Home Childcarer in Merton

This provision meets requirements

n The experienced childminder explains, through discussion, how she will plan activities to match children's interests. She demonstrates a secure understanding of the Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage. The childminder explains how she will incorporate children's next steps for learning into the activities she plans. n The childminder shares how she will support children to behave positively. She explains how she will reinforce the positive behaviour children display by praising them. The childminder is aware to encourage children to be kind to their friends. She explains how she will plan turn taking and sharing games, to help children learn these skills. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of how to provide children with a healthy diet. She explains how to she will encourage children to share their likes and dislikes. The childminder talks through how she will plan weekly

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food menus with the children, so they can make choices in what they would like to eat. She explains how this helps children to understand that some foods can only be eaten sometimes. The childminder will ensure children have access to fresh drinking water throughout the day. n The childminder understands the safeguarding and welfare requirements. She confirms what signs and symptoms children may display if their welfare is at risk. The childminder has a detailed safeguarding policy, which she explains she will use to access contact numbers if she needs advice, or to make a referral. The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to manage risk. She explains how she will ensure her home is safe for the children. For example, by putting stair gates at the top and bottom of the stairs and ensuring cutlery drawers in the kitchen are fitted with appropriate safety locks. n The childminder understands the importance of working in partnership with

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parents. She explains how she will communicate with parents every day when they drop off or collect their children. The childminder states she will talk to new parents about what their children enjoy doing or any concerns they have. The childminder is aware to maintain good ongoing communication with parents and other settings children attend.

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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 EY433031 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10138468 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 14 May 2015

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011. She lives in Abington, Northampton. The childminder operates from Monday to Friday, 8am until 6pm, all year round, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provision. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to plan activities for children. n The childminder showed the inspector around the areas of her home that are used for childminding. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder.

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16 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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