Childminder EY334384

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 February 2016 26 January 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder understands the value of continuously evaluating the quality of her practice. She takes into account the views of parents and children, and uses the findings to set ambitious development targets.  Children's safety is a high priority for the childminder. She ensures risk assessments are carried out on a regular basis in her home and when out in the local community. The childminder has knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and knows how to identify and report concerns she may have. She understands the importance of monitoring children's attendance.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to provide children with interesting and challenging activities to promote their learning. She knows how to use observations of children's achievements to assess their development and plan for next steps in their learning.  The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with parents. She

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The provision meets requirements

talks about how she would work in partnership with parents to help them become involved in their children's learning.  The childminder offers a gradual settling-in process during which she is able to discuss children's individual routines with parents. This ensures that children's needs are incorporated into the daily routine of the setting.  The childminder understands how to promote children's health and well-being. She demonstrates that she has considered how to support children to make healthy choices over food and drinks, and to enjoy exercise and fresh air each day.  The childminder recognises the need to manage children's behaviour in a positive way. She talks about the ways she would encourage them to play cooperatively together. She understands the importance of supporting children to respect and value each other's differences.

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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 looked at the areas of the home that would be used for childminding and discussed the resources available.  The inspector spoke with the childminder about how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her procedures for safeguarding children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she monitors and evaluates her practice.  The inspector sampled relevant documentation, including policies, procedures, the childminder's qualifications and first-aid certificate. She also checked evidence of suitability of all household members.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY334384 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 857062 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 10 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 26 January 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Rushden, Northampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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