Childminder EY408491

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands the importance of safeguarding the children in her care. She knows the procedures to follow to record and report any child protection concerns. The childminder has plans to help parents to keep their children safe online. n The childminder plans to carry out daily checks and risk assessments to help to reduce hazards. She knows how to promote children's safety on outings. n The childminder has high expectations regarding children's behaviour. She describes how she will support children to learn how to share and take turns. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to promote children's development. She plans to provide children with a broad range of activities and opportunities that cover all areas of learning. The childminder knows how to monitor the progress that children make. n The childminder takes opportunities that help her to enhance her knowledge and skills further. She has recently developed her knowledge of how to teach

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children letters and their associated sounds. n The childminder knows the importance of sharing information with parents. She has plans to gather detailed information about children's different experiences and learning opportunities at home. The childminder plans to use this information to tailor activities to help to improve outcomes for each child. n The childminder knows how to promote a healthy lifestyle for children. She plans to provide children with nutritious snacks and to give parents advice on the foods they provide. The childminder has plans to ensure children engage in daily energetic play outside.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY408491 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10074459 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 to 12 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 23 March 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2010 and lives in Rushden. She operates all year round from 7am to 6pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector walked around the premises and discussed how the childminder intends to use the available toys and resources to promote children's learning and development. n The inspector reviewed relevant documentation, including the childminder's public liability insurance and paediatric first-aid qualification. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of all household members.

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We carried out this inspection 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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