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 Good

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The provision is good

Children are happy to attend the childminder's setting. The childminder welcomes them with open arms as they arrive. Children demonstrate that they feel safe and secure in her care. They form strong relationships with the childminder, who is very attentive to their needs and knows them well. Children settle quickly and excitedly ask to play outside. They develop their independence skills as they get ready to go outdoors to play. The childminder encourages their thinking skills as she asks them what they need to wear as it is a very sunny day. Children confidently remember that they need to collect their hats and put on their sun cream.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from a wide range of interesting resources. They confidently access the role-play area, where they dress up in aprons and pretend to bake pizza. Children demonstrate their understanding of safety. For example, they put on oven gloves before they remove their pretend pizza from the oven and tell visitors, 'It's very hot.' As children pretend to serve slices of pizza, the childminder introduces new words, such as 'slicing' and 'portions', which supports children's communication and language skills.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows her curriculum well. Her extensive knowledge of child development enables her to plan effectively for each child's next stage in learning. For example, tummy time is used to encourage young babies to crawl. Older children access various equipment, including play dough, sand and chalks, to support their small-muscle skills. n Books are used to create interest and support new themes. For example, children have been caring for caterpillars and watching them grow. A book about a hungry caterpillar is used to help children learn about life cycles. Children enthusiastically talk about their own experience and recall 'when the butterflies flew away'. Children recall features of butterflies as they paint their own interpretation of a butterfly, and they proudly show off their creations. n Mathematics is weaved into everyday activities. Children count as they jump, collect objects and sing. The childminder provides props to support children's

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understanding of counting as they recall and join in familiar songs. Children sing about ducks. They use small plastic ducks to support their singing. They take one duck away and then recount how many they have left, before continuing the song. Children giggle in anticipation as they hide the ducks behind their backs and wait for 'all the ducks to come swimming back'. n The childminder extends children's play by asking interesting questions to support their language development. However, on occasions, the enthusiastic childminder does not leave enough time for children to consider the questions she asks because she sometimes asks further questions in quick succession. This

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need to do better?

11 August 2022 prevents children from further developing their thinking and problem-solving skills. n The childminder gathers details about children's learning at home from parents. She uses this information to help her to identify children's starting points in development and to help her plan what children need to learn next. n Children's behaviour is good. They play well together, take turns and share toys. The children follow instructions when asked to pour water in the funnel to see what happens next. Children's attitude to learning is positive as they engage in this water play and ask, 'Where did the water go?' n The childminder provides a range of activities for children to deepen their understanding of the wider world. Children's families are encouraged to share their home celebrations in the setting. This enables children to learn about each other and about a range of faiths and cultures. n The children enjoy developing their physical skills in the garden. The childminder

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sets up an assault course that gives children confidence in their movements as they balance, climb, roll, and negotiate space well. n The childminder ensures that her mandatory training is kept up to date. She recently attended a speech and language course, which has helped her to adapt her practice and improve her teaching skills. n The childminder has excellent partnerships with parents and other settings that children attend. Information about children's development is exchanged to ensure that all children have consistent support where needed.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly updates her safeguarding knowledge. This helps her to develop her awareness of local issues, such as county lines and domestic violence. The childminder understands the signs of abuse, which enables her to quickly recognise and act if a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder has an effective system for recording and reporting concerns. She understands the procedure for dealing with an accusation made against herself or a member of her household. The childminder provides a safe environment for children. She risk assesses daily and ensures that any potential risks are dealt with promptly. The childminder encourages children to help her to risk assess when on outings, such as when teaching them to cross the road safely.

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should:

n give children time to process their thoughts and respond to questions, to further their thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY374098 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10074115 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 5 Date of previous inspection 13 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in Dunston, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about her 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 on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the provision with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

11 August 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

11 August 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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