Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2015 30 June 2010

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This inspection: Not met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting does not meet legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have sufficient knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She has not undertaken child protection training and does not have a suitable understanding of the procedures to safeguard and protect children, approved by the Local Safeguarding Children Board.  The childminder demonstrates how she would monitor children's progress using observations and assessments. She discusses how she would use this information to plan the next steps in children's learning based on their interests.  The childminder has suitable systems and documentation to gather information from parents about their child's achievements at home and their individual care routines. This means that the childminder is able to plan a consistent approach to ensure children's needs can be met.  The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. Resources are attractively displayed

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The provision does not meet requirements

and provide children with an environment which supports independent choice in their play.  The childminder holds public liability insurance and she has a comprehensive number of written policies and procedures in place to help her manage her provision.  The childminder has a first-aid qualification, so she is able to provide assistance in the event of a minor accident. She takes appropriate steps to ensure children play in a safe and suitable environment, through a sufficient risk assessment process. This contributes to maintaining children's safety and well-being.

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The provision does not meet requirements

There were no children present 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 present, 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 whether the provider continues to meet the requirements of registration.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 ensure child protection training is undertaken to identify, understand and respond appropriately to signs of possible abuse and neglect.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the Childcare Register the provider must:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 attend child protection training to enable the identification of, and the appropriate action to be taken on any indications that a child may be suffering from harm (compulsory part of the Childcare Register).

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Inspection activities

 The inspector had a tour of the premises and viewed all areas that are used when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector looked at policies and a selection of other documents the childminder has prepared to use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications and discussed with the childminder's her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY293592 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 877800 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 30 June 2010

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2004 and lives in Broughton, near Kettering, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted 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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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. 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 Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, 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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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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