Childminder EY462838

Inspection date 29 April 2019 Previous inspection date 25 June 2014

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder recognises the importance of promoting children's healthy lifestyles. She understands the benefits of supporting children to make healthy food choices and providing them with daily opportunities to be physically active. n The childminder acknowledges the importance of working with parents and other professionals to promote consistency in children's care and learning. n The childminder keeps all the required mandatory documentation. For example, her first-aid certificate is up to date and she maintains current public liability insurance. n The childminder recognises the importance of supporting children to develop confidence and independence to help them get ready for starting school. n The childminder understands how to promote children's positive behaviour. For example, she explains how she would support children to be kind, take turns and share. n The childminder has a suitable knowledge of safeguarding matters. She is aware of the

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possible signs and symptoms of abuse and the procedures to follow to report any concerns about the welfare of children in her care. n The childminder shows an awareness of how to promote children's learning and development. She knows how to observe and assess children's progress and plan activities that promote their next steps in learning. n The childminder knows how to reflect on her practice to help her identify further improvements. She undertakes regular safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge and skills are kept up to date.

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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

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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 the areas of the childminder's home that are used when caring for 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 EY462838 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10083170 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 25 June 2014

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The childminder registered in 2013 and lives in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire. The childminder operates all year round from 7.30am to 5.30pm, Monday to Saturday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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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