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 Inadequate

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The provision is good

Children build strong bonds with the kind and caring childminder. The childminder works closely with parents when children first start. Settling-in arrangements are tailored to the individual needs of each child. Children settle quickly and show that they feel safe and secure in the childminder's care. They play harmoniously alongside each other and are learning how to share and take turns with resources and equipment.

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The provision is good

Children learn to be independent. From a young age, the childminder encourages them to do things for themselves. They willingly help to tidy away toys and resources and wash their hands before they sit at the table for lunch. After eating, they use flannels to clean their faces and hands before getting up from the table. Mealtimes are a social and relaxed occasion. The childminder sits alongside children offering gentle encouragement and timely support. Children learn to feed themselves and how to use cutlery correctly.

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The provision is good

The childminder actively promotes children's love of books and singing. Children eagerly gather round to listen to stories that she reads to them. Young children excitedly lift the flaps on books and point at and name familiar characters that they find underneath. Children actively join in with familiar action songs and rhymes. When the childminder introduces musical instruments. Children say, 'I am going to play the drum.' They select drumsticks to tap out simple rhythms alongside the singing.

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need to do better?

n The experienced and qualified childminder has a good understanding of child development and knows the children in her care well. She provides learning activities and experiences in and outside of the home that reflect children's individual interests. She takes into account what children already know and plans what she wants them to learn next and how she is going to achieve this. Children are supported effectively in gaining the skills they need ready for the next stage in their learning. n The childminder works closely with parents. She regularly shares information with parents about children's individual needs and their learning and development. The childminder provides verbal feedback at the end of each day and sends regular digital messages and updates. She invites them to share information about children's experiences from home. Parent feedback is positive. They praise the childminder's caring approach and how well she knows their

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children. n Children are free to make choices in what they would like to play with from the broad range of equipment and resources available to them. They confidently

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5 December 2023 move around the playroom, stopping to explore things that interest them. However, some planned activities are too fast paced and rushed. The childminder does not always give children enough time to fully explore or complete what they are doing to their own satisfaction, as she is too quick to pack resources away. n The childminder's interactions with children are, overall, very positive. She targets her teaching to meet their individual needs. She joins in with children's play and introduces new ideas. For instance, children find a box of animal finger puppets. The childminder shows children how they fit on their fingers and how they can make the puppets move. Children watch closely before trying for themselves. Young children show good levels of concentration and perseverance as they copy what they have seen, and excitedly share their achievements when they are successful. n The childminder took swift and effective action to address actions raised at the

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last inspection. She reflects on her practice well and understands the importance of keeping herself up to date with any changes to help improve children's care and learning. She identifies and completes additional training for herself and her assistant to help develop their teaching skills and develop new ideas to extend children's play and learning. n The childminder supports children's good health and physical development effectively. Young children learning to walk use well placed furniture to pull to stand and cruise around. They begin to develop their core muscles strength as they stand at tables during activities. The childminder follows children's individual routines ensuring, for example, they are able to rest when tired. Children enjoy daily opportunities to play outside and be physically active.

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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 that a child may be at risk of abuse. She and her assistant complete relevant training to ensure that they have an up-to-date awareness of local safeguarding procedures for reporting concerns about children's welfare and in the event of any allegations made about practice. The childminder completes risk assessments of the premises and takes effective steps to ensure that the premises are safe, suitable and secure for children. The childminder understands her responsibilities to ensure that assistants and household members are suitable to work with or be around children.

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should:

n allow more time for children to explore, develop their own ideas and complete activities to their own satisfaction.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY489826 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10303500 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 6 Number of children on roll 11 Date of previous inspection 27 June 2023

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and lives in Wootton, Northampton. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder works with an assistant. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector discussed any continued impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder and the inspector carried out a joint observation of an activity. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and children. n The inspector spoke to the childminder and children at appropriate times during the inspection. n The inspector spoke to one parent and read feedback from parents to gain their views about the childminder. n The inspector spoke to the childminder about their intentions for children's learning.

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Inspection activities

5 December 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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5 December 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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