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 and settled in the childminder's home. They benefit from being cared for by an experienced childminder who knows the children she is caring for very well. Children have strong bonds with the nurturing childminder. One-year-old children lift their arms to the childminder to indicate they want to be picked up and cuddled. They snuggle up to the childminder, and she talks to them gently as they start to settle ready for sleep. Children show that they feel safe and secure.

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The provision is good

Children move confidently around the childminder's home. They are keen to take part in the many different activities the childminder offers to build on their next steps in learning. For example, children rush to explore sensory activities and attempt to find different farm animals and name them.

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The provision is good

Children are learning to become independent. They help themselves to drinks of water throughout the day. Two-year-old children let the childminder know when they need to use the toilet and are encouraged to wash their hands. One-year-old children find their friend's water bottle and pass it to them. Children are kind to their friends. When one-year-old children attempt to climb up to sit on a box, older children hold their hands out for their younger friends to hold on to.

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n The childminder builds on the experiences children have at home. For example, several children she cares for speak English as an additional language. The childminder works with parents to find words in children's home languages to support their learning. The childminder helps children to learn about other cultures and festivals. For example, children learn about the traditions of St David's Day. Additionally, they discover all about traditional French biscuits and enjoy tasting them. n The childminder skilfully supports children's communication and language skills. Children are keen to look at books throughout the day. The childminder encourages children to talk about what they can see in the pictures and explains what different words mean. Children learn to sing new nursery rhymes and are encouraged to recall familiar songs. n The childminder interacts with children as they play. Children regularly go to the

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childminder to share with her what they are learning. However, when children find tasks more challenging, such as fitting different shapes into a toy, the childminder is so enthusiastic that she does not give children enough time to problem solve for themselves before showing them what to do. n The childminder provides opportunities for children to take part in creative activities. Children excitedly draw pictures of their mothers in preparation for Mother's Day. However, sometimes, these activities can be a little chaotic due to

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13 March 2023 the way they are organised. This limits the opportunities the childminder can provide to extend children's creative skills. n The childminder develops effective partnerships with parents. Parents comment that the childminder supports their children with toilet training. They say the childminder discussed how this is approached at home and ensures consistency when supporting children in her setting. The childminder has regular conversations with parents about where children are in their development. n The childminder is a reflective practitioner. She identifies what she feels she does well and how she intends to develop her practice. Since her last inspection, the childminder has undertaken a range of training. This has helped her keep her knowledge of the curriculum up to date. n The childminder regularly takes children on outings in the local area. She ensures that children visit different playgrounds where they can access different

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equipment to develop their physical skills. Children tell visitors to the setting about visiting local woods and running very fast. n The childminder supports children to learn about oral health. She reads books to children about visiting the dentist. The childminder speaks positively about the importance of children brushing their teeth to keep them clean and healthy. Children explore models of teeth and toothbrushes. This supports children to develop a healthy lifestyle.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder regularly accesses training to ensure her safeguarding knowledge is kept up-to-date. She has a secure understanding of the signs and indicators to show a child is at risk of potential harm. The childminder knows who to report her concerns to about children in line with local authority partnership guidance. She ensures areas of her home used for childminding are safe before children access them. The childminder ensures toys with small parts cannot be accessed by babies and young children who may put them in their mouths.

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should:

n allow children more time to think and develop their problem-solving skills n improve the organisation of creative activities to involve all children and to ensure each child's learning is extended.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220540 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10234358 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 29 March 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1996 and is located in Brackley, Northamptonshire. She operates Monday to Thursday, from 8am to 6pm, all year round.

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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 and the childminder discussed how she plans her curriculum for the children. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and spoke to parents on the telephone and took account of their views. n The inspector observed the childminder interacting with children. n The inspector looked at a sample of documentation, including suitability records of people living in the household. n The inspector spoke to children at appropriate times during the inspection.

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Inspection activities

13 March 2023 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

13 March 2023 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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