Childminder in North Northamptonshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how to keep children safe. She assesses risks to ensure her setting is suitable for children. The childminder is aware of the different types of abuse and understands who to report concerns about a child to. n The childminder explains how she will create effective partnerships with parents. She plans to communicate verbally with parents daily, and during planned intervals throughout the year, so they know what their child has been learning. The childminder explains how children will be encouraged to create a scrap book of the activities and experiences they have during their time with her. n The childminder recognises that there may be a need to work with other professionals to support the children she may care for. n The childminder understands how to plan activities for children. She explains how she will use children's interests to plan activities and to meet their next

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steps in learning. She is aware to provide a range of indoor and outdoor resources for children to use. Games, resources, and equipment are available for children to access. n The childminder intends to encourage children to make healthy choices. She will talk to children about healthy and unhealthy foods and provide them with healthy meals and snacks, and ensure water is accessible to drink. The childminder explains how she will encourage children to be actively involved in preparing their own food and have responsibility for setting the table and helping to tidy away. n The childminder plans to ensure children have opportunities to develop their physical skills by going for walks in the local area, and playing in the local parks and in her own garden. n The childminder explains her expectations for children's behaviour. She recognises the importance of having an established routine, so that children feel

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safe, happy and secure. The childminder understands how to develop opportunities and activities to encourage children to communicate with others, to take turns, and to develop empathy for their friends. n The childminder knows how to adapt activities according to the needs of the children. She recognises that training will improve her knowledge and professional development, and ensure she is kept up to date with any relevant changes. n The childminder has a paediatric first-aid certificate. She is aware to risk assess outings, such as trips to the local parks and also the route to and from school. The childminder states she will ensure her home, inside and outdoors, is secure and well maintained, in order to help to keep children safe.

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This provision meets requirements

11 August 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 2566636 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10239554 Type of provision Childminder

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Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory 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 Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2019. She opens from 7am until 9 am, and 3pm until 6pm term time and 7am until 6pm during school holidays. She opens all year round, including bank holidays, closing for a week at Christmas and for family holidays. The childminder holds qualified teacher status.

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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 childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how they ensure they are 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.

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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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11 August 2022 11 August 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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