Childminder in North Northamptonshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, that she has a secure understanding of how to support children's learning. She explains how she will plan activities that are suitable for children's different ages and stages of their development. The childminder explains that she finds out what children like and dislike, so she can plan activities based on their interests. n The childminder explains how she encourages children to behave in a positive way. She discusses how she supports children to resolve minor conflicts with each other. She encourages children to think about how each other must be feeling. The childminder explains how she is a positive role model to children. She says she encourages children to participate in games, which promote their turn taking skills. n The childminder shows, through discussion, that she understands the importance of working in partnership with parents. She explains that she speaks

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to parents daily when they drop their children off and collect them. She explains how she shares what children have enjoyed doing. The childminder says that she makes sure messages from school are passed on to parents. This supports effective communication between all people caring for children. n The childminder has a secure understanding of who to report her concerns to if she has concerns about a child's welfare. She says she would not hesitate to report her concerns. The childminder has a robust safeguarding policy in place, which contains contact details for agencies she could speak to if she is concerned. The childminder is aware of the correct procedure to follow if an allegation was made against herself or a family member. The childminder completes regular safeguarding training to ensure her knowledge is kept up to date. n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, that she understands how to

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promote healthy lifestyles to children. She explains how she provides children with opportunities to play outside in her secure garden, or go on walks in the local area. The childminder explains how she also visits local parks with the children, so they can engage in climbing apparatus and energetic play. The childminder ensures fresh drinking water is always available for children.

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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 EY216804 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10105552 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 5 Date of previous inspection 12 July 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2002. She lives in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. She operates before and after school from 7.30am until 9am and 3.30pm until 6pm. She provides care in the school holidays from 8am until 6pm. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the provider received since the COVID-19 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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure it is safe and suitable. n The childminder spoke to the inspector about their intentions for children's learning. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request, including evidence of suitability. n Although there were no children in the early age range present at the time of this inspection, there were children present who were over the age of five years.

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14 February 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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14 February 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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