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n The childminder has a good understanding of her role and responsibility to safeguard children. She is familiar with the procedures she must follow if she had concerns about a child's safety and well-being. This will contribute to protecting children's welfare. The childminder ensures that her mandatory training is refreshed and up to date. This includes safeguarding and first-aid training. n The childminder understands the importance of keeping children safe. She has suitable premises to care for children. She knows to carry out regular risk assessments of her home, garden and outings to help minimise risks to children. The childminder carries out regular fire alarm testing and fire evacuation procedures. n The childminder understands the importance of supporting children's health and well-being. She will provide nutritious home cooked meals, taking into account children's dietary needs. She intends to provide daily opportunities for children

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to enjoy fresh air and exercise, to promote their physical development. She will promote the importance of good hygiene through daily routines, such as handwashing before eating. n The childminder intends to support children's independence and personal development. She knows the importance of encouraging children to complete tasks for themselves. For instance, she intends to allow children to help prepare meals and be responsible for their own belongings. n The childminder demonstrates that she has high expectations for children's behaviour and conduct. She recognises the importance of helping children to understand rules and boundaries through consistent routines. This will support children to develop positive attitudes. She is aware that this will promote children's well-being and help them to feel secure. n Partnerships with parents are important to the childminder. She explains how she will gather a variety of information about children when they first start. This

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will support her to offer a range of exciting activities that engage and interest children. In addition, she will use daily conversations with parents to ensure children receive a good level of care and support. She will keep parents up to date on any important information through monthly newsletters. n The childminder understands the importance of developing a good relationship with the host school that she will collect children from. She explains how she will share information about children with staff when she collects children from their classrooms. This is to ensure that important information is exchanged between staff, teachers, and parents. n The childminder is reflective of her practice. She takes part in regular discussions with her co-childminder about improvements they could make. She has plans to take part in training to support children's mental health and well-being.

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This provision meets requirements

3 May 2023 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 EY394690 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10280175 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 10 Date of previous inspection 6 September 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2009 and lives in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am until 8.45am and from 3.15pm until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate early years qualification at level 3 and works with her husband, who is also a registered childminder.

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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 that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures they are safe and suitable. n The inspector held discussions with the childminder about her knowledge and understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements. n The inspector looked at relevant documentation, such as suitability checks and training certificates.

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Inspection activities

3 May 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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