Childminder EY497116

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

All children, including those who are new to the setting, show strong attachments with the childminder and settle quickly into her care. They sit on her knee, receive reassurance from the childminder and pass her toys. Their social skills are developed further when, for instance, the childminder takes them to meet other childminders and minded children. This provides experiences for children to mix and interact with a wide range of children, helping them develop skills in readiness for school.

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The provision is good

Children are keen to help the childminder to look after the environment, such as to tidy away toys. They receive praise from the childminder, which results in children clapping their hands to reward their own achievements. This contributes to promoting positive behaviour.

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The provision is good

Children show a positive attitude in their learning. They develop an understanding of how to use the toys and resources the childminder offers them. For instance, the childminder models first how to roll a ball down a toy and younger children copy, repeating the action and securing their knowledge. Children who speak English as an additional language are supported very well with their language development and to develop a sense of responsibility. For example, the childminder speaks to children in their home languages and English. She reads stories in children's home language and weaves in English to support their understanding.

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need to do better?

n Children are supported to understand how they can keep themselves safe. For example, the childminder talks to children about holding her hand or the pushchair and not running when she walks with them in the street. She helps children to understand the possible consequences of their actions, such as if they run in her home or climb on furniture. n The childminder keeps her knowledge up to date of changes to early years practice. This includes providing low-level chairs and tables for children to sit at when they eat to promote their safety. Furthermore, she understands to cut food into small pieces to help avoid children choking. n The childminder encourages children to try new foods to help expand their diet. She talks to parents about how they can promote healthy eating for their children, such as to provide children with healthy lunch boxes. n When the childminder changes children's nappies, this is a positive experience

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need to do better?

for them. She provides children with privacy and talks to them. This results in children communicating back to the childminder, helping to support their early language skills and to create positive relationships with her. n The childminder models how to play cooperatively with others. For instance, she

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17 September 2025 invites younger children to share toys. The childminder uses words such as 'your turn' to help children to understand the concept of sharing. n The childminder reflects on her practice and identifies changes to improve the experiences she offers children. This includes taking children away from her home to visit interesting places in the local community. For instance, she takes children to local parks for daily fresh air and exercise. Children see and learn about different animals, such as cows and reindeer when they visit farms. n The childminder observes and assesses children's development to help identify what they need to learn next. She plans activities and provides children with experiences for self-chosen play. However, sometimes during children's self- chosen play, the childminder does not support younger children to effectively sequence their learning. For example, she wants younger children to use pencils

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to draw and to sort objects into colours before they can say and understand a wide range of words. n Parents say they appreciate the childminder providing a stable routine for their children. They like that she takes them on adventures that spark children's curiosity about the world. The childminder works in partnership with parents to promote children's learning. This includes offering them suggestions, such as to remove children's dummies to encourage children's speech and to encourage children to use their voice to ask for what they want.

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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 help younger children to more effectively sequence their learning during self- chosen play.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY497116 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10375986 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 3 Date of previous inspection 13 May 2019

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Corby, North Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 9am until 3pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for eligible children.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and inspector completed a learning walk and discussed how the curriculum supports children's learning. n The inspector observed the quality of education during activities and assessed the impact this has on children's learning. n Children spoke with the inspector during the inspection. n The inspector carried out a joint evaluation of an activity with the childminder. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder. She reviewed a sample of documentation. n Feedback from parents was reviewed by the inspector, who took account of their views.

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Inspection activities

17 September 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

17 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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