Childminder in North Northamptonshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The experienced childminder demonstrates a secure understanding, through discussion, of how she plans suitable activities for children. She explains how activities are planned to match the children's interests to encourage them to be motivated to learn. The childminder explains how she will gather information about children's prior experiences to provide a broad range of opportunities that support their progress. n The childminder explains how she will work in partnership with parents and other settings that children attend. She describes speaking to parents about how children are getting on with their learning and development and suggesting ideas to parents of how they can support their children's learning at home. She explains how she will talk regularly to the other settings children attend about how children are getting on, to promote good communication. n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how she encourages children

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to develop a healthy lifestyle. She describes children going into the garden for some fresh air on a daily basis. The childminder explains how children will sometimes go on walks around the local town and visit parks to use apparatus. The childminder describes how she supports parents to provide children with healthy food choices in their lunch boxes. She explains how fresh drinking water will be provided to children throughout the day. n The childminder understands how to encourage children to behave in a positive way. She describes modelling good behaviour, using turn-taking activities to promote cooperation and praising children when they are kind and caring to others. n The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of the signs and indicators of potential abuse. She knows the procedure to follow in line with local authority partnership guidance should she need to make a referral about a child. The childminder can also identify, through discussion, the signs a child

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may be at risk from extremist views and behaviours. The childminder has not provided Ofsted with information about new people in the household. This means that relevant suitability checks have not been completed on those individuals. In addition, the childminder has not informed Ofsted of changes to her health.

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This provision does not meet 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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Due date

ensure the relevant information is provided to Ofsted, so suitability checks can be carried out on all people who live or work on the premises. 05/07/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY307334 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10263113 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 0 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 20 April 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2005. She lives in the village of Irthlingborough, Northamptonshire. She operates all year round from 7am to 5.30pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3.

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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 provider and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the provider. n The childminder talked to the inspector about how she would plan activities for children. n The inspector discussed the safeguarding and welfare requirements with the childminder. n The inspector looked at a range of documentation, including evidence of the suitability of household members.

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Inspection activities

20 June 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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20 June 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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