Childminder EY376593

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 1 December 2017 20 October 2014

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder has a good understanding of safeguarding issues, including her responsibilities to identify and report any child protection concerns.  The childminder knows how to promote children's learning. She understands her responsibilities to complete the required progress check for children at age two. She knows how to use assessment to plan for future learning and address any gaps in children's development.  The childminder understands the importance of sharing information with parents and staff at other early years settings that children attend, to help to provide a consistent approach to children's care and learning.  The childminder identifies the need to use risk assessments and close supervision of children to help to keep them safe. She has a clear understanding of how to help children behave well and follow a healthy lifestyle.  The childminder ensures she keeps her professional knowledge updated to help her to

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The provision meets requirements

meet the early years foundation stage requirements.

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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 viewed the premises and some resources that the childminder uses when caring for children.  The inspector held discussions with the childminder to explore her understanding of the early years foundation stage requirements.  The inspector looked at relevant documentation, including evidence of training and the suitability of adults living on the premises.  The inspector discussed the childminder's self-evaluation and professional development with her.  The inspector held discussions to establish the childminder's knowledge of teaching, learning and assessment.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY376593 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1104807 Type of provision Childminder Day care type Childminder Registers Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0

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Name of registered person

Date of previous inspection 20 October 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2008. She lives in Duston, Northampton. She operates every day, all year round, during the hours before and after school and during school holidays, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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