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 arrive eager to play with their friends and the childminder. The childminder greets them with enthusiasm and talks to them about their interests. He provides a vibrant and nurturing learning environment where children feel safe and secure and learn to be independent. Children quickly settle into play with their self-chosen activity. The childminder engages with children, supporting their problem-solving skills. For example, he helps children think about the size and shape of construction pieces as they build structures.

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The provision is good

The childminder understands the value of continuing learning outside. The sheltered outdoor area allows children to access the outdoors all year round. While outside, children busily paint on easels. They skilfully manipulate paintbrushes as they create pictures and begin to develop their pre-writing skills. Children are physically active. They giggle and cheer as they play football with the childminder. He helps them develop their hand-eye coordination as he shows them how to catch and kick balls.

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The provision is good

Children show good attitudes to their learning. They lead their own play and develop concentration skills during activities. Children become engrossed as they roll fir cones and cars down pipes. The childminder helps them explore how they can change speed and direction. He offers praise and encouragement, developing children's confidence and self-esteem.

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need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with a co-childminder to share ideas and information about children's individual needs. The childminder uses this information, alongside his own observations and assessments of children's learning, to implement a varied curriculum. He ensures that children are supported to make good progress in all areas of their learning. n The childminder supports children's growing vocabulary well. He models language and helps them to learn new words. Throughout their day, children experience an environment that is rich in language. The childminder has back- and-forth conversations with children during their play. However, he does not make the most of opportunities to help children talk about emotions or further help them understand their own and others' feelings. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour, which supports children to behave well. He encourages children to tidy away resources when they finish activities

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and to say please and thank you. The childminder helps children to find ways to resolve minor conflicts. This support enables children to gain an understanding of how to manage their own behaviour. n Children's mathematical development is well supported. The childminder

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25 October 2023 encourages children to explore numbers, shapes and measure across all activities. For example, children use large calculators in the role play area and say the numbers aloud as they press different numbered buttons. n Parents state their children are happy and are making good progress. They welcome the frequent detailed information the childminder shares about their children's development. They say their children are very well prepared when starting school. n The childminder exposes children to a rich set of experiences from a young age so that they can learn new skills and build confidence in a range of environments. Children take part in various group activities, such as gymnastics, forest school and music groups. They go on regular walks in the local community and get to know the surrounding areas. The childminder uses these walks to teach children how to keep themselves safe. For instance, children learn to hold

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need to do better?

hands and to 'stop, look and listen' when crossing roads. n Children gain an awareness of healthy lifestyles. The childminder encourages them to follow good hygiene practices, such as washing their hands before eating and after using the toilet. In addition, the childminder makes the most of parent's professions to support children's learning. For example, he invites a parent who is a dental nurse into the setting to help teach children the importance of brushing their teeth. n The childminder and co-childminder reflect daily on their practice. They identify areas they could improve and how to help children progress in their development. For example, how to support younger children to move from a high chair to being seated at a table. The childminder keeps up to date with all mandatory training and regularly enhances his knowledge by completing online courses.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder completes regular safeguarding training to keep his safeguarding knowledge up to date. He has a clear understanding of the procedures to follow should he have concerns about a child's welfare. The childminder is confident in who to report concerns to in the event of a safeguarding concern. He understands the procedure to follow if an allegation is made against himself, his co-childminder or a member of his household. The childminder ensures that the learning environment is clean, safe and suitable for children. He completes risk assessments of the premises and the places children visit while on outings.

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n strengthen children's understanding of their emotions and support them to

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25 October 2023 recognise their different feelings.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY495712 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10300946 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 38 Date of previous inspection 17 January 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. He works with a co-childminder. The childminder operates all year round, from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. He provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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 it is safe and suitable. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder organises their early years provision, including the aims and rationale for their curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about the children's learning and development, with a particular focus on communication and language. 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 Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on

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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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