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

The childminder and her assistant provide a warm and welcoming environment. Children are supported to settle at their own pace. As a result, they form secure relationships with the childminder and her assistant. Children actively seek the childminder and her assistant out for comfort and to share their achievements. Children are provided with a good range of resources and use these independently to extend their learning. For example, as they use chalks to make marks on paving slabs, they sing the tune of the 'ABC' song. Children love going outside in the garden and benefit from lots of physical activities. They ask for help and hold the childminder's hand as they balance their way across stepping stones. Children learn about the world around them as they observe the childminder's chickens, pick herbs to use in the mud kitchen and care for the seeds they have planted.

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The provision is good

Children's behaviour is good. They learn how to be kind and take turns with support from the childminder. They develop an understanding of what is right and wrong. Children listen and watch the childminder as she uses Makaton to support the youngest children to understand simple instructions and new words. Children enjoy spending time learning together in this welcoming setting.

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need to do better?

n The childminder knows children well and is aware of their developmental needs. She provides the children with learning experiences to help them develop their knowledge and skills. For instance, as children create pictures of faces, the childminder supports them to recognise their features and name the different parts. She extends their learning as she talks about children's different eye colours and uses mathematical language to describe the size of different noses. n Overall, the childminder supports children's speech and communication skills well. She teaches children simple sign language, such as 'sad' and 'share'. This helps children to express their needs from an early age. The childminder speaks to the children during their play and introduces new words to their vocabulary. Younger children are beginning to repeat the words they hear, which helps them to process and make connections to what they see. However, the childminder

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need to do better?

does not always allow enough time for children to respond to questions and develop their thinking and conversational skills. n The childminder's care and hygiene practices are good. Children learn to wash their hands before meals and to get a tissue if they have a runny nose. However, the childminder does not always encourage children to be independent in their self-care, such as putting on their coats and pouring their drinks at snack time. n Children with special educational needs and/or disabilities are supported well. The childminder is quick to identify any additional support that children may

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need to do better?

15 May 2023 need to help them make progress. She provides information for parents and gives helpful suggestions about how they can support their children's learning at home. The childminder works well in partnership with other professionals involved in children's development. n The childminder provides opportunities for outdoor play and exploration. She takes children on outings to visit nearby places of interest, such as the local park, library and shops. The childminder provides children with picture shopping lists so that they can actively be a part of the experience. n The childminder and her assistant are good role models for the children. They offer children consistent encouragement and praise as they play, which helps to develop their self-esteem. The childminder celebrates children's success. For example, as young children build towers, using different-sized blocks, the childminder is quick to praise them. This helps children to develop confidence

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need to do better?

and to explore their learning further. n The childminder supports children to actively learn about the diverse community in which they live. For example, she helps them to embrace their varied cultures by learning about their home festivals, such as Ramadan. The childminder uses children's home language to support their everyday learning. n Partnership working with parents is strong. The childminder keeps parents regularly informed about their child's learning and progress. Parents say that they are delighted with the progress their children are making.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder and her assistant have good knowledge about how to keep children safe. They are aware of the indicators of abuse and know how to report concerns. The childminder understands the need to identify any children who may be at risk of harm from extreme behaviours or radicalised views. She and her assistant hold a paediatric first-aid certificate and are confident in how they would respond in an emergency. The childminder ensures that her home is safe and helps children to learn about keeping themselves safe. For example, she encourages children's role play to help provide them with a basic understanding of first-aid practices.

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should:

n allow children more time to think and respond to questions n strengthen daily routines to further promote children's independence and self- care.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386879 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10280412 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 15 Date of previous inspection 18 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in the Lings area of Northampton. She operates all year round from 6am to 8pm, Monday to Friday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with an assistant.

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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 setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of her home that children use. The inspector discussed how the childminder organises her provision and plans the curriculum and experiences for children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact on children's learning. n During the inspection, the inspector spoke to the childminder, her assistant and the children at convenient times and considered their views. n The inspector took account of parents' views about the childminder. n The inspector reviewed documents relating to the suitability of household members, safeguarding and record-keeping.

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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

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