Childminder in North Northamptonshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder ensures her home is a safe and secure space for children. She carries out daily risk assessments to identify any hazards and take steps to minimise risks. The childminder demonstrates how she will support children to manage their own risks and identify hazards. For example, when on outings, she will teach children about road safety. n Keeping children safe is a priority for the childminder. Through discussion, the childminder shows a secure knowledge of the signs that indicate a child is at risk of harm. This includes knowledge of broader topics, such as county lines and radicalisation. She is confident of the process for recording and reporting any concerns she may have about a child to the relevant agencies. n The childminder demonstrates a good understanding of child development. She discusses how she will find out what children already know and can do by gathering this information from parents and observing children. The childminder

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will plan for children's next steps to help them develop through all areas of learning. She intends to provide a wide range of age-appropriate resources for children to freely access. n The childminder will gather information about children when they first start. She will use this information to plan 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 consistent care and support. n Children's independence will be supported through daily routines and play activities. The childminder aims to teach children to wash and dry their hands independently and support them to become confident in putting on and taking off their coats. The childminder recognises how this will support children's school readiness. n The childminder plans to support children to develop healthy lifestyles. She plans to take children on daily outings to parks to support their physical development.

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This provision meets requirements

She will teach children about healthy eating through play and provide a healthy choice of snacks. n Parent partnership is important to the childminder. She will use daily conversations with parents to ensure children receive a good level of consistent care and support. She will keep parents up to date and share support and ideas for the children to continue their learning at home. n The childminder recognises the importance of helping children to understand rules and celebrate achievements. This will support children to develop positive attitudes. She is aware this will promote children's well-being and help them feel secure. n The childminder keeps her mandatory training up to date, such as paediatric first aid and safeguarding. She also extends her knowledge by taking part in additional training to help children to express emotions through play.

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This provision meets requirements

29 June 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 220829 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10285941 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 0 Date of previous inspection 25 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1991 and lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. She offers flexible hours all year round, from Monday to Friday, except bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder holds a relevant childcare 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 childminder and has taken that into account in their evaluation of the childminder. 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 how she intends to support children's learning and development. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of key documentation on request.

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Inspection activities

29 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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29 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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