Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date 6 December 2018 Previous inspection date 12 May 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has gained an appropriate early years qualification at level 6 since her last inspection. She demonstrates a detailed knowledge and understanding of her role and responsibilities to meet the early years foundation stage requirements. n The childminder knows how to identify and report any child protection concerns. She understands how to risk assess her environment and the activities she provides to help keep children safe and secure. n The childminder describes how she will use observations and assessments of children's learning to help them make appropriate progress. n The childminder knows how to support children's emotional well-being. She knows how to help children behave well and develop their relationships. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children follow a healthy lifestyle. She plans to provide daily opportunities for energetic play outside. n The childminder knows how to work in partnership with parents and other settings

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This provision meets requirements

children may attend to support continuity for children's learning and care.

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This 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. Inspection activities n Discussions were held with the childminder about her practice, how she will assess children and provide suitable learning activities for them. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about how policies would be implemented. n The inspector checked the procedures for safeguarding children. n The inspector viewed the areas of the home to be used by children.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY405677 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10071107 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 12 May 2015

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The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 6. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children.

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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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