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 enjoy their time at the childminder's home. They demonstrate secure attachments and confidently ask for help when needed. Children are making friends. For example, children want to sit together and look at books. They confidently tell each other what they see in the pictures. The childminder introduces words such as 'soft' and 'squishy' as babies look at touch-and-feel books. Children are learning to do things for themselves. They hold the hand rail as they walk safely upstairs to access the toilet, wipe their own faces and put on their shoes. This ensures children are ready for their next stage of learning.

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The provision is good

Children are curious. They are fascinated by a snail they find on the grass. Children show kindness and place the snail in a safe place. They patiently watch to see it come out of its shell. Children are able to extend their learning as they ask for bug- hunting resources. The childminder further challenges them to think about what other insects they may find. Children busy themselves as they search for spiders. They take turns using the magnifying glass. Children learn to behave well as the childminder takes swift action when minor disagreements occur. For example, children are supported to share the pot to put the bugs in. To this end, children learn to cooperate with each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder supports children's physical development. For example, babies confidently push toy lawnmowers around the garden. They are encouraged to work out how to make the lawnmower go in the direction they want. Pre-school children are supervised as they swing back and forth on the swing set. This supports their growing muscle strength and coordination skills. n The childminder is effective in supporting children's speaking and listening skills. Children are confident communicators and readily engage in conversations during routines and activities. The childminder knows some children speak quickly, which can be hard to understand. She gently helps them to slow down and tell her again. This supports their early conversational skills. n The childminder teaches children what is expected of them through daily routines and activities. She is a good role model who provides consistent guidance to children. Children learn to celebrate each other's achievements. For

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example, children praise babies for standing up and walking. n The childminder plans exciting activities to support all areas of children's learning. These are based on children's interests and individual learning needs. For example, the childminder wants to support children to develop their small- muscle skills. Children concentrate, carefully scooping up sand with shovels. However, on occasion, children do not always stay focused or become deeply engaged in learning. This is because, at times, the childminder introduces too

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20 June 2022 many activities at once. n The childminder encourages children's mathematical learning well. She uses a play-dough activity to support children's understanding of shape and colour. Children are keen to identify the number of sides triangles and squares have. The childminder presents an extra challenge by asking how many sides a circle has. She gives children time to think and then helps them work it out. Children receive praise, which helps boost their self-esteem and confidence. n The childminder helps children to develop their independence skills through daily routines. Children readily tidy away toys, pour their own drinks and open food packets at lunchtime. The childminder offers a helping hand when needed. Children learn valuable skills that prepare them for school. n The childminder provides healthy meals and fresh drinking water for children. She uses mealtimes as a learning opportunity. Children tell the childminder they

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know that healthy food gives them energy. Children are reminded to wash their hands after using the toilet to ensure their hands are clean. This helps children develop good hygiene practices. n The childminder is well qualified. She regularly attends training opportunities to extend her knowledge and skills. Parents state they feel their children are safe and secure at the childminder's home. They say their children are developing their independence skills and are making friends.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of her role in protecting children from harm and reporting any concerns that may arise. She has a good knowledge of the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm, including those potentially at risk from radical views. The childminder provides a safe and secure environment and ensures children are protected from potential hazards. Children are learning how to be safe. For example, they know that they need to put on sun cream so that the sun does not burn their skin.

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should:

n review the amount of planned activities on offer so that children have fewer distractions, enabling them to focus more and become deeply engaged in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2566677 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10239137 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 10 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder is based in Bozeat, Northamptonshire. She registered in 2020. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 provision. 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 with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The childminder and inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity and discussed the impact this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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20 June 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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