Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Overall effectiveness Outstanding

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

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The provision is outstanding

Children have a beaming smile when they are greeted by the childminder as they arrive. They rush inside and are welcomed by their friends. Children benefit from the experienced childminder's consistent, skilled interactions throughout the day. For example, children show an interest in drawing a panda. They ask questions and show curiosity about finding out whether a panda has a tail. Children are supported by the childminder to use the internet to find out and are fascinated when they discover a panda has a small tail. The childminder uses every chance for valuable learning opportunities as she talks to children about how to stay safe online.

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The provision is outstanding

Children are sensitively supported to learn how to manage their own feelings and emotions. When children become upset because they want the same ball another child has, the childminder acknowledges how children are feeling. She cuddles children and explains how they could ask their friend for the ball. Children do this confidently and the childminder praises them. Later, children work together to fetch their ball when it rolls under the climbing frame. They say, 'Here you go, I've pushed it to the edge, you can reach it now.' When children are successful, they say, 'We did it!' Children show genuine care for each other and are very respectful.

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need to do better?

n Children are highly motivated to learn, as the childminder skilfully follows their every interest to build on their knowledge over time. For example, children show curiosity about the toy sea creatures they explore. The childminder builds on this experience by taking children to the local garden centre to see the different types of fish. Children learn about tropical and cold-water fish and what they like to eat. They confidently articulate to visitors what they have learned. The rich set of experiences the childminder provides is helping children to become excellent communicators. n The childminder encourages children to develop healthy lifestyles. She provides opportunities for them to experience new foods. For example, children ask the childminder what mustard is. At lunchtime, children explore what mustard looks and tastes like. They tell visitors they liked the taste, but it was very strong. The

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childminder is skilled at recognising what the next stage is in children's physical development. She takes them on visits to a number of local parks where there is new and different equipment to help to develop their skills. n The childminder has completed a degree since her last inspection. She is passionate about always learning and already has plans in place to increase her knowledge even further. The childminder considers the impact of the training she has accessed. For example, she now understands much more deeply about children's emotional attachments and how she can support their emotional well- being.

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22 June 2022 n The childminder broadens the experiences children have at home. She regularly takes children to different playgroups and areas of the town where they can experience different cultures, places and traditions. The childminder shares how this helps children to find out all about the similarities and differences between themselves and others. n The childminder knows the children she is caring for exceptionally well. She builds on their prior knowledge at every opportunity. For example, to prepare children for going to school and to help them recognise their name, she invents a game and they go on a name hunt around the house. The childminder explains how they have built up this activity over time and how she will develop it further, for example, by introducing children's surnames. Children giggle as they run to find their names and are delighted when they are successful. Later, the children snuggle up on the childminder's lap and, as she reads to them,

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children notice the first letter of their name in the book. n Parents are overwhelmingly positive about the care the childminder provides. They comment that their children are such strong communicators and independent because of the childminder. Parents of children who are learning to speak English as an additional language comment on how well the childminder has supported children, finding out exactly what parents' wishes are. Parents say how sad they feel that their children's time with the childminder is coming to an end and how well she has prepared them for school.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of her responsibility to keep children safe from harm. She regularly accesses safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge is up to date. The childminder recognises the signs and symptoms of abuse and knows how to report her concerns. She knows what children may say or do if they are at risk of female genital mutilation. The childminder talks to children about how they can stay safe. For example, children know to stay by the living room door and not come right up to the front door until the childminder has checked who it is when a visitor arrives.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY391532 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10138514 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 2 Date of previous inspection 23 June 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009. She lives in Duston, Northamptonshire. The childminder operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for family holiday and bank holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6. The childminder provides funded early education for 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 childminder spoke to the inspector about her intentions for children's learning. n The inspector spoke to two parents and took account of their views. n Children spoke to the inspector. n The inspector observed the childminder carrying out an activity with children. n The childminder showed the inspector documentation to demonstrate the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

22 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

22 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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