Childminder in North Northamptonshire

This provision meets requirements

n The childminder discusses how she will spend time getting to know children and their families to gather accurate starting points. She demonstrates how she will use observation and assessments to plan for children's individual needs. She will use this to identify next steps for children to support their ongoing development. n The childminder shows a good understanding of how to support children's learning. She explains how she will plan activities using children's interests, to provide activities that motivate and engage them in their learning. She understands how to identify when children have gaps in their learning and what plans to put in place to close these gaps, to ensure children make progress. n The childminder recognises the importance of working in partnership with parents. She describes how she will share information regularly regarding children's progress, including a written summary to show children's progress

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between the ages of two and three years. n The childminder demonstrates how she can support children in their communication and language skills. She intends to interact with them and give them opportunities to listen to stories and nursery rhymes to support their early speaking skills. n The childminder has high expectations for children's behaviour. She describes how she will support them by explaining the rules and boundaries in her home and teaching them to be kind. She will discuss how their behaviour impacts others to help develop empathy. She explains how she will support them in developing positive relationships and how she will incorporate sharing and turn taking into daily activities. n The childminder understands how to promote healthy lifestyles for children. She discussed the importance of being active to support children's physical development. Therefore, she will include regular walks and outings to parks in

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This provision meets requirements

her routines for children. n The childminder completes child protection training to ensure that her knowledge of safeguarding procedures and how to protect children is robust. She has written policies and procedures to follow and share with parents. She knows the possible signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and how to refer any concerns to the relevant authorities. Daily checks and risk assessments of her home help the childminder to identify and remove any potential hazards to keep children safe.

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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.

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Setting details

Unique reference number EY501749 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10338358 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 21 September 2018

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2016 and lives in Corby. The childminder holds an appropriate qualification at level 3. She operates all year round from 7am until 9am and 3pm until 6.30pm, 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 this into account in their evaluation of the childminder. n The inspector checked evidence of the suitability and qualifications of the childminder and the household members. n The inspector discussed the childminder's understanding of the safeguarding and welfare requirements and the systems she has in place to help keep children safe. n The inspector discussed how the childminder supports children's learning and development.

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Inspection activities

30 July 2024 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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30 July 2024 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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