Childminder in West Northamptonshire

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Unique reference number EY360663 Inspection date 17/07/2009 Inspector Andrea Ewer

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B.

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Introduction

There were no children on roll when this inspection took place. The findings in this report are based on evidence gathered from discussions with those who care for the children and an inspection of the premises, equipment and relevant documentation. Where there are no children on roll, no judgement is made on the quality of the early years provision as there is no reliable evidence on which to assess its impact on children. The report states if the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder registered in 2008 and is on the Early Years Register and both the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. She may care for a maximum of three children up to the age of eight years including two in the early years age range. She currently has no children on roll.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder lives with her husband and three children aged seven, five and two years old on the outskirts of Northampton. Care is provided on the ground floor and children share access to the fully enclosed garden for outdoor play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder walks to local schools to take and collect children. She is a member of the National Childminding Association.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder has a satisfactory understanding of the learning and development requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). During discussion she demonstrated that she understands the importance of observing and assessing children and using the information to plan activities that would help individual children to make progress towards the early learning goals. She has a suitable range of resources that would meet the needs of the age range of children she is registered to care for. Record keeping systems show the childminder intends to obtain information about children's individual needs including their usual routines for meals and sleep, their likes and dislikes, religious and cultural needs.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Children are likely to be well safeguarded because the childminder understands the signs and symptoms of child abuse and her responsibilities in protecting them from harm or neglect. She has a written safeguarding children policy in place and relevant documentation to support her to carry out procedures correctly. The childminder has conducted a risk assessment and effective safety measures are in place to minimise potential hazards and reduce the risk of accidents. She has smoke alarms on both floors of the house, a fire blanket in the kitchen and the garden shed is securely padlocked. Consequently, children's safety would be promoted.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

The childminder demonstrated a satisfactory capacity to maintain continuous improvement. Although she has not yet put systems in place to evaluate her provision, she has met actions from the previous inspection by completing first aid training. Written records, policies and procedures required for the safe and efficient management of the setting are in place including procedures for safeguarding children, equal opportunities and complaints.

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Compliance with registration requirements

The registered person continues to meet the requirements of registration. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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