Childminder EY303200

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 26 January 2018 8 July 2015

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The provision meets requirements

 The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to safeguard children. She knows the signs that would give her child protection concerns. She knows the procedures to follow to report any child protection concerns to the relevant professionals.  The childminder knows how to plan and provide a range of challenging activities to help children move on to the next stage of their learning, including school. She knows how to use assessment and observations to monitor and support children's progress.  The childminder knows how to positively manage children's behaviour and support their emotional and physical well-being.  The childminder discusses the importance of partnerships with parents and identifies how she intends to involve them in their children's learning, development and care.  The childminder discusses how she seeks the views of parents in her self-evaluation. She knows how to target improvements to benefit children's outcomes and keep her

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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 looked at all the areas of the childminder's home used for childminding purposes, including the outdoor area. She looked at the resources available for children to use.  The inspector looked at policies, procedures and documents the childminder will use when caring for children.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the learning and development requirements. This included a discussion on how the childminder will support children's learning and the way she would monitor their progress.  The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to comply with the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She also checked evidence of the suitability of all adults living in the home.  The inspector discussed self-evaluation and professional development with the childminder.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY303200 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1122129 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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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 2005 and lives in the Hunsbury Meadows area of Northampton. She operates all year round from 7am to 5pm, 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

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

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