Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 23 November 2016 7 December 2015

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has implemented the actions and recommendations set at the last inspection. This has resulted in the childminder appropriately recording the required information for each child and meeting her responsibilities for data protection. In addition she ensures that children have lots of opportunities to follow their own interests to extend their learning.  The childminder understands the importance of reflecting on her practice to bring about improvements. She describes how she values the input from parents and children.  The childminder uses early years websites to support her professional development and to keep up to date with government requirements. She receives emails from the local authority about early years initiatives.  The childminder has a good understanding of the learning and development requirements of the early years foundation stage. Her knowledge and experience means that she can plan challenging and stimulating activities for children that meet

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The provision meets requirements

their individual needs.  The childminder's home is warm and welcoming. She has a wide range of resources and play materials that children can easily access.  The childminder is aware of how to promote children's well-being. She describes how to manage children's behaviour in a positive way and to support children to be tolerant and respectful towards each other.  The childminder demonstrates a good knowledge of how to encourage children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She understands the need for children to have nutritious meals and daily outdoor experiences.  The childminder recognises the value of developing strong partnerships with parents.

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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 areas used for childminding and discussed the resources available.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how she plans to meet the requirements of the early years foundation stage.  The inspector and childminder discussed safeguarding procedures, including how the childminder intends to keep children safe.  The inspector discussed relevant documentation, including policies, procedures and evidence of the childminder's suitability to mind children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 221287 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1058037 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 17 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 17

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 7 December 2015

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1995 and lives in Brixworth, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 8am to 7pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder also offers overnight care.

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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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