Childminder EY365261

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 April 2016 10 May 2011

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, that she understands her responsibilities to safeguard children.  Children's safety is a high priority for the childminder. She ensures risk assessments are carried out daily, both in her home and when in the local community.  The childminder is experienced, knowledgeable and a reflective practitioner. She understands the importance of seeking the views of parents and children. She undertakes her own research and makes use of training opportunities to improve her practice.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to provide children with interesting and challenging activities to promote their learning. She knows how to conduct observational assessments and complete progress summaries, such as the required progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder understands the benefits of working cooperatively with parents and

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The provision meets requirements

other settings in order to share and exchange information.  The childminder offers a flexible settling-in process that is tailored to meet the needs of all children and their families. She explains how she will ensure that children's personal care routines are respected.  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. She discusses how she will give children lots of opportunities 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 premises where childcare is to be provided.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability to work with children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY365261 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 849675 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 5 - 13 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 11

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2007 and lives in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am till 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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