with more opportunities to develop their own ideas during creative activities.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220966 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10138628 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 4 Date of previous inspection 29 September 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1993 and lives in the Westone area of Northampton. She operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm during term time only. The childminder provides funded early education for three-year-olds.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received 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 showed the inspector around the premises and discussed how she ensures they are 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 observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n Written feedback from parents was viewed, and their views were taken into account. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence to document the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

10 June 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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