Childminder in West Northamptonshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has valid public liability insurance to help ensure children's safety and to meet regulatory requirements. n The childminder shows an understanding of how to provide a curriculum to promote children's development. She has a range of resources she will use to support children of all ages in their play and learning. The childminder understands the importance of following children's interests to support their learning. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour in a supportive and positive way. She understands the benefit of praising children and rewarding their achievements. n The childminder recognises the importance of providing a clean, tidy and hygienic environment to promote the safety and health of children. She will ensure that children carry out thorough hand hygiene routines and understand why they need to do this. n The childminder plans to work in partnership with parents. She intends to talk to

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parents and share photos with them of activities children enjoy. The childminder intends to support parents to continue children's learning at home. n The childminder explains how she will encourage children to understand their emotions and to talk about how they are feeling. n The childminder knows the signs and symptoms that may suggest a child is at risk of harm or radicalisation. She knows where to report concerns about children's safety of if an allegation of abuse is made against herself, her family or assistants. n The childminder explains how she will help children to settle when they first start attending. She will visit children in their home and invite them to attend her home for short visits before they are left for longer periods of time. n The childminder understands how to support children's communication and language skills. She knows the importance of talking to children, singing songs

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and reading stories to children. n The childminder explains how she will encourage children to learn skills for the future. For example, to develop a sense of responsibility to carry out tasks when they are in her care. n The childminder explains how she will help children to learn about how they can keep healthy. For example, she will talk to children about oral hygiene and healthy foods.

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This provision meets requirements

21 July 2022 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 EY439920 Local authority West Northamptonshire Inspection number 10138500 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 18 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 29 January 2014

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2011 and lives in Moulton, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She provides funded early education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. The childminder holds an appropriate level 4 qualification and works with assistants.

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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 setting. n The inspector and childminder had a tour of the areas of the premises used by children 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 inspector discussed the policies and procedures with the childminder and viewed 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.

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Inspection activities

21 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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21 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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