Childminder in North Northamptonshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to sequence learning so it builds on what children already know and can do. She knows how to gather information from parents to determine and develop the starting points of children. The childminder confidently explains how she would observe and assess children, to identify any gaps in learning or additional need to ensure the correct support can be put in place. This will ensure all children make good progress. n The childminder understands how to safeguard and protect children's welfare. She is confident about recognising the signs that may indicate a child is at risk of harm. The childminder knows how to refer safeguarding concerns. n The childminder understands the importance of children learning to be independent. For example, she will encourage them to take off their own coats and shoes, open their own food packets at lunchtime and access the toilet themselves.

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder is able to explain clearly how she will develop and deliver activities to support children's early education. She has a wealth of experience and describes how she will support children to develop across the seven areas of learning. n The childminder ensures her paediatric first-aid certificate is up to date. She can describe how she would deal with any accidents or injuries. The childminder explains how she would keep the indoor and outdoor environment safe and hygienic for children. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's language and communication. She explains how she would babble back and forth with babies to support early conversational skills. The childminder would foster a love of books and songs to enable all children to become confident communicators. n The childminder explains how she would support children to understand expectations of their behaviour. She would teach children to have respect for

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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 EY272131 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10138621 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 0 Date of previous inspection 3 May 2016

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2003 and is based in Corby, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She offers funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old- children.

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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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector checked the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The childminder explained to the inspector how she plans her curriculum and how she works in partnership with parents. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request. n The inspector talked to the childminder about how she reflects on her practice and develops her knowledge and skills.

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Inspection activities

22 June 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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