Childminder 2676284

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

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The provision is good

Children enjoy spending time with the childminder and show that they feel safe and secure in her care. They are eager to join in activities and respond with excitement to her warm and enthusiastic teaching. Children benefit from clear routines and a curriculum that is carefully planned around their interests and needs. They learn to share, take turns and express themselves with growing confidence. Independence is encouraged, and children are supported to manage tasks for themselves. They make good progress across all areas of learning and are well prepared for the next stage in their education.

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The provision is good

Children settle quickly with the childminder, who is attentive to their individual needs. She works closely with parents to gather detailed information and uses this to create a familiar and welcoming environment. For example, she provides children's favourite activities and home comforts to help them feel secure. New children are given time to explore, play and build relationships with the childminder and their peers. This supports their emotional well-being and helps them to form positive attachments.

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The provision is good

The childminder promotes positive behaviour and teaches children to be polite and respectful. She models the use of good manners, encouraging children to say please and thank you. Through daily routines, she helps children to understand the importance of caring for their environment, such as tidying away toys and looking after resources. This supports children to develop kindness, consideration for others and a sense of responsibility.

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need to do better?

n Children participate in a wide range of activities that reflect their ages and stages of development. The childminder carefully plans the learning environment and skilfully builds teaching into children's play. For example, children learn mathematical language, such as the concept of size, as they play. This enables children to develop new skills and supports their ongoing progress. n Children benefit from a language-rich environment that promotes communication skills for all children. Children who speak English as an additional language receive individualised support to develop both their home language and English. The childminder models language well, introduces key vocabulary and repeats words and phrases to reinforce understanding. All children make significant progress and become confident communicators. n Children learn to be kind and considerate to one another. During group play, the childminder reminds them to give each other space and take turns. Children

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need to do better?

listen carefully and show concern for their friends, ensuring that everyone has a turn. This helps them to build friendships and develop important social skills.

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2 September 2025 n Children develop a positive sense of themselves when they are in the care of the childminder. This is because she spends time praising children and celebrating the characteristics that make them unique. Children beam with pride as the childminder celebrates with them. This supports children's self-esteem and supports their confidence. n Overall, the childminder provides effective support during lunchtime routines, helping children prepare and involving older children in small responsibilities. However, younger children are left waiting for extended periods before meals are served. This leads to occasional frustrations and unsettled behaviour. n Children are supported to adopt healthy lifestyles. The childminder gives consistent messages about hydration and healthy eating. Children independently refill their water bottles and enjoy fruit for snacks and desserts. This promotes good health and supports their physical development.

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n The childminder works closely with parents to share information and celebrate children's progress. She provides regular updates and suggests activities to extend children's learning at home. Parents value her support and comment positively on the progress their children make. n The childminder is committed to her own learning and keeps her training up to date. She has recently completed training to extend her knowledge of supporting children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. This ongoing professional development strengthens the quality of her provision.

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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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should:

n review the organisation of lunchtime routines, so that younger children are not waiting for long periods without being meaningfully engaged, to promote children's positive behaviour and well-being.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 2676284 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10367473 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 3 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2022 and lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 8am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure 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 early years foundation stage curriculum. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about children's learning and development with a particular focus on communication and language.

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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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2 September 2025 2 September 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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