Childminder in North Northamptonshire

This provision meets requirements

n Through discussion, the childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of how to plan activities for children that build on what they already know or can do. The childminder finds out about children's likes and interests before they start in her care. She describes how she uses what she knows about the children's interests and incorporates these into activities to help children be engaged and motivated to learn. n The childminder describes how she will promote children's communication and language development. She explains how she provides opportunities for children to listen to and join in with different songs. The childminder describes how she encourages children to develop a love of books by providing different fiction and non-fiction texts and how she shares these with children daily. n The childminder demonstrates a secure understanding of the reasons why children may have difficulty managing and regulating their feelings and

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behaviour. She describes how she supports children to behave in a positive way. The childminder explains how she reinforces positive behaviour and praises children when they do the right thing. n The childminder explains how she works in partnership with parents and the other settings children attend. The childminder has a good understanding of working in collaboration. She makes sure any messages from school or nursery to home are passed on to parents. n The childminder describes what she feels she does well as a childminder and how she would like to develop even further. She has kept her safeguarding knowledge up to date and regularly checks her assistant's understanding is secure. n The childminder has a robust understanding of how to manage risks in and around her home. She makes sure her premises are kept safe and secure. When going on outings with children, she ensures she takes a first-aid kit and contact

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details for parents. n The childminder demonstrates, through discussion, how she encourages children to develop a healthy lifestyle. She explains how she encourages children to access the garden outside and be physically active. The childminder describes how she provides a healthy snack for children and fresh drinking water is always available. n The childminder demonstrates a strong understanding of the signs and indicators of abuse. She knows who to report her concerns to in line with local authority safeguarding partner guidance. The childminder describes how she will keep children safe when using technology.

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This provision meets requirements

17 September 2024 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 2757067 Local authority North Northamptonshire Inspection number 10365092 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 12 Date of previous inspection Not applicable

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Information about this early years setting

The childminder registered in 2023. She lives in Desborough, Northamptonshire. The childminder operates during term time only, from 7.45am to 9am and 3.15pm to 5pm, Monday to Friday, except for bank holidays and family holidays.

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Inspection activities

n The childminder and the inspector discussed how the childminder plans her early years curriculum. n The childminder showed the inspector the premises and discussed how she ensures that they are safe and suitable. n The childminder provided the inspector with a sample of documentation.

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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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17 September 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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