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 are warmly greeted by the childminder and her assistant. They are settled and show they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. Her well-resourced setting gives children the opportunity to make choices in their play. For example, children know where to find favourite toys as they use the labels on boxes as prompts about a box's contents. This helps children to develop a sense of belonging and gain confidence.

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The provision is good

Children become excited when planned activities are offered. They are eager to take part, showing a positive attitude to learning. The childminder skilfully helps children to use scissors as they explore at the craft table. They freely create decorations using a variety of materials that support the development of their fine motor skills. Children enjoy what they do as they happily sing along to an action song, singing, 'I like to roll it roll it,' as they roll dough flat.

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The provision is good

Outside, children climb on equipment and walk along balance beams, practising their large-muscle skills. They use chalks to make marks on chalk boards as they practise writing. The childminder supports them to explore their marks further by providing paint brushes and water to trace over the chalk. Children explore the colours as they mix. They clean the board with a cloth so they can, 'do it again.' This helps children to develop the skills they will need for their future learning.

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need to do better?

n Children make progress in their development. The childminder provides a broad curriculum that covers all seven areas of learning. She follows the children's leads and interests when planning activities. She fully understands what they need to learn next and provides activities that excite and engage children. n The childminder knows children and their families well. The childminder quickly identifies children who may need additional support. She works with other professionals to help to meet children's needs. She has a good understanding of children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. She works closely with parents when referrals to external agencies are made and adapts her practice to support children's individual needs. n The childminder and her assistant support children's speech and language development well. Children who speak English as an additional language are well supported and make good progress in their learning. The childminder is bilingual

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need to do better?

and interchangeably speaks to children in English and Polish to support their language development. n Children enjoy visits to the library and listen well to stories. The childminder has a variety of books that are fiction and non-fiction. However, young children cannot freely access books throughout the day to further their interest in

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28 November 2022 reading. n Children have a good understanding of the daily routine. For example, they tidy away toys before lunch, and hang coats up and wash hands when returning from outside play. This supports children to develop their independence. n Mathematics is woven into all aspects of play as, for example, children compare the length, size and shape of their dough creations. They count out beads and match them to number cards, recognising numbers of significance saying, 'that is three, I am three.' n Children are supported to develop a healthy lifestyle. For example, the children enjoy making fruit and vegetable smoothies, which they enjoy for breakfast. They have daily opportunities to explore the outdoors and learn about the world around them. They often visit the park and the library to get to know their local community. n Relationships with parents are very good. The childminder works closely with

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need to do better?

them to support their children's development. She uses an online system that parents can access to find out about their child's development. This also includes advice and ideas for home learning. Parents say they feel listened to and involved in their child's care.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant demonstrate a clear knowledge of the signs and symptoms of potential abuse. This includes recognising extreme views and local issues, such as county lines. She is clear on the action to take should she have a concern about the welfare of a child, or if an accusation is made against herself or her assistant. The childminder has a secure understanding of local safeguarding partnership procedures and updates her safeguarding knowledge regularly. She uses risk assessment effectively to identify and minimise potential risks to children, including those from pets. The childminder provides a secure and safe environment.

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should:

n provide children with more access to books, to develop their early literacy and love of reading.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY479658 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10236402 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 12 Number of children on roll 9 Date of previous inspection 2 February 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2014 and lives in Kettering. She operates all year round, from 5.30am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder provides funded early education places.

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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 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 The inspector spoke to children to find out about their time at the setting. 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 The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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Inspection activities

28 November 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

28 November 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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