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 Not applicable

p.1

The provision is good

Children demonstrate that they feel at home in this childminder's care. They know where toys are stored and are confident to help themselves. The childminder sits at the children's level and plays alongside them. When children struggle to fit pieces of a jigsaw puzzle together, she encourages them to keep trying. The childminder gives children 'high fives' for their efforts and achievements. Children show good levels of engagement as they play with activities they enjoy.

p.2

The provision is good

The childminder supports children to learn about mathematical concepts as they play. She plans and provides activities to encourage children to match, count and use mathematical language. Children confidently count different faces on cards. When a child struggles, she supports them to slow their counting down, pointing to each face in turn as they say a number. Children play well together. They take turns and concentrate as they play a matching game. Each time they make a matching set of animals, they gleefully announce that they are a winner. As Children build towers with wooden bricks, the childminder demonstrates how she has made the base of her tower sturdy and strong. Children copy so that they can also build tall towers.

p.2

need to do better?

n The childminder works closely with parents to toilet train children when they are developmentally ready. She helps children learn good hygiene skills, such as washing their hands before they eat. Mealtimes are social occasions where children and the childminder sit together talking to each other. The childminder values good manners and praises children for saying 'please' and 'thank you'. She encourages children to take some responsibility, such as to pour their own drinks and tidy away the toys that they have been playing with. n The childminder knows the children in her care well. She understands their interests and knows what they enjoy playing with. The childminder has a clear curriculum intent, which focuses on children being confident to communicate, develop social skills and be independent in their self-care. The childminder aims to give children a memorable childhood. She plans experiences and activities

p.2

need to do better?

that cover all areas of learning and development. However, the childminder does not always use assessment information accurately to focus planning precisely enough on what individual children need to learn next. n The childminder takes children to the local toddler group and regularly meets with other childminders. Children have opportunities to make new friends and to play and socialise with other children of the same age. n The childminder recognises that some children struggle to express their feelings. She uses games to help children express how they are feeling and recognise the feelings of others. The childminder speaks to children with respect. Children

p.2

need to do better?

18 January 2024 know what the childminder expects of them and are learning to be kind to their friends. n The childminder supports children to use their imaginations as they play. Children spend time dressing dolls, brushing their hair and rocking their 'babies' to sleep. The childminder sensitively and appropriately intervenes to extend children's play. She suggests what they could do next, such as to give their 'baby' a bottle or to change their 'baby's' nappy. n Children display a strong interest in books. They confidently choose from the wide range of books that the childminder has on offer. Children enjoy looking at books independently as well as listening to the childminder read. As the childminder reads stories, she draws children's attention to the pictures to encourage them to talk about the events and characters in the story. However, the childminder does not encourage parents to read with their child at home and

p.2

need to do better?

to develop their child's love of stories and books further. n Parents are full of praise for the childminder. They comment that their children enjoy attending her setting. The childminder shares detailed information with parents about their child's day. When children attend another early years setting, the childminder works in partnership with the other provider to ensure that children's needs are met consistently.

p.3

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

p.3

Safeguarding

There is an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

p.3

should:

n make better use of the assessments of individual children's development to plan activities that support children to build on what they already know and can do n encourage and support parents to foster their child's love of books and stories.

p.3

Setting details

Unique reference number 2655724 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10324525 Type of provision Childminder

p.4

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.4

inspection

Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 5 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

p.4

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Gretton, Corby in Northamptonshire. She operates all year round, from 8am to 4.30pm, Wednesday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 4.

p.4

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 talked to the inspector about her curriculum and what she wants the children to learn. n The inspector carried out joint observations of group activities with the childminder. 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 took account of parents views through reading written feedback. n The childminder provided the inspector with documentation to demonstrate her suitability.

p.4

Inspection activities

18 January 2024 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.

p.4

Inspection activities

18 January 2024 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.

p.5

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.6

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6