Home Childcarer in North Northamptonshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder has a good knowledge of how children learn. She describes how she plans, based on children's needs, abilities and interests. She explains how she uses this information to plan experiences that engage children. n The childminder demonstrates her understanding of the importance of reading stories. She plans activities linked to familiar children's books, such as 'The Gingerbread Man'. She describes how the repeated phrases support children's communication and language development. The childminder has made 'story sacks' for children to use to support them to retell the stories. Parents are able to take these home to continue their child's learning. n The childminder supports the assistants to access professional development opportunities. This helps the assistant develop their knowledge and skills to support the children's learning and development. n The childminder evaluates her provision to identify improving children's

p.2

This provision meets requirements

experiences. She accesses training through her local authority to update her skills. The childminder seeks ideas to improve her provision through research and reading. n Working in partnership with parents is important to the childminder. She describes how she involves parents in their children's development and learning. For example, by providing parents with information to support their child's early language development at home. n The childminder understands her role to maintain children's good health. She provides children with a healthy diet and regular opportunities to be active. n The childminder's home is safe and secure. She carries out risk assessments to help minimise hazards to children. The childminder intends to support the children to learn how to manage risks for themselves. For example, she will teach the children how to carefully go down the steep staircase on their bottom. n The childminder a has secure knowledge and understanding of how to safeguard

p.2

This provision meets requirements

children. She talks about the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and how to identify a child is at risk from harm. The childminder understands her role in reporting safeguarding concerns and who to report them to.

p.2

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.

p.2

Setting details

Unique reference number EY493408 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10260130 Type of provision Childminder

p.3

Registers

Early Years Register, Compulsory Childcare Register, Voluntary Childcare Register Day care type Childminder

p.3

inspection

Total number of places 16 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 4 December 2018

p.3

Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2015 and operates her service in Finedon, Wellingborough. She works regularly with another childminder and assistants. She operates all year round, from 7.30am until 8pm from Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. She holds a relevant level 7 qualification.

p.3

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 that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n A learning walk was undertaken with the childminder to understand how the early years provision and the curriculum are organised. n The childminder and the inspector discussed her professional development and how she evaluates her provision. n The inspector looked at documentation, including the childminder's qualifications and training. n The inspector viewed the areas of the premises to be used for childminding. n The childminder talked to the inspector about the procedures to assess children's learning and development. n The inspector discussed safeguarding arrangements with the childminder and her assistants.

p.4

Inspection activities

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.

p.4

Inspection activities

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.

p.4

Inspection activities

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.5

Inspection activities

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk

p.5

Inspection activities

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.5

Inspection activities

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.5