Childminder 220452

Inspection date 8 February 2019 Previous inspection date 30 October 2015

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She is alert to signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows how to report any child protection concerns to the appropriate authorities. n The childminder has procedures in place to risk assess the environment, toys and activities that children access. This helps to keep children safe. n The experienced childminder knows how to promote children's emotional and physical well-being. She understands how to help children settle in well. n The childminder understands the importance of working well with parents, and with any other settings children attend, to support continuity of their care. n The childminder shows a good understanding of the learning and development requirements. She plans to involve parents in making her initial assessment of children's capabilities. The childminder knows how to plan a range of activities to help

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This provision meets requirements

support all areas of children's learning. n The childminder knows how to help children acquire skills in preparation for school and the next stage in their learning. n The childminder understands how professional development can help improve the quality of her provision continuously.

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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 viewed all parts of the premises used for childminding. She saw a selection of toys and resources available for children to use. n The inspector analysed the childminder's knowledge of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training, and evidence of the suitability of the members of the household.

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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector checked the childminder's knowledge and understanding of the learning and development requirements, and the assessment requirements. n The inspector discussed with the childminder the importance of including parents, other providers and professional agencies in children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220452 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10065144 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 2 - 2 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 3 Date of previous inspection 30 October 2015

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The childminder registered in 1997. She lives in Daventry, Northamptonshire. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. 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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