Childminder in North Northamptonshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, a secure understanding of how to plan an exciting and stimulating curriculum for children. She explains how she follows the children's interests and plans to meet their next steps. The childminder describes how she would find out what children already know from their home experiences and how she plans to build on this. She explains how she adapts activities to support children's emerging needs. n The childminder has robust procedures in place to report safeguarding concerns. She is aware of the signs and symptoms of abuse. She understands how to protect children who may be at risk from extreme views and beliefs. The childminder has recently updated her paediatric first-aid training. The childminder explains how she engages with other agencies to seek advice and support if needed. n The childminder promotes positive behaviour. She demonstrates, through

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discussion, how she encourages children to share with others and be respectful. The childminder shares examples of how she would encourage children to be polite to others. The childminder explains how she encourages children to resolve conflicts with each other and to think about how others may be feeling. n The childminder explains how she encourages children to be independent. She explains how she provides opportunities for children to pour their own drinks at lunchtime. At snack time, she discusses how children are given support to peel their own fruit and put the peelings in the bin. The childminder explains how she praises children for their attempts at having a go, to support their emotional well-being. n When children start at the setting, the childminder finds out what their likes and interests are. The childminder explains that when she has children on her register, she regularly talks to parents about their child's development. She

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explains what their next steps are and how they can support their children further at home. The childminder understands the importance of working closely with other agencies supporting the child and family. n The childminder ensures her public liability insurance is reviewed each year. Risk assessments are in place to ensure children are kept safe. She identifies and minimises hazards in the environment to ensure children are kept safe.

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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 2578297 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10207306 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

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inspection

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 2020. She operates from another registered childminder's address in Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire. She operates during term time only from 9.30am to 2.30pm, Monday to Friday. The childminder holds an early years qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the educational programmes for children. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she plans to undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The inspector checked the areas of the premises used by children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took into consideration the suitability checks.

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Inspection activities

20 September 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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20 September 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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