Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 15 March 2016 7 November 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates sufficient understanding of how to provide children with interesting and challenging activities to promote their learning. She explains how she uses observations and assessments to help children make progress.  The childminder demonstrates an understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She is able to identify and minimise risks to children both indoors and outdoors, and understands the importance of monitoring children's attendance. She has knowledge of local safeguarding procedures and knows how to identify and report concerns she may have.  The childminder describes how she promotes children's health and well-being. She intends to provide children with healthy meals and explains the importance of planning daily activities outside the home to extend children's physical development.  The childminder demonstrates her understanding of how to manage children's

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The provision meets requirements

behaviour in a positive way. She recognises the importance of supporting children to respect and value each other's differences.  The childminder extends a warm and friendly welcome. The areas to be used for the care of the children are clean and accessible to all children. Toys and resources provided are suitable for a range of ages.  The childminder demonstrates that she understands the importance of regular communication with parents, carers and other settings to promote children's well-being.  The childminder understands how to review and evaluate her practice in order to promote continuing improvement. She recognises the importance of professional development in maintaining her knowledge and skills.

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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 areas of the childminder's home that are used when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises. She discussed the childminder's understanding of self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY444010 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1037146 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 7 November 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in the Upton area of Northampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate 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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