Childminder EY546954

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She has robust risk assessments in place to ensure her home is suitable for children. The childminder has a good understanding of the types of abuse, including wider safeguarding issues and the 'Prevent' duty. She knows who to report concerns to. n The childminder explains how she has an effective partnership with parents. She shares information with other settings that children attend, to ensure she has a consistent approach to assessment. Parents receive daily updates with photographs so they know what their child has been learning. The childminder talks to parents regularly about their child's development and their next steps so that they feel fully informed. n The childminder has a secure understanding of how to plan activities for children. She explains how she plans following the children's interests and to meet their next steps. She provides exciting resources for them to use. For

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example, she describes how children enjoy exploring various musical instruments at a local toddler group. n The childminder encourages children to make healthy choices. She talks about healthy and unhealthy foods, and provides healthy lunch box ideas to parents. The childminder ensures children have opportunities to develop their physical skills by going for walks in the local area and playing in the garden. n The childminder explains how she promotes positive behaviour. She recognises the importance of having a strong bond with children so that they feel safe, happy and secure. The childminder plans activities to encourage children to listen to others and take turns. n The childminder understands how to reflect on the activities she provides and adapts these according to the needs of the children. She recognises how training will further her continuing professional development and ensure her knowledge

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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 EY546954 Local authority Northamptonshire Inspection number 10104331 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 11 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 2017 and lives in Broughton, in Kettering, Northamptonshire. 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 inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum 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 checked the suitability of adults living in the household.

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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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