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

Young children play happily, chattering as they do so. They concentrate well as they explore toys that have buttons to press, and they are excited by the different lights and sounds that these make. Toddlers have a go at repeating new words that the childminder introduces, such as elephant, and this helps them to develop new vocabulary. Children enjoy a wide range of books. Younger children turn the textured pages of board books and explore how these feel as the childminder says, 'bumpy' and 'smooth'.

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The provision is good

Children appear happy and relaxed. They approach the childminder for cuddles throughout the day, and the childminder is warm and welcoming. When children try hard to put a ring on a peg, the childminder provides encouragement and praise. She says, 'well done,' when they manage to do it.

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The provision is good

The childminder encourages parents to provide healthy foods. Young children feed themselves at lunchtime. They have access to water in their own cup and take a drink when they want to throughout the day. Young children enjoy outings in the pushchair around the local area. The childminder talks to them as they pass gardens and fields, pointing out things that might interest them like the animals that they see and the different colours of the flowers in the gardens they pass.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows the children well. When they first start attending, she finds out what children like and dislike by asking parents to fill in an 'all about me' form. She assesses what they know and can do as she gets to know them and observes how they learn best. She uses the information she gains to support children's learning. For example, when children show interest in cars, she teaches them to recognise colours as she points out a blue car and a red car. n Children are making good progress with communication and language and are learning new words every day. The childminder speaks clearly and models appropriate language as children play. At lunchtime she says, 'cucumber', as she cuts up pieces of vegetable for the children to eat. Children try to say the word themselves. n The childminder provides opportunities for young children to develop their fine motor skills. They make colourful marks with water pens on a play mat, and the

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need to do better?

childminder encourages them to have a go at drawing circles. n Children go on regular outings in the local area. The childminder extends their experiences by taking them on walks, on bus trips and to the local library. Children have opportunities for physical activity when they can run around in the garden or at a local wooded play area. However, opportunities for physical

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need to do better?

14 October 2022 activity could be extended when outdoor play is not available due to the weather conditions. n Children are learning to behave well. The childminder encourages children to learn social skills as she models saying please and thank you. She supports them to share and to be gentle with one another. She gives children choices and treats them with respect. For example, when it is time to change their nappy, she begins by asking them if they would like to lie down. n Communication with parents is good. The childminder sends an email to parents at the end of the day to let them know what their child has been doing and what they have learned, as well as giving a verbal handover when parents pick their children up. n Parents say that their children settle in well when they first start attending. They say that they can see how their children have progressed and how they are learning new skills. For example, they are surprised when their children can

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spontaneously do the actions to songs, such as 'twinkle, twinkle little star'. n The childminder keeps up to date with developments in childcare, learning and development. She attends workshops and reads newsletters and shares ideas with other local childminders.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a good understanding of signs of abuse and neglect and how to respond to any concerns she might have. She keeps the home environment safe for children. The stairgate across the hallway prevents younger children from reaching the front door when visitors arrive. The childminder considers risks when she takes children out and avoids any areas that might not be safe, such as if there is broken glass in the play area. She keeps the children safe online by using passwords on devices and downloading and viewing any online content to ensure it is suitable before sharing it with children.

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should:

n consider further ways to provide opportunities for children to engage in activities that promote physical development, both indoors and outdoors.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY482089 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10236500 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 18 October 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014. She lives in the village of Woodford Halse, Daventry, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round, from 7.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a recognised childcare 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 setting and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector and the childminder carried out a learning walk together. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation. n The inspector spoke to a number of parents during the inspection and took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

14 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

14 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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