Childminder, Out-of school day care in North Northamptonshire

Met

Previous inspection Not Met (enforcement)

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This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a clear curriculum for the young children that she cares for. This focuses on developing children's communication and language development and increasing their physical skills. She explains about successful activities she has offered children and discusses the benefit for children's development. n Through discussion, the childminder explains how young children benefit from familiar daily routines. She explains that when younger children are in attendance, they know what to expect and this helps them to feel confident and settled. The childminder discusses how she promotes children's good behaviour. n School-aged children talk about their likes and dislikes and their interests. They explain what makes people unique. Older children discuss their fondness for the childminder's own children and the younger children who attend. n The childminder has successfully addressed the weaknesses raised at her

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previous inspection. She has taken action to complete relevant training and has successfully updated her knowledge and skills. Therefore, she demonstrates a good capacity to improve her provision. n Parents are very positive about the care that children receive. The childminder shares information with parents in multiple ways. For example, she sends them videos and photographs using secure technology and uses a daily communication book. As a result, parents say that they feel informed about their children's progress and praise the childminder's home-from-home care. n Since the previous inspection, the childminder has taken action to improve her knowledge in relation to safeguarding. She now demonstrates that she is clear on the signs and symptoms that might indicate that children are at risk of harm. She has reviewed and updated her policies and procedures to ensure that these help to guide her work. This is particularly the case in respect of reporting any

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This provision meets requirements

concerns about children's welfare to the local safeguarding children partners. n The childminder is clear about her responsibility to help minimise accidents through effective risk assessments. When children do have minor accidents or injuries, the childminder makes a record of these and shares clear information with parents. Consequently, the childminder keeps children safe and secure in her care.

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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 2555688 Local authority Milton Keynes Inspection number 10221899 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 10 Date of previous inspection 29 November 2021

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She lives in Wolverton. The childminder provides care Monday to Friday, from 7am to 12.30pm, and from 3pm to 5pm, term time only. She offers school holiday care when required. The childminder holds an appropriate childcare qualification at level 3.

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Inspection activities

n The inspector spoke with older children on the walk home from school with the childminder and at the home. The inspector took account of children's views. n The inspector discussed with the provider, what their intentions are for the curriculum of learning for children. n The inspector looked at policies and documents the provider uses when caring for children. n The inspector confirmed there was evidence of the suitability of the childminder and household members by looking at the Disclosure and Barring Service checks.

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Inspection activities

11 July 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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Inspection activities

11 July 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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