Childminder in North Northamptonshire

Inspection date 26 June 2019 Previous inspection date 14 April 2016

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder shows commitment to developing her knowledge. She has recently completed an early years qualification at level 6. n The childminder understands her responsibilities to safeguard children. She knows how to recognise if a child may be at risk of harm. The childminder keeps up to date with guidance around child protection matters that the Local Safeguarding Children Board provides. She knows how to refer any concerns about a child's welfare to the appropriate professionals. n The childminder understands how to promote children's safety. She knows how to carry out risk assessments to identify and minimise hazards in the environment. The childminder is aware of her responsibility to supervise children well. n The childminder knows how to support children's health and emotional well-being. She plans to provide daily opportunities for children to exercise and play energetically outside. The childminder knows how to encourage children's good behaviour. She

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explains how she intends to celebrate children's efforts and achievements. n The childminder understands her responsibilities to ensure that all children make good progress in their learning and gain skills in preparation for school. She knows how to observe and assess children's capabilities to help identify what children need to learn next. The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. n The childminder maintains a range of toys and learning resources that are suitable for children of differing ages and abilities. n The childminder understands the importance of providing good continuity in children's care and learning. She knows how to develop partnerships with parents and other professionals.

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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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This provision meets requirements

n The inspector viewed the resources and looked at the areas of the premises that are used for childminding. n The inspector viewed relevant documentation, including evidence of paediatric first-aid training and public liability insurance. n The inspector asked the childminder questions throughout the inspection to establish her understanding of how to safeguard children. n The inspector and the childminder discussed how she plans to support children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY442953 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10104080 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 8 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 14 April 2016

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The childminder registered in 2012 and lives in Finedon near Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. She holds an early years qualification at level 6. The childminder operates all year round from 8am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, 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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