Childminder in West 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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children demonstrate a positive attitude towards their learning and enjoy their time in the childminder's care. They are happy and settled and learn the skills they need in readiness for the next stage of their development, including their transition to school. Children behave well and form positive relationships with their peers and the childminder. Older children use their increasing range of vocabulary as they chat with one another. They eagerly recall and share experiences from home. As the children play, the childminder skilfully introduces new words, such as 'extinct', and explains what the word means. Younger children are encouraged to 'roar' like a dinosaur.

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The provision is good

Children enjoy manipulating and placing natural materials, such as twigs, into their dough creations. They learn to concentrate, take their turn and follow the rules of board games. Children shout out with enjoyment when the winner of the game is announced, eagerly asking to play the game again. Children enjoy listening to the childminder read a story. They show an interest in the animal illustrations on each page. Children 'hiss' like a snake and say 'twit twoo' as they imitate an owl. They delight in chasing and counting the number of bubbles as they float in the air. Older children confidently count numbers beyond 10. Younger children are introduced to words and phrases, such as 'pop' and 'ready, steady go', as they attempt to chase and pop the bubbles.

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need to do better?

n The childminder enjoys her role. She completes mandatory training and has accessed additional training to strengthen her existing knowledge and skills. For example, the childminder has completed training to support children's mental health and well-being. n The childminder demonstrates a kind, caring and nurturing approach towards the children in her care, which successfully supports their emotional well-being. Children demonstrate that they feel comfortable and safe in the childminder's care. They happily involve the childminder in their play and naturally approach her for help and support when needed. n The childminder places high priority on developing children's independence and sense of responsibility. Children sit well and learn how to use a knife to cut their carrot sticks in half. They are actively encouraged to tidy away their own utensils after snack and to put on their outdoor clothing before going outside to play in

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need to do better?

the fresh air. n Parents are very satisfied with the childminder's provision. Parents state that their children are happy, settled and content in the childminder's care. They state that their children make good progress in their learning. n The childminder knows the children. She builds on what children know and can

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need to do better?

20 June 2022 already do and successfully differentiates her teaching according to the age and stage of development of the children attending. However, on some occasions, the childminder does not always spontaneously challenge children's thinking and motivate their curiosity as they play. n Overall, children are encouraged to wash their hands. However, on the day of the inspection, the childminder failed to wipe or wash the hands of the children, after they had been playing outside, before they sat down for their snack. This increases the risk of infection. Additionally, the childminder does not, always, consistently support the children to understand the importance of good oral health.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her child protection responsibilities. She ensures that her safeguarding training is refreshed regularly. She has a good knowledge of the potential signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect, including her responsibility to protect children from extreme views and behaviour. The childminder knows how to report safeguarding concerns to the relevant agency, including what to do if an allegation is made against herself or a member of her household. This supports children to say stay safe and promotes their well-being.

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should:

n make more effective use of spontaneous opportunities to extend and challenge children's learning n consistently implement handwashing routines to ensure appropriate hygiene practice is maintained, including supporting children to understand the importance of good oral health.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 221047 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10138624 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 12 Number of children on roll 8 Date of previous inspection 11 August 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder was registered in 2000 and lives in the Kingsthorpe area of Northampton. She operates from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for family and bank holidays. 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 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 the areas of her home that children access. They discussed how the childminder organises her setting and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector observed children taking part in activities with the childminder, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing at the childminder's house. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She looked at relevant documentation and evidence of all persons living at the premises. n The inspector took account of the views of parents from written feedback provided at the inspection.

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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

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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