Childminder in North Northamptonshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands her role to safeguard children. She demonstrates a good understanding of child protection procedures and the signs of abuse. The childminder knows how to report any concerns she may have about children's safety. n The childminder's home is a welcoming and secure environment for children. She knows how to risk assess children's activities and her provision to help to keep children safe. n The childminder knows how to promote children's physical well-being. She explains the importance of providing children with healthy snacks and teaching them how to stay safe when they are walking next to roads. n The childminder understands how to nurture children's confidence and emotional well-being. She identifies how to settle children into her setting. The childminder knows how to support children's positive relationships with her and their peers. n The childminder understands how children learn. She understands how to plan

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This provision meets requirements

to support children's progress through the early years foundation stage. For example, she describes how to support children's literacy skills over time to help to prepare them for school. She has suitable resources to support children's learning and development. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with parents and any other professionals involved in children's care. She knows how to keep parents informed about their children's activities and learning. The childminder identifies how she will obtain information from parents to assess what children know and what they can do when they start with her. She intends to use this information to help to close any gaps in children's learning and experiences. n The childminder is aware of her responsibility to complete a written summary of children's progress when they are aged between two and three years old and share these with parents.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has sought to expand her knowledge of how children learn. For example, she has improved her understanding of how to adapt her provision to help children with special educational needs and/or disabilities make progress. n The childminder understands the importance of offering a calm and consistent approach to help children to behave well. She describes how she intends to support children to manage difficult feelings.

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This provision meets requirements

There were no children in the early years age range 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 early years 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 EY418907 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10074651 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 6 Number of children on roll 2 Date of previous inspection 7 April 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and she lives in the village of Earls Barton, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7.30am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken that into account in her evaluation of the setting. n The childminder showed the inspector the areas of the premises that children use and discussed the equipment and toys available. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to deliver the curriculum for children and undertake observation, assessment and planning. n The childminder showed the inspector the policies and procedures and documentation that she uses when caring for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder and took account of evidence of suitability for persons living in the household. n The inspector and childminder had a discussion on how she evaluates her provision and the actions she took to address a recommendation from her

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27 January 2022 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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27 January 2022 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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