Childminder EY542501

Overall effectiveness Requires improvement

The quality of education Requires improvement Behaviour and attitudes Requires improvement Personal development Requires improvement Leadership and management Requires improvement Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

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The provision requires improvement

Children settle well. They form secure relationships with the childminder, who is kind and caring towards them. Children are happy and feel safe in the childminder's care. They choose from a selection of resources and play with them confidently. The childminder knows the children well and recognises their interests. She uses what she knows to provide experiences that children will enjoy. For example, as children build towers with wooden blocks, the childminder finds different construction toys to enable all children to join in. However, children do not benefit from consistent support or activities specifically planned to support their learning and help them progress. This impacts the children's ability to build on and extend their existing knowledge and skills.

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The provision requires improvement

Overall, children learn to behave well. The childminder encourages children to share and take turns with their friends. The childminder models how to wait for a turn when using a telephone handset, emphasising 'my turn, your turn'. Children learn to be kind and naturally help each other. For example, older children ensure that younger children have their water bottles. Children understand and follow daily routines, such as helping to tidy up and getting ready for lunchtime.

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need to do better?

n The childminder provides familiar resources and activities that interest the children. She can talk about what she wants children to learn. However, the childminder's curriculum is not well-sequenced or focused on what children need to learn next. She does not plan activities to help children develop and practise new skills. For example, children are given ice blocks to explore. However, the childminder has not considered what she wants individual children to learn from this activity or how to extend it. Consequently, children are not supported to make the progress they are capable of. n The childminder completes a range of short courses to improve some aspects of her knowledge. She ensures that any assistants she works with complete mandatory training, such as safeguarding and first aid. However, the childminder does not provide coaching and support to help develop her assistants' knowledge and understanding of the early years. Consequently, children receive

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inconsistent care and attention. n The childminder understands the importance of outdoor activities. Children experience daily opportunities to play in the childminder's garden, whatever the weather. Children make marks in the frost on the table, collect eggs from the childminder's chickens and help plant and grow vegetables. They visit local parks and green spaces, where they develop their physical skills and get plenty of fresh air. n Children learn to be independent and develop self-care skills. From an early age,

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need to do better?

10 January 2025 they are encouraged to put on their coats and shoes and wash their hands before lunch. The childminder supports the children and their parents' knowledge of oral hygiene by organising appointments at a local dentist. After lunch, children learn what needs to go in the garden compost and what can be recycled. n Overall, children make progress in their communication and language development. For instance, the childminder reads children stories linked to their interests. This helps children learn some new words to increase their vocabulary. However, the childminder does not plan and provide additional support for children with delayed speech and language. For example, when children point to items they want to play with, the childminder hands these to children rather than naming the object or encouraging them to use their words. n The childminder organises experiences for children to develop their social skills

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need to do better?

and gain real-life experiences. They visit a local care home and regularly meet up with other childminders and the children they care for. They have a weekly visit from a song-time group and go on buses to visit places in their local community. n Overall, children enjoy selecting resources and playing with friends. However, occasionally, noise levels rise to a high level, impacting children's concentration. Changes to daily routines interrupt their learning. During these times, the childminder does not intervene to help re-engage children. n Parents are happy with the care their children receive. The childminder shares children's progress with parents. Parents comment that their children feel deeply loved and valued by the childminder and that they enjoy attending.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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Safeguarding

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

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Due date

ensure the curriculum intent for all children is well-sequenced and planned effectively to help them make the progress they are capable of 31/03/2025

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Due date

10 January 2025 provide coaching and support for any assistants worked with to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to enable them to meet their roles and responsibilities. 31/03/2025

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should:

n review the organisation of daily routines to ensure that children are purposefully engaged and that children with additional needs are supported n strengthen support for children's speech and language n minimise unnecessary noise to support children's concentration and prevent them from becoming distracted in their learning.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY542501 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10367390 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 9 Number of children on roll 19 Date of previous inspection 6 February 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2017 and lives in Barton Seagrave, Kettering. She operates all year round, from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. Sessions are from 7.30am to 5pm. The childminder is registered to work with two full-time assistants and one part-time assistant. She holds a relevant early years qualification at level 3. The childminder provides government funded places for children aged from nine months to four years.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder led the inspector on a learning walk and told the inspector about what they want the children to learn. n The inspector observed the quality of education being provided, indoors and outdoors, and assessed the impact that this is having on the children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of the interactions between the childminder and the children and assessed the impact on the children's learning. n The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder. n The inspector spoke with the children during the inspection. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The inspector considered written feedback from parents.

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Inspection activities

10 January 2025 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

10 January 2025 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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