Childminder EY443161

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 4 April 2016 23 October 2012

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage learning and development requirements. She explains how she would 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 their next steps in learning.  The childminder values training to improve the quality of her practice. She has recently accessed a range of short courses, which has increased her knowledge in supporting children's communication and language development.  The childminder describes how she would promote children's health and well-being. She understands how to manage children's behaviour positively. She recognises the importance of working with parents to develop consistency in how children's behaviour is managed. She knows the importance of providing daily opportunities for children to

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The provision meets requirements

enjoy fresh air and exercise.  The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. She has a wide range of good quality resources and play material that children can easily access.  The childminder knows how to identify and minimise hazards to children in her home. She has a sound knowledge of child protection issues and the procedures she must follow if she has a concern about the welfare of children.  The childminder recognises the importance of working closely with parents. She obtains detailed information from parents on children's individual needs, in order to support them appropriately.  The childminder recognises the importance of reflecting on her practice. She discusses how she would seek and respond to the views of parents and children and use the information to bring about improvements to the quality of her service.

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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 EY443161 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1037130 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 23 October 2012

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2012 and lives in Brackley, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 7pm, Monday to Friday, except for 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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