Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2015 5 October 2009

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Satisfactory 3 The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has recently implemented the required procedures to ensure all persons over the age of 16 years and living on her premises are checked for their suitability. This means that children's welfare is fully assured.  The childminder provides a welcoming and well-resourced environment, both indoors and outdoors. She confidently demonstrates how she reduces hazards within her home and on outings to ensure children remain safe.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of her responsibilities in relation to child protection procedures in the event of a concern about a child in her care.  The childminder holds public liability insurance and has a current first-aid certificate. This enables the childminder to support children's well-being in the event of minor injuries and accidents.  Detail on the service provided for parents and children is identified in a range of policies and procedures. Documentation that parents are initially asked to complete

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The provision meets requirements

includes clear detail on children's care needs.  The childminder shows that she is able to work cooperatively with parents and other professionals to share and exchange information, in order to ensure continuity and an integrated approach to children's care, learning and development.  The childminder demonstrates that she is aware of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development and assessment requirements. She understands that children learn through planned purposeful play and a mix of adult-led and child-initiated experiences.

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The provision meets 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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Inspection activities

 The inspector checked essential documentation, including policies and procedures and the childminder's training certificates.  The inspector looked at the areas of the home that would be used for childminding and discussed the resources available.  The inspector spoke with the provider about how they intend to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector checked evidence of suitability of all members of the household and discussed self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303200 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 968966 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 5 October 2009

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2005 and lives in the Hunsbury Meadows area of Northampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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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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