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 Good

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The provision is good

Children thoroughly enjoy the time they spend with the childminder. The home- from-home environment is organised to support children to make independent choices about their play and learning. Children experience a broad range of activities and confidently involve the childminder in their play. For instance, children call to the childminder, 'Come and sit with me', as they seek her attention and include her in their game. The positive interactions between the childminder and the children helps to support children's learning.

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The provision is good

Children respond well to the clear expectations the childminder has for their behaviour, which is consequently very good. The childminder has a consistent approach as she gently reminds children to use their good manners, take turns and share resources.

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The provision is good

The childminder knows the children well and is attentive to their individual needs. She understands where children are in their learning, and plans purposeful activities to further strengthen and develop their knowledge. Children develop physical skills in the indoor and outdoor environment, both at the childminder's house and out in the local community. Children develop positive relationships with each other and the childminder, which helps them to feel safe, happy and secure.

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need to do better?

n The childminder builds positive relationships with parents and shares information with them about their children's ongoing learning. Parents comment that the childminder exceeds their expectations and always goes over and above to meet their children's needs. They say that their children are very happy, and settle easily. Parents feel confident that their children are learning that they are safe and are very well-cared for by the childminder. n The childminder uses books, songs and rhymes to help develop children's communication skills. Children independently choose from a range of books. They sit together and enjoy exploring the images they see as the childminder reads to them. They recall familiar parts of the stories they share, and are keen to point to the pictures and practise reading alongside the childminder. n Children learn about the natural world as they talk with the childminder about different animals that hibernate. They begin to understand that hibernation

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need to do better?

happens in the winter. They demonstrate their understanding as they say, 'Shush, sleep' and lay the toy brown bear they are playing with on the floor. The childminder reminds children of a recent walk in the park, and children recall walking through the leaves and looking for hedgehogs. n The childminder supports children to develop problem-solving and mathematics skills as they play. She encourages children to count and name colours, and

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need to do better?

7 October 2022 introduces new concepts to them as they discover magnets on toy trains and wooden shapes. Children discover that magnets attract and repel. They test this out as they connect trains and carriages together and use a magnet in a toy crane to pick up the shapes. n Older children develop their small-muscle skills as they are supported to make their own sandwich at lunchtime. However, the childminder does not always consider other ways to promote children's independence, as she sometimes does things for children that they could do for themselves. For example, older children are not encouraged to cut up their own fruit, while younger children are often fed. n The childminder knows that children need to be supported as they get ready to move on to school and pre-school. However, she does not consistently help them to develop the social skills they will need. For example, children do not always sit together to share a meal or play alongside each other.

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need to do better?

n The childminder regularly observes children's learning and keeps a record of their development, which she shares with parents. She recognises that regular professional development helps her to keep her knowledge current and up to date. She attends additional training to support her to develop the curriculum she offers to children. She recently completed training that helps her focus on providing support for children's mental health and well-being.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a clear understanding of how to keep children safe. She protects children from harm as she completes daily risk assessments of her home to minimise any risks. The childminder understands the main types of abuse and how to recognise signs and symptoms of neglect. She knows who to contact if she has concerns about a child, or if she needs further advice and guidance. The childminder attends regular training to ensure her safeguarding knowledge is current and up to date.

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should:

n further develop children's independence by consistently allowing them to carry out tasks by themselves n improve how day-to-day activities are planned and organised to further develop children's social skills and readiness for school.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY441757 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10235657 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 8 Date of previous inspection 16 November 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Priors Hall area of Corby. She operates Monday to Friday, from 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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 childminder. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector spoke with the childminder and children during the inspection. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector read feedback from parents to gather their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

7 October 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

7 October 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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