Childminder EY500817

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates a suitable understanding of how to keep children safe and promote their welfare. She knows the signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and she understands the importance of recording and reporting any concerns. She knows the procedure to follow if there is an allegation made against her or a member of the household and she has a complaints procedure in place. n The childminder knows how to provide a learning environment and a curriculum that are based on children's interests, which helps them to make progress across all the areas of learning. She knows how to differentiate for children's preferred ways of learning, and their individual needs and abilities. She knows how to identify children's starting points and how to use observation and assessment to support children's learning and inform the planning. n The childminder understands how to promote children's independence as part of

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the preparation for their future learning. She knows how to help them manage their own self-care and how to promote their understanding about the benefits of a healthy lifestyle. n The childminder knows how to support children's behaviour. She is aware of the need to provide children with consistent boundaries and guidance about how to manage their own feelings and behaviour. n The childminder knows how to promote and foster positive relationships with children and their parents. She is aware of the benefits of effective communication to help provide a consistent approach for children and to help them feel safe and secure. n The childminder has a wide range of play materials and resources that cover the areas of learning and are accessible to children. She knows how to promote children's communication and literacy skills through a range of activities and books. n The childminder is aware of self-evaluation and reflective practice. She continues

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to keep her knowledge up to date through further training and working towards a higher qualification.

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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 EY500817 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10108370 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 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Higham Ferrers, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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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 reviewed documentation that she will use when caring for children. n The inspector checked the areas of the premises used by children and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and reviewed the suitability checks.

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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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