Childminder in West Northamptonshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She assesses risks to ensure her home is suitable for children. The childminder has knowledge of the types of abuse. She knows who to report concerns about a child to. n The childminder explains how she will create effective partnerships with parents. She plans to communicate with parents daily, by using an online application to share photographs, so they know what their child has been learning. The childminder recognises the need to work with other professionals to support the children she may care for. n The childminder understands how to plan activities for children. She explains how she will use children's interests to plan activities and to meet their next steps in learning. She provides a range of indoor and outdoor resources for children to use. Toys and equipment are accessible for children to explore. n The childminder intends to encourage children to make healthy choices. She will

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talk about healthy and unhealthy foods and provide children with healthy snacks and water to drink. The childminder plans to ensure 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 her expectations for children's behaviour. She recognises the importance of having an established routine so that children feel safe, happy and secure. The childminder understands how to develop opportunities and activities to encourage children to communicate with others and take turns. n The childminder knows how to adapt activities according to the needs of the children. She recognises that training will improve her knowledge and professional development, ensuring she is kept up to date. n The childminder has previously held a paediatric first-aid certificate, this has lapsed and should be renewed. n The childminder must visibly display a certificate of registration within her home.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

ensure a full and current paediatric first- aid certificate is maintained 30/09/2021

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Due date

ensure the certificate of registration is displayed. 30/08/2021

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY545982 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10174430 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

Total number of places 5 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 Brixworth. 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 This was the first routine inspection the setting received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the setting. 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. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning.

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Inspection activities

26 July 2021 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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Inspection activities

26 July 2021 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children's services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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