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 supports children to settle when they start with her. She invites parents to stay with their children at first to help them feel safe and secure. The childminder encourages children to be kind and thoughtful to their friends. Children are regularly encouraged to share with their friends. The childminder models to children how to praise other children on what they have made. For example, when children make towers with different wooden shapes, she invites children to say 'well done' to each other. This supports children's emotional well-being effectively.

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The provision is good

Children are encouraged to be as independent as possible. They put their shoes on and remember they need sun hats because the weather is warm outside. Children manage their self-care needs, such as toileting, with increased confidence. They know to wash their hands when they come inside from using the sandpit.

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The provision is good

Children benefit from the activities that the skilled childminder plans. She recognises what children need to learn next and plans activities that interest them, such as developing their scissors skills. When children explore the playroom independently and access resources, the childminder observes and interacts with them. She allows children plenty of time to have a go themselves before she steps in to support them.

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need to do better?

n The childminder finds out all about the experiences children have at home. She recognises children do not always have as many sensory experiences at home. The childminder, therefore, encourages as much sensory play as possible with children. Children explore different paints. They investigate the different textures of rice and couscous shapes. n The childminder has a secure, accurate understanding of where children are in their learning and development. She observes children as they play and plans activities to develop the next stages of their learning. The childminder ensures that she identifies any concerns with children's development on the statutory two-year progress check. She has regular conversations with parents about how they can support children with their learning at home. n The childminder provides many opportunities for children to develop their physical skills. Children confidently use different sized scoops and funnels to

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need to do better?

pour couscous. The childminder recognises this helps children to develop their small-muscle skills. When children find activities challenging, the childminder supports them to persevere and provides continuous praise and encouragement. For example, children try for sustained lengths of time to climb onto a swing. The childminder gently guides them. Children are delighted when they succeed. n The childminder interacts with children throughout the day. Children regularly

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need to do better?

22 May 2023 invite her to join their play and show her what they are learning. The childminder promotes children's communication skills well. For children who find some speech sounds difficult, the childminder repeats words back to them, which helps them develop their pronunciation skills. At times, the childminder does not promote children's deeper thinking skills, by promoting further discussion. n The childminder supports children to find out about healthy and unhealthy foods. At snack time, children cut up their snack of strawberries and bananas confidently. The childminder talks to children about what foods are good for their health and body. She encourages children to try new foods, such as houmous and blueberries. This exposes children to foods that they have not tried before. n The childminder identifies what she does well and how she would like to improve further. Since her last inspection, she has developed her outdoor area so that

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need to do better?

this is more suitable for children to access in all weathers, especially for those children who are not yet walking. The childminder is enthusiastic and passionate about the care she provides and continually wants to improve further. She would now like to focus on her professional development even further to improve the quality of teaching to the highest level. n Parents are very positive about the care that the childminder provides. They comment that since their children have attended the childminder's home, they are more independent and developing their social skills well. Parents appreciate the ongoing communication that the childminder has with them. They comment that any messages between home and school are always passed on. Parents are grateful the childminder attends school events when they are unable to. The childminder works in collaboration with other settings that children attend to ensure that a consistent approach towards children's learning and development.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder has a secure understanding of the signs and indicators of abuse. She knows the procedures to follow if she has concerns about a child or if an allegation is made against herself or a household member. The childminder knows what signs a child may display if they are at risk from extremist views or behaviours. She ensures that her assistants' knowledge of safeguarding is kept up to date. They access yearly training on safeguarding and discuss what they have learned. The childminder is vigilant in her supervision of children. She manages risks effectively and removes any hazards, so children are kept safe.

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should:

22 May 2023 n extend older children's deeper thinking through further discussions during activities n access training to develop the quality of teaching to the highest level.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY487439 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10279769 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 18 Number of children on roll 22 Date of previous inspection 1 August 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015. She lives in Wootton, Northampton. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder works with assistants.

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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 invited the inspector to look at the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder plans their curriculum for children. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed written feedback from parents and took account of their views. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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