Childminder EY475662

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 2 March 2016 Not applicable

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has knowledge of the legal requirements relating to her provision and has a range of policies and procedures in place to support her practice. She knows how to use self-evaluation to help identify areas for improvement.  The childminder understands her role in keeping children safe. She has risk assessment procedures in place for her home and for outings she undertakes with the children. She has a current paediatric first-aid qualification and has attended safeguarding children training to ensure her knowledge and understanding is up to date.  The childminder understands the significance of completing observations of children's learning. She has appropriate documentation in place to assess children's developmental progress. She discusses how she would work in partnership with parents and other setting's children attend, in order to build up a holistic view of each child's individual needs.

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder shows she understands the importance of promoting children's healthy lifestyles and their physical development and well-being. She discusses giving children regular opportunities to be outside in the fresh air, playing in her garden, enjoying country walks and exploring physical challenges on equipment at local parks.  The childminder outlines her plans for setting out the playroom and the other areas of her home that she uses for childminding. She appreciates the importance of ensuring the environment and resources will provide interest and challenge for children.  The childminder demonstrates how children can be supported to behave well. She discusses providing clear boundaries, so children know what is expected of them both in the home and when out in the local community.

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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 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 a selection of policies, documents and examples of children's learning records.  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 EY475662 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 975182 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 7 - 7 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 1

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Moulton, near Northampton. She operates from 7am until 9am and then from 3.15pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday, during school term time. In the school holidays she operates from 7am until 4pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family 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

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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