Childminder in West Northamptonshire

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 24 February 2018 29 November 2014

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The provision does not meet requirements

 The childminder has not maintained her paediatric first-aid qualification as required.  The childminder understands her responsibility to identity and respond to any concerns about a child's welfare. She is aware of the need to carry out regular risk assessments to promote children's well-being and safety.  The childminder demonstrates a commitment to evaluating her practice. She recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents and other professionals to provide continuity in children's care and learning.  The childminder knows how to promote healthy lifestyles, such as providing nutritious snacks and regular opportunities for children to be physical active.  The childminder understands how to manage children's behaviour. She knows how to be a positive role model to help children to develop good social skills.  The childminder has a suitable understanding of how to monitor and assess children's

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The provision does not meet requirements

progress. She understands how to provide appropriate learning opportunities to help to promote children's development.

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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

 maintain a paediatric first-aid qualification at all times. 21/04/2018

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Inspection activities

 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.  The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she will use when caring for children.  The inspector checked areas of the childminder's home that are used when caring for children.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adults living on the premises. She discussed the childminder's understanding of self-evaluation.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220944 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 1121255 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 29 November 2014

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Telephone number

The childminder registered in 1999 and lives in North Abington, Northamptonshire. She operates during term time only between the hours of 7am until 8.45am and 3.15pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday except 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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