Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Overall effectiveness Inadequate

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Inadequate Leadership and management Inadequate Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not applicable

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The provision is inadequate

The childminder has not completed a 12-hour paediatric first-aid qualification. Consequently, the childminder lacks the knowledge and understanding of how to respond in the event of an accident or injury. Nevertheless, the childminder provides a safe, welcoming, and homely environment. She develops close bonds with the children to ensure that they feel safe and secure. The childminder knows the children well. She plans activities and experiences that are linked to their current interests. For example, she has built a theme around 'the farm' to extend children's interest in animals. Children learn the names of animals as they busily open barn doors to discover which animal is inside. The childminder names the animals and their sound, and encourages the children to repeat them back to her. Children giggle as they play, and stay focused for extended amounts of time. This helps them to develop a positive attitude to learning.

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The provision is inadequate

Children thoroughly enjoy being outside, and the childminder provides them with opportunities to be physically active. Children develop their large-muscle skills as they push themselves along on scooters and pedal bicycles up and down the path, and learn how to negotiate space. Children learn new skills. They hold watering cans steady to enable them to fill them before carefully carrying them across the garden to water the plants.

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need to do better?

n Although the childminder has some basic first-aid knowledge, she cannot confidently demonstrate all the knowledge and skills required to respond to a medical emergency. Therefore, she cannot fully ensure the safety of children. n Overall, the childminder has a good understanding of what she wants children to learn. She provides activities that are focused on children's interests and are pitched at their level of understanding. As a result, children consistently engage in their learning. However, although she observes and assesses children's development, she does not always plan activities carefully enough to build on what they already know and can do, to help them to make the best possible progress. n The childminder generally supports children's language skills well. She provides a running commentary as children play and models language and introduces new words. Children who speak English as an additional language make good

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progress. The childminder supports their understanding by using visual aids and simple sign language. However, the childminder does not always provide children with enough time to think and answer questions, which limits their ability to build on their communication skills. n Children's independence is well promoted by the childminder. She uses the daily routine to help children to practise self-care skills. For example, she teaches

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3 April 2024 children how to use cutlery and encourages them to feed themselves at mealtimes. Children learn to dress themselves, put their wellington boots on before going outside, and wash their hands independently. Children proudly stick their artwork onto the fridge using magnets. These opportunities allow children to feel proud of the tasks that they can accomplish independently. n Children learn to behave well. The childminder reminds children of her house rules and uses praise to promote good behaviour. She reminds children to say 'please' and 'thank you' during play and supports them to be respectful of one another. The childminder encourages children to play cooperatively and share resources, which helps them to develop good friendships. n The childminder helps children to understand the importance of making healthy choices. She takes time to talk to children during mealtimes, and explains how

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fruit and vegetables help them to 'grow'. Children learn about oral health through daily activities, such as brushing their teeth, reading books, and talking about the effects of too much sugar. n The childminder provides children with experiences in their local and wider community. Children regularly attend local playgrounds to build their confidence and develop social skills as they mix with other children and explore the climbing equipment. They learn about the world as they visit local nature areas and woodlands. This supports their interest in animals and nature. n Parents are happy that their children are in the care of the childminder. The childminder uses daily discussion to inform parents of the progress that their children make. In addition, she sends monthly activity plans to parents so they know what the children will be working on each month. The childminder provides a lending library to support parents to continue learning at home.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are not effective.

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Safeguarding

There is not an open and positive culture around safeguarding that puts children's interests first.

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Due date

complete a full 12-hour paediatric first- aid qualification and ensure it is renewed every three years. 05/05/2024

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should:

3 April 2024 n provide children with greater opportunities to build on what they already know during planned activities n allow children more time to think and respond during interactions to help to further develop their communication skills.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2645169 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10332951 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

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

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2021 and lives in Little Stanion, near Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates her childminding service from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds an appropriate early years 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 their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure that they are 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 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 inspector observed the interactions between the childminder and the children. n The inspector looked at parents' written reviews of the childminder. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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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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