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 are happy, settled and secure in the care of the warm and welcoming childminder. They take part in stimulating activities and show high levels of focus and engagement. For example, children listen intently as the childminder reads simple instructions to help them to make play dough. Children cooperate well, take turns and share tools as they follow the instructions. The childminder skilfully incorporates mathematics as she helps children to weigh, measure and recognise shapes. The childminder demonstrates how to knead the dough, helping the children develop their small hand muscles as they eagerly copy.

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The provision is good

The childminder plans experiences to enrich children's understanding of the world around them. They take trips to the farm, playgroups and walks to the park, where they meet with other children. This helps children to socialise and experience being in a larger group. The childminder teaches children how to keep themselves safe when on outings. For example, children hold hands when walking and learn about road safety. As children play, the childminder uses praise and encouragement, which helps children to build on their self-esteem and confidence. Children show positive attitudes towards learning, have good manners and make good progress during their time with the childminder.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides an ambitious curriculum, with a range of adult- and child-led activities, to support children's learning and development. She uses children's interests to engage children in learning. For instance, she incorporates their interest in trains into an activity to encourage children to make marks. This helps children engage in learning and make good progress. n Overall, the childminder supports children to stay safe and meet their own hygiene needs. For instance, she ensures children wash their hands before eating and provides a safe environment. However, the childminder does not always make the most of everyday opportunities to help children identify hazards for themselves. For example, when adding hot water to flour to make play dough, she does not explain to children how to recognise the water is hot by identifying the steam. n The childminder promotes children's speech and language well. She talks to

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children as they play, using these opportunities to expand their vocabulary. She introduces new words such as 'camouflage' and demonstrates the meaning. This helps children learn new words rapidly and make good progress in their communication and language. n The childminder is a good role model and helps children to understand the importance of sharing and taking turns. She reminds children to let others have a go during play and activities so that all children feel included. As a result,

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17 January 2024 children behave well and are kind to one another. n The childminder promotes children's independence. She encourages children to make choices. Children are able to select what they want to play with from a variety of resources. Children learn to put on their shoes and fasten their coats, before going outside to play. This supports children to develop self-care skills as part of preparation for school. n The childminder helps children learn how to stay healthy. She provides healthy home-cooked meals and snacks. Children learn about planting and growing as they grow vegetables, which they use to make soup for lunch. Outside, children have a large space to explore. They strengthen their arm muscles as they eagerly use toy trucks to dig the gravel and fill containers. Children learn to negotiate space as they travel through the garden on sit-and-ride toys. n The childminder helps children understand how to care for animals. Children

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help to take care of the childminder's pet rabbit. They enjoy providing food, water and exercise to keep the rabbit healthy. This helps to support their knowledge and understanding of the world and gives them a sense of achievement. n Parents are happy with the care the childminder provides. They report that the childminder shares their children's progress with them regularly, and they feel well-informed about how to support their children's learning at home. For example, they comment that the childminder offers support and advice on subjects, such as potty training and mealtimes.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

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

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should:

n use everyday opportunities to further children's knowledge on to how to keep themselves healthy and safe.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY386531 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10308273 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 5 Date of previous inspection 21 March 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2008 and lives in the village of Bozeat, Northamptonshire. She operates from 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, except for family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare qualification at level 3.

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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 the evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n Children spoke to with the inspector during the inspection. 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 inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this was having on children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n Parents shared their views of the childminder with the inspector.

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Inspection activities

17 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.

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Inspection activities

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