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 Outstanding

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The provision is good

Children are happy and content at this homely, welcoming setting. They immediately settle and become quickly engaged. The childminder skilfully matches the resources and activities to support the children's learning and interests. Children joyfully use their small-motor skills to draw around each other's bodies. They giggle as the pen tickles their toes. The childminder encourages children to look at the imprint they have created. She uses mathematical language to encourage their thinking as she asks them to estimate if the next child will be 'bigger' or 'smaller'.

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The provision is good

The childminder enables children to lead their own play and learning. Children explore the properties of paint. They mix paint in pallets and guess what colour they will make by adding a different-colour paint. The childminder supports their thinking as they consider the possible result. Children develop their small-motor skills as they use a variety of brushes to make marks on paper. They experiment further as they paint their hands, feet and arms. They use descriptive language to tell the childminder how it feels on their body. Children benefit from a secure, safe outdoor area. They access a range of resources to help promote their physical development. For example, they play with wheeled toys and balls, which help to develop their hand-to-eye coordination. Children enjoy using their creativity to discover how to make different sounds with instruments. They excitedly bang tubes together and use sticks on chimes to create musical sounds.

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need to do better?

n The childminder is highly qualified. She is dedicated and professional in her approach. She ensures that she continually assesses her professional development and attends regular training courses. The additional knowledge she gains allows her to enhance the quality of education for the children in her care. n The childminder knows where the children are in terms of development. She uses what she knows about the children to provide a wide breadth of educational opportunities. However, at times, she is not always clear on her knowledge of the curriculum. n Children behave well. They show consideration for others and are polite to visitors. The childminder has high aspirations for the children. They listen attentively when she gives direction. Children are curious learners and have positive attitudes to the experiences they receive. For example, children say 'this is really actually really fun' as they play.

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need to do better?

n Parents speak highly of the care that their children receive. They comment that the childminder feels 'part of the family'. Parents are impressed with the daily email updates they receive regarding their children's progress and experiences. They feel that the childminder is both professional and reliable.

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need to do better?

27 July 2022 n Children have good independence skills. They use safety knives to confidently prepare their bananas at lunchtime. Children confidently manage their own self- care as they wash their hands, visit the toilet independently, and pour their own drinks. n Children develop their literacy skills as they eagerly explore the story books the childminder provides. They listen to familiar stories and talk about what is going to happen next. The childminder provides a wide range of information books. Children learn about what makes them unique, and that all families are diverse. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to explore the wider community. Children especially enjoy visiting a local farm and seeing the baby animals. The childminder builds on the children's interest as she uses this experience to plan further activities. n The childminder promotes healthy lifestyles. She talks to the children about what

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need to do better?

they eat, and encourages them to make healthy choices in their diet. This helps children to understand how to support their own good health. Children help themselves to fresh drinking water throughout the day. They benefit from visits to local parks, and go on regular walks and enjoy partaking in forest trails. The childminder helps children to understand how physical activity supports a healthy lifestyle.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder understands how to keep children safe in her care. She develops her child protection knowledge through attending regular training. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child in her care. The childminder is confident in her knowledge regarding how to keep children safe from the potential risks of radicalisation. She understands the importance of keeping children safe online and shares this information with parents. There are robust risk assessments in place that further protect children from harm. The childminder is qualified in paediatric first aid, and is able to respond quickly to accidents.

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should:

n enhance the curriculum to consistently build on children's knowledge and skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY256700 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10138486 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 9 Date of previous inspection 21 November 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003. She operates all year round from 7.45am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for three- and four-year-old children. She holds early years professional status and is a member of the local childminding association.

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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 they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector completed a learning walk together to discuss the childminder's intentions for children's learning. n Children spoke to the inspector about what they enjoy doing while with the childminder. 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 childminder and inspector discussed how the curriculum had been implemented and the impact that this had on children's learning. n Parents shared their views of the setting with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

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

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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

27 July 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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