Childminder EY476054

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 3 November 2016 Not applicable

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder does not have a valid paediatric first-aid qualification.  The childminder has failed to maintain public liability insurance.  The childminder is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. She understands who to contact and how to report any concerns that may arise about the children in her care.  The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. Her qualification in childcare and previous experience enhances her knowledge of how to plan challenging and stimulating activities for children.  Through discussion, the childminder explains how she intends to conduct observational assessments and progress summaries, such as the required progress check for children aged between two and three years.  The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with parents and other providers. She explains how she plans to work with parents to help them become

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The provision does not meet requirements

involved in their children's learning.  The childminder understands how to promote children's health and well-being. She demonstrates that she has considered how to ensure that children have daily access to fresh air and how they are supported to enjoy healthy and nutritious food.  The childminder recognises the need to manage children's behaviour in a positive way. She talks about the ways she intends to encourage them to play cooperatively together. She understands the importance of promoting an inclusive environment and teaching children to value people's differences.

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The provision does not meet 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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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage and the Childcare Register the provider must:

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Due Date

 obtain and maintain a paediatric first-aid qualification 31/12/2016  obtain and maintain public liability insurance. 04/11/2016

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Inspection activities

 The inspector viewed the areas of the home and garden that are used for childminding.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to support children's play and learning.  The inspector talked to the childminder about policies, procedures and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and talked with the childminder about her self-evaluation and improvement plans.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY476054 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1057334 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 11 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2014 and lives in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant 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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