Childminder in North Northamptonshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder understands how children learn and develop. She describes how she will support children's progress through the early years foundation stage. She recognises the importance of monitoring children's development and identifying what they need to learn next. The childminder has a good range of toys and educational resources for children of different ages and abilities. n The childminder knows how to manage children's behaviour. She speaks about how she will model behaviour and give positive praise. The childminder understands that this promotes children's well-being and helps them to feel secure. n The childminder and her assistants continue to develop their skills through ongoing professional development opportunities. The childminder ensures that her assistants know how the setting operates and understand the policies and procedures she has in place. n The childminder has a clear understanding of how to safeguard children. She is

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able to talk about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect. The childminder explains how she would refer any concerns she has to the relevant agencies. n The childminder is aware of the importance of working with parents. She describes how she will share information with parents about the progress their children make. The childminder talks about the benefits of sharing regular updates with parents throughout the day. She will ensure parents know what their children are learning and how they can support them at home. n The childminder discusses how she will provide an inclusive and welcoming environment for children. She is aware of the importance of children feeling valued and their need to learn to respect similarities and differences in others. n The childminder shows an understanding of how to support children who speak English as an additional language. She will provide opportunities for children to

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use their home language alongside English as they play. The childminder explains how this will support children's next steps in education.

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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 2594216 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10251340 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 16 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 2020 and lives in Finedon, Wellingborough. She operates Monday to Friday, from 7am to 6pm, all year round, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 6. She works alongside another childminder and is registered to work with assistants.

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Inspection activities

n This was the first routine inspection the childminder received since the COVID- 19 pandemic began. The inspector discussed the impact of the pandemic with the childminder and has taken this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector viewed the provision and discussed the safety and suitability of the premises. n The childminder talked to the inspector about the procedures to assess children's learning and development. n The inspector viewed documentation, including the childminder's paediatric first- aid certificate. n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder intends to promote partnerships with parents, children's good behaviour and learning. n The inspector discussed safeguarding arrangements with the childminder.

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Inspection activities

24 January 2023 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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24 January 2023 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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