Childminder EY317226

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 January 2017 27 May 2016

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This inspection: Met

Previous inspection: Requires Improvement

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has addressed the actions and recommendations from the previous inspection. She has received support from her local authority adviser, which has helped to increase her knowledge and skills.  The childminder recognises the value of reflecting on her practice. She discusses how she plans to seek and respond to the views of parents and children and use the information to bring about improvements to the quality of her setting.  The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with parents, other providers and professionals. She talks about how she intends to work in partnership with parents to help them become involved in their children's learning.  Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates that she has knowledge of the early years foundation stage learning, development and assessment requirements. She has increased her understanding of how to use observations of children's achievements to

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The provision meets requirements

assess their development and plan for their next steps in learning.  The childminder explained how she plans to provide children with interesting and challenging activities to promote their learning.  The childminder describes appropriate strategies to help children to settle, develop strong relationships and manage their behaviour positively.  The childminder understands how to promote children's health and well-being. She demonstrates that she has considered how to provide children with a choice of healthy snacks and drinks and with exercise and fresh air each day.

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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 discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector toured the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available.  The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY317226 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1058279 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 0 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 2006 and lives in Kettering, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years 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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