Simpson Sonia Ann

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 8 July 2016 7 May 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of how to promote children's safety and welfare and she has recently refreshed her knowledge of child protection through training. She has a selection of suitable policies and procedures in place that underpins her practice.  The childminder understands the importance of providing children with healthy food and ensuring they are active each day to develop their physical skills.  The childminder shows she is able to successfully identify and minimise risks within her home to help keep children safe from harm. She has attended paediatric first-aid training so that she can respond appropriately to any accidents that a child may have.  The childminder knows how to plan to meet the needs of individual children. She understands how to complete regular observations and assessments. She has a secure knowledge of how children learn through play and has a wide range of toys and

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The provision meets requirements

resources in place.  The childminder understands the benefits of working in partnership with parents and other professionals involved with the children in order to provide a consistent approach for children.  The childminder discusses arrangements for supporting children's behaviour, helping them learn to share and take turns with other children and develop positive relationships.  The childminder is qualified and committed to developing her practice through further training and professional reading. She has established links with other childminders nearby and her local advisor to improve her knowledge and develop her practice.

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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 policies and a selection of other documents the childminder has prepared to use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the childminder's suitability and qualifications and discussed with the childminder her arrangements for self-evaluation and improvements.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 221115 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1050985 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 7 - 16 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 6

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1992 and lives in the Wootton Fields area of Northampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 7pm, 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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