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 come to the setting happy and ready to learn. The childminder is kind and caring, meeting children's emotional needs well. Children immerse themselves in play. They know and enjoy the routines of the day. For example, they know what to do when they are told it is time to change their nappy and know to sit on the floor together when it is story time. Children are confident, and older children converse with visitors asking their name and why they have a laptop. The childminder ensures that children are offered an ambitious curriculum that takes account of their individual needs and capabilities.

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The provision is good

Children show good speaking skills. They sing along to songs and use a narrative during their play. Younger ones are encouraged by the childminder to use new words she introduces, such as chilly and slippery when they talk about the weather. She praises them highly when they attempt to repeat these words. Children enjoy looking at books with the childminder. This helps to deepen their understanding of language.

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The provision is good

The childminder helps children learn how to get along with one another through effective discussions and role modelling. As they play with the cars, she models how to take turns using the slope to get cars down from the top of the play garage to the bottom. As a result, children play well alongside and with one another. Children display positive attitudes to learning as they persevere at chosen tasks. For example, they get balls and move them down the appropriate chute.

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need to do better?

n The childminder helps children to learn how to have a positive attitude to eating well. All children are provided with healthy, home-cooked meals and a social occasion is encouraged at mealtimes. The childminder is aware of the individual needs of children relating to allergies and dietary requirements and ensures that children are only offered foods appropriate to their needs. n Children learn about the world they live in through walks in the locality. Additionally they enjoy exploring festivals, such as Diwali and Christmas, and reading books with the childminder. However, the childminder does not help build on children's awareness of their own culture. Therefore, there are fewer opportunities for children to learn about similarities and differences in the people and families. n The childminder ensures that children learn how to keep safe both indoors and outdoors. During play they use roads signs and talk about what these mean.

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need to do better?

Older children know that they have to stop at the roads edge and 'look and listen' for cars. Children are reminded to tidy away the toys they are playing with before getting other equipment out, to prevent tripping over them.

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need to do better?

30 November 2023 n The childminder completes all mandatory training, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. She talks to her co-childminder and other childminders in the locality to discuss current practice and changes. The childminder seeks out continuous professional development in order to help her raise the quality of education for children further. n The childminder encourages all children to get involved in circle time. Children sit and listen well to her as she talks about the day, date and the weather. They help each other to find their name and place this on a board. While this is interactive, the childminder takes over at times and does not consider how to ensure every child is able to take part and learn more within this. n Parents are highly complimentary of the childminder and the provision she offers to their children. They value the care and attention their children are given and

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need to do better?

are extremely happy with the progress their children make. Parents are informed of how their children are learning both verbally and using social media. They say the childminder shares ideas on how to support learning outside of the setting, which helps to consolidate their children's development. n Children have regular access to the outdoors, either in the garden, thorough daily walks or visits to parks. The childminder talks about the importance of fresh air and exercise and of how this contributes to children's good health and physical development. Children display good physical skills, both small and large, as they manipulate puzzle pieces and climb easily onto chairs.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

The childminder takes steps to ensure that spaces children have access to, both indoors and outdoors, are safe and secure. Daily risk assessments are completed to ensure any hazards to children are minimised and removed. The childminder is confident in identifying any potential signs and symptoms of abuse. She knows the importance of recording concerns and passing these on to the appropriate agency. The childminder attends regular safeguarding training and keeps her knowledge up to date on new information and changes within this area.

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should:

n help children to learn about the similarities and differences of cultures and lifestyles different to their own n devise better ways to ensure that adult-led activities enable every child to take part and contribute as they want to.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY543665 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10307122 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 8 Date of previous inspection 3 April 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Northampton. She operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an early years qualification at level 3. The childminder works with a co-childminder.

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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 around areas of the home used by children and explained how she supports children's learning and development. n The inspector observed the quality of the interactions between the childminder and the children and assessed the impact on children's learning. n Parents shared their views with the inspector through written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n A joint observation was carried out by the childminder and the inspector.

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Inspection activities

30 November 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

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