Childminder in North Northamptonshire

This provision does not meet requirements

n The childminder continues to update her knowledge. She has attended e- learning courses, despite not currently being actively in practice. The childminder has a good awareness of safeguarding concerns and the procedures to follow should she consider a child to be at risk of harm. n The childminder knows how to plan activities to meet children's interests and developmental needs, and how to assess their progress. The childminder appreciates the value of providing children with a range of opportunities that support their communication and language. She has previously taken children to the library to promote a love of books and reading. She shares the benefits of this with children's parents. n The childminder talks about how she will promote good behaviour in collaboration with parents. For example, she discusses distraction techniques and how parents might adopt this practice at home. n The childminder considers partnership with parents as important. For example,

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This provision does not meet requirements

she describes how she supports parents with transitions into school, and how any concerns can be alleviated by way of attending the school with the parent and children. n The childminder does not hold a current paediatric first-aid qualification. n The childminder does not have a valid public liability insurance certificate. n The childminder discusses how she can promote independence for the children. For example, by encouraging children to dress themselves and put their own shoes on in readiness for school.

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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 evidence of an up-to-date first- aid qualification is available for inspection 26/01/2024

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Due date

25 September 2023 provide evidence of active public liability insurance. 02/10/2023

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Setting details

Unique reference number 220780 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10306500 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 12 Number of children on roll 0 Date of previous inspection 3 October 2017

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 1975 and lives in Corby, Northamptonshire. The childminder holds a level 3 qualification in early years. She operates all year round from 7am until 6pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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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 areas of the setting that children will use and have access to. n The childminder discussed her curriculum intent and how she intends to meet the learning and development needs of the children in her care. n The inspector discussed with the childminder how she intends to meet the safeguarding and welfare requirements when minding children in the setting. n The childminder shared a range of documentation, such as evidence of continuing professional development.

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Inspection activities

25 September 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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Inspection activities

25 September 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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