Childminder EY339002

Inspection date 14 January 2019 Previous inspection date 12 August 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge of safeguarding matters. She knows how to recognise the signs and symptoms that indicate a child is at risk of possible harm. She is aware of the procedures to follow to report any concerns. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to promote children's positive behaviour. n The childminder keeps all the required mandatory documentation. She ensures her first-aid certificate is kept up to date and maintains current public liability insurance. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe and promoting their welfare. She knows how to carry out risk assessments to help her identify any potential hazards and ensure her home is safe and suitable for children. n The childminder is well qualified. She demonstrates a good knowledge of the learning and development requirements. She understands the need to observe and assess children's progress and plan for their ongoing learning.

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n The childminder understands the importance of providing children with regular opportunities to participate in physical exercise and of promoting healthy eating. n The childminder recognises the importance of working with parents and other professionals to promote children's care and education. n The childminder understands how to review and evaluate her practice to help her to identify further improvements.

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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 The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed documentation that she plans to use when caring for children. n The inspector checked areas of the childminder's home that are used when caring for

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children. n 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 EY339002 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10083290 Type of provision Childminder

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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 August 2014

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The childminder registered in 2006. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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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